Master of Divinity Program – TCBS
Graduate Program

Master of Divinity

A rigorous, pastor-led program in graduate theological education that equips men in the biblical languages, systematic theology, church history, counseling, and pastoral leadership for a lifetime of faithful, Christ-centered ministry.

151 Quarter Units 4-Year Program Biblical Languages Pastoral Training
Program Overview: The Master of Divinity curriculum provides the necessary theological, practical, and exegetical skills to effectively serve as a pastor, elder, and/or missionary at home or abroad. It requires the satisfactory completion of 151 quarter credit hours.
Bachelor of Theology & Associate of Theology: Since the title "Master of Divinity" is reserved for those with a baccalaureate degree, a select number of applicants may enroll for programs with the nomenclatures of "Bachelor of Theology" or "Associate of Theology." Both programs are typically for applicants over the age of 30 and follow the same course of study as the M.Div.
151 Quarter Units
4 Years of Study
6 Areas of Study
18 Elective Units
Program Outcomes

Students will demonstrate a commitment to:

  • The supremacy and sufficiency of Christ
  • Scripture as the sufficient, inerrant revelation of God's mind and will
  • The Spirit's work in preaching, edification, and evangelism
  • Missions as the spread of God's glory to all peoples
  • The sovereignty of God and man's responsibility in salvation
  • The supremacy of preaching for the life of the church
  • The necessity of calling, character, and gifting for ministry
  • Broad-based ministry of the Word throughout the church
  • The priorities of biblical eldership and leading the local church
  • The biblical languages for expository preaching
  • Doctrinal fidelity and effective models from church history
Future Ministry Possibilities

This degree prepares graduates with the foundational skills necessary for an effective Christ-centered, Spirit-dependent preaching and teaching ministry within the local church or para-church organizations.

Positions of service include any pastoral role within the local body, elder, author, professor, scholar, missionary, conference speaker, seminary administrator, and community leader.

Our curriculum equips men to handle God's Word with skill in all their teaching, counseling, and leadership tasks. Our professor-pastors provide students with seasoned wisdom that will enable them to serve effectivetly in a variety of ministry roles as they patiently shepherd God's people.

Core Courses — 133 Units

Six areas of rigorous graduate-level theological and pastoral formation.

Biblical Languages 33 Units
  • Greek Grammar & Exegesis IBL 501(4)
  • Greek Grammar & Exegesis IIBL 502(4)
  • Greek Grammar & Exegesis IIIBL 503(4)
  • Hebrew I: Phonology/MorphologyBL 601(4)
  • Hebrew II: MorphologyBL 602(4)
  • Hebrew III: SyntaxBL 603(4)
  • Hebrew IV: ExegesisBL 703(3)
  • Exegesis of GalatiansBL 659(3)
  • Exegesis of the Pastoral EpistlesBL 765(3)

*Elementary Greek (BL 401) must be completed or a language proficiency test passed before enrolling in Greek Exegesis I. Elementary Greek does not count toward the 151 M.Div. units.

Biblical Exposition & Hermeneutics 21 Units
  • Survey & Biblical Theology of the OT IBE 502(4)
  • Survey & Biblical Theology of the OT IIBE 503(4)
  • Survey & Biblical Theology of the NTBE 504(4)
  • Exposition of GenesisBE 505(3)
  • Hermeneutics & InterpretationBE 501(3)
  • The Christ-Centeredness of ScriptureBE 701(3)
Church History 11 Units
  • Church History ICH 601(3)
  • Church History IICH 602(3)
  • Church History IIICH 603(3)
  • Research in Church HistoryCH 799(2)
Systematic Theology 38 Units
  • BibliologyST 501(4)
  • The Triune God and Theology ProperST 502(4)
  • ChristologyST 504(4)
  • PneumatologyST 601(3)
  • Hamartiology & SoteriologyST 602(4)
  • Sanctification: The Christian LifeST 603(3)
  • EcclesiologyST 604(3)
  • Anthropology & AngelologyST 701(3)
  • EschatologyST 702(3)
  • Theology of WorshipST 703(3)
  • Christian ApologeticsST 704(2)
  • Research in TheologyST 799(2)
Pastoral Training 24 Units
  • LeadershipPT 501(3)
  • Marriage and FamilyPT 502(3)
  • Biblical Counseling IPT 601(4)
  • Biblical Counseling IIPT 602(3)
  • The Theology of PreachingPT 701(3)
  • The Preparation for PreachingPT 702(3)
  • The Practice of PreachingPT 703(2)
  • DiscipleshipPT 705(3)
Missions 6 Units
  • Missions & The Glory of GodWM 501(3)
  • Missions: Spread of God's GloryWM 502(3)
Electives — 18 Units

Students select 18 units of elective coursework from an approved list for further specialization in biblical exposition, pastoral ministry, or theology.

  • BE 389 Exposition of Philippians
  • BE 523 Exposition of Psalms
  • BE 630 Christ in the Minor Prophets
  • BE 646 Exposition of 1 & 2 Thessalonians
  • BE 662 Exposition of John 13–17
  • BE 384 Exposition of Acts
  • CH 635 History of American Preaching
  • PT 630 Intro to Preaching Biblical Genres
  • PT 672 Text-to-Sermon Workshop
  • PT 711 Church Planting
  • PT 731 Relational Ministry
  • PT 732 The Pastor's Home
  • ST 606 Theology of Work and Vocation
  • ST 715 Paterology: Doctrine of God the Father
  • ST 755 Goodness Everywhere: The Doctrine of Common Grace

Suggested 4-Year Seminary Plan

A recommended course sequence through the 151-unit M.Div. program. Individual schedules may vary based on transfer credit and elective choices.

Core Classes Years 1–4
Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter
Year 1
BE 502Old Testament Survey I
ST 501Bibliology
BE 501Hermeneutics
BE 503Old Testament Survey II
ST 502Theology Proper
WM 501Missions & The Glory of God
BE 504New Testament Survey
ST 504Christology
WM 502Missions: Spreading God's Glory
Year 2
BL 501Greek Grammar & Exegesis I
PT 501Leadership
ST 601Pneumatology
CH 601Church History I
BL 502Greek Grammar & Exegesis II
ST 602Hamartiology/Soteriology
CH 602Church History II
PT 502Marriage & Family
BL 503Greek Grammar & Exegesis III
BE 505Exposition of Genesis
ST 603The Christian Life
ST 604Ecclesiology
Year 3
BL 601Hebrew I: Phonology
PT 601Biblical Counseling I
Elective
BL 602Hebrew II: Morphology
BL 659Exegesis of Galatians
CH 799Research in Church History
Elective
BL 603Hebrew III: Syntax
CH 603Church History III
PT 602Biblical Counseling II
PT 705Discipleship
Elective
Year 4
ST 701Anthropology/Angelology
PT 701The Theology of Preaching
BL 703Hebrew IV: Exegesis
ST 799Research in Theology
Elective
ST 702Eschatology
PT 702Preparation for Preaching
BE 701The Christ-Centeredness of Scripture
ST 703Theology of Worship
BL 765Exegesis of the Pastoral Epistles
PT 703The Practice of Preaching
ST 704Christian Apologetics
Sample Electives 18 Units — Choose from Approved List
Fall Quarter Options Winter Quarter Options Spring Quarter Options
BE 389Exposition of Philippians
BE 662Exposition of John 13–17
PT 711Church Planting
PT 731Relational Ministry
PT 732The Pastor's Home
BE 523Exposition of Psalms
BE 630Christ in the Minor Prophets
CH 635History of American Preaching
BE 384Exposition of Acts
ST 606Theology of Work and Vocation
ST 715Paterology: Doctrine of God the Father
ST 755Goodness Everywhere: The Doctrine of Common Grace

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