Master of Divinity
The three-year professional degree for ministry, integrating biblical, theological, historical, and ministry studies with supervised ministry experience to equip candidates for full-time vocational ministry.
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is the three-year professional degree for ministry. As the recognized degree for ministry, it integrates biblical, theological, historical, and practices of ministry studies with supervised ministry experience. The program is designed to equip candidates for full-time vocational ministry as pastors, chaplains, missionaries, church associates, and leaders in parachurch organizations.
Who it's for
Through a thorough integration of biblical and theological knowledge with experience-based learning, our Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree will develop you as a well-rounded, Spirit-formed, servant leader. Through elective courses, you will customize your degree plan with classes that fuel your passion and equip you for your specific calling.
What you'll learn
- Explain the theological tradition of the Renewalist movement as understood by The King's Seminary
- Narrate the history of the people of God with special attention given to movements of Renewal and to the Jewish roots of the faith
- Interpret and apply scripture with a sensitivity to the prophetic witness of the Holy Spirit
- Demonstrate ability to perform essential ministry functions in a manner that is responsive to context and the Holy Spirit
- Perceive through self-assessment spiritual growth in Christlikeness that is demonstrated by love for God and for others and manifested in the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit
Program Faculty
Dr. David Cole
Chair of Department of Professional Director of Master of Divinity Liaison for Ecumenical Relations Professor of Historical Theology
Curriculum
Biblical Studies: 15 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBL 5301 | Foundational Studies in the Hebrew Bible |
| BIBL 5302 | Foundational Studies in the New Testament |
| BIBL 5340 | Biblical Hermeneutics |
| BIBL 6308 | Life of Jesus in Historical Context Biblical Exegetical Book Study Course |
Theological/historical Studies: 18 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBD 5311 | Christian Theology I |
| BIBD 5312 | Christian Theology II |
| BIBH 5302 | Christian History and Renewal I |
| BIBH 5303 | Christian History and Renewal II |
| BIBD 6303 | Christian Unity: Contemporary Issues |
| BIBD 7301 | Pneumatology |
Biblical Language: 6 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BGRK 5301 | Greek I |
| BHEB 5301 | Hebrew I |
| BGRK 5302 | Greek II |
| BHEB 5302 | Hebrew II |
Practical Ministry Studies: 27 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBM 5301 | Ministry Foundations |
| BIBM 5305 | The Spirit-Formed Leader |
| BIBM 5307 | Homiletics |
| BIBM 6301 | Graduate Ministry Practicum |
| BIBM 6303 | Practical Ecclesiology |
| BIBM 6305 | Executive Ministry |
| BIBM 6312 | Spirit-Formed Worship |
| BIBM 6340 | Pastoral Counseling |
| BMIS 7301 | Missional Strategies in Contemporary Culture |
Master’s Capstone Project: 3 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBM 7350 | Master’s Capstone Project Open Electives: can be any graduate-level courses not already required in program |
Total program hours: 78 hours