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
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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.

151Quarter Units
4Years of Study
6Areas of Study
18Elective 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

Core Courses — 133 Units

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

Already enrolled? Use the interactive M.Div. checklist to track which of these 151 units you have completed.

Biblical Languages

33 Units
  • Greek Grammar & Exegesis IBL 5014
  • Greek Grammar & Exegesis IIBL 5024
  • Greek Grammar & Exegesis IIIBL 5034
  • Hebrew I: Phonology / MorphologyBL 6014
  • Hebrew II: MorphologyBL 6024
  • Hebrew III: SyntaxBL 6034
  • Hebrew IV: ExegesisBL 7033
  • Exegesis of GalatiansBL 6593
  • Exegesis of the Pastoral EpistlesBL 7653

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 5024
  • Survey & Biblical Theology of the OT IIBE 5034
  • Survey & Biblical Theology of the NTBE 5044
  • Exposition of GenesisBE 5053
  • Hermeneutics & InterpretationBE 5013
  • The Christ-Centeredness of ScriptureBE 7013

Church History

11 Units
  • Church History ICH 6013
  • Church History IICH 6023
  • Church History IIICH 6033
  • Research in Church HistoryCH 7992

Systematic Theology

38 Units
  • BibliologyST 5014
  • The Triune God and Theology ProperST 5024
  • ChristologyST 5044
  • PneumatologyST 6013
  • Hamartiology & SoteriologyST 6024
  • Sanctification: The Christian LifeST 6033
  • EcclesiologyST 6043
  • Anthropology & AngelologyST 7013
  • EschatologyST 7023
  • Theology of WorshipST 7033
  • Christian ApologeticsST 7042
  • Research in TheologyST 7992

Pastoral Training

24 Units
  • LeadershipPT 5013
  • Marriage and FamilyPT 5023
  • Biblical Counseling IPT 6014
  • Biblical Counseling IIPT 6023
  • The Theology of PreachingPT 7013
  • The Preparation for PreachingPT 7023
  • The Practice of PreachingPT 7032
  • DiscipleshipPT 7053

Missions

6 Units
  • Missions & The Glory of GodWM 5013
  • Missions: Spread of God’s GloryWM 5023

Electives — 18 Units

Students select 18 units of elective coursework from an approved list for further specialization in biblical exposition, pastoral ministry, or theology. Elective offerings rotate from year to year based on faculty availability; courses beyond those listed below may be approved by the Academic Dean.

  • 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

Year 1

Fall

  • BE 502 Old Testament Survey I
  • ST 501 Bibliology
  • BE 501 Hermeneutics

Winter

  • BE 503 Old Testament Survey II
  • ST 502 Theology Proper
  • WM 501 Missions & The Glory of God

Spring

  • BE 504 New Testament Survey
  • ST 504 Christology
  • WM 502 Missions: Spreading God’s Glory
Year 2

Fall

  • BL 501 Greek Grammar & Exegesis I
  • PT 501 Leadership
  • ST 601 Pneumatology
  • CH 601 Church History I

Winter

  • BL 502 Greek Grammar & Exegesis II
  • ST 602 Hamartiology / Soteriology
  • CH 602 Church History II
  • PT 502 Marriage & Family

Spring

  • BL 503 Greek Grammar & Exegesis III
  • BE 505 Exposition of Genesis
  • ST 603 The Christian Life
  • ST 604 Ecclesiology
Year 3

Fall

  • BL 601 Hebrew I: Phonology
  • PT 601 Biblical Counseling I
  • Elective

Winter

  • BL 602 Hebrew II: Morphology
  • BL 659 Exegesis of Galatians
  • CH 799 Research in Church History
  • Elective

Spring

  • BL 603 Hebrew III: Syntax
  • CH 603 Church History III
  • PT 602 Biblical Counseling II
  • PT 705 Discipleship
  • Elective
Year 4

Fall

  • ST 701 Anthropology / Angelology
  • PT 701 The Theology of Preaching
  • BL 703 Hebrew IV: Exegesis
  • ST 799 Research in Theology
  • Elective

Winter

  • ST 702 Eschatology
  • PT 702 Preparation for Preaching
  • BE 701 The Christ-Centeredness of Scripture
  • ST 703 Theology of Worship

Spring

  • BL 765 Exegesis of the Pastoral Epistles
  • PT 703 The Practice of Preaching
  • ST 704 Christian Apologetics

Sample Electives — 18 Units, Chosen from the Approved List

Fall Options

  • BE 389 Exposition of Philippians
  • BE 662 Exposition of John 13–17
  • PT 711 Church Planting
  • PT 731 Relational Ministry
  • PT 732 The Pastor’s Home

Winter Options

  • BE 523 Exposition of Psalms
  • BE 630 Christ in the Minor Prophets
  • CH 635 History of American Preaching

Spring Options

  • BE 384 Exposition of Acts
  • ST 606 Theology of Work and Vocation
  • ST 715 Paterology: Doctrine of God the Father
  • ST 755 Goodness Everywhere: The Doctrine of Common Grace

For Current Students

Want to start tracking your progress?

Check off each course as you finish it, watch your remaining units drop, add write-in electives, and print a copy for your advising appointment.

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133Core Units
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18Elective Units
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151Total Quarter Units

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