Master of Divinity

The Master of Divinity Degree is a graduate degree in theology which prepares one to serve within the Church of the Lutheran Brethren, in other church bodies, and in mission organizations. This degree assumes a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree. The Master of Divinity Degree is granted to seminary students upon the completion of the following academic requirements and upon the recommendation of the faculty:

1. The baccalaureate degree earned prior to registration in Seminary.
2. 92 credits in Seminary with a grade point average of not less than 2.0 (2.0= C grade), meeting all the departmental course requirements.
3. Two credits in Field Experience with an option of earning two credits in ministry experience.

Program Outcomes

1. Interpret the Bible in its parts and in its whole through use of its original languages and appropriate exegetical and hermeneutical methods
2. Formulate a comprehensive view of the main teachings of the Bible
3. Proclaim God's saving work in Jesus Christ through the public and private ministries of the Word and Sacraments
4. Demonstrate skills for leading congregations in living as called, gathered, sanctified and sent communities in Christ
5. Examine the historical, theological, and missiological dimensions of the Christian faith
6. Demonstrate a personal love for God, His Church, and the world

The Master of Divinity Degree

Seminary Year 1:

Prerequisite Greek Course -3 credits

• NT 103 Beginning NT Greek - 4 credits (Noncredit for M-Div Students)

Fall

• OT 601 Beginning Biblical Hebrew - 3 credits
• NT 604 Pericopes of John (Greek) - 3 credits
• NT 635 New Testament Introduction - 4 credits
• HT 715 Church History - 3 credits
• PT 900 Overview of Ministry Prep. - 1 credit
• Total Credits - 14

Spring

• OT 602 Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis - 3 credits
• EB 611 Torah & Covenant History - 3 credits
• NT 636 Exegesis Of Galatians - 3 credits
• HT 722 Survey of American Christianity - 3 credits
• PT 901 Homiletics - 2 credits
• Total Credits - 14

Seminary Year 2:

Fall

• EB 612 OT Prophets - 3 credits
• NT 640 Exegesis of New Test. Texts - 3 credits
• WM 751 The Church in Mission - 3 credits
• ST 821 Systematic Theology I - 3 credits
• PT 903 Advanced Preaching - 2 credits
• PT 909 Leadership in Ministry - 2 credits
• PT 950 Field Experience - 1 credit
• Total credits - 17

Spring

• EB 613 Old Testament Poetry & Wisdom - 3 credits
• WM 755 Cross Cultural Comm. In Mission - 3 credits
• ST 822 Systematic Theology II - 3 credits
• PT 904 Advanced Preaching - 2 credits
• PT 911 Teaching Ministry of Congregation - 2 credits
• PT 951 Field Experience - 1 credit
• Total credits - 14

Seminary Year 3:

Fall

• WM 757 World Religions & New Religious Movements - 3 credits
• ST 823 Systematic Theology III - 3 credits
• PT 905 Senior Preaching - 1 credit
• PT 907 Spiritual Care - 3 credits
• PT 908 Pastoral Theology - 3 credits
• PT 920 Worship - 2 credits
• Total credits - 15

Spring

• ST 813 Apologetics - 3 credits
• ST 836 Ethics - 3 credits
• PT 932 Theology & Practice Of Evangelism - 3 credits
• PT 965 Personal Wellness in Min. - 5 credits
• Total credits - 14

Total required credits - 88
Total elective credits (not listed above) - 4

Total program credits - 92