MASTER OF DIVINITY (M. DIV.)

This graduate program is a required degree program in general for professional clergy and minister. The study of the program includes biblical worldview, biblical interpretation, theology, spiritual formation, Christian liturgy, servant leadership principles, evangelism and other professional ministry skills. The program consists of 96 semester hours: 72 hours Required (28 hours Biblical Theology, 8 hours Systematical Theology, 8 hours Historical Theology, 20 hours Practical Theology and Ministry, 4 hours Spirituality Training, 4 hours Graduate Capstone Project) and 24 hours Electives. The course of study usually spans a period of four years. Students must complete their study within six years, beginning on the date of their first registration for courses. Those who carry eight or more hours are considered to be full-time students. Those carrying fewer than eight hours are considered to be part-time students.