Master of Divinity (M. Div.)

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is a three year professional degree that prepares individuals for ministry in pastoral and non-pastoral positions. This degree, which usually is a terminal program, may also be preliminary to further study toward a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree. The M.Div. degree helps prepare pastors and teachers for evangelical Christian church ministry to assist them in leading and teaching a congregation or other group in growth, maturity, and outreach to the world around them.

Certificate of Divinity

Certain students who do not fully meet the undergraduate requirements for entrance into one of the degree programs may petition for entrance into one of the certificate programs. Acceptance into these programs is contingent upon the candidate meeting these criteria: Should have demonstrated pastoral or leadership skills for Christian ministry, have completed at least two years of an undergraduate program, and be approved by the Admissions Committee for entry into such program. The course of study for the Certificate of Divinity is exactly the same as the corresponding Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree program. Therefore, if, or when, a bachelor’s degree is obtained by the student, his/her certificate may be upgraded to a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree upon petition to the faculty. If more than five (5) years have transpired since graduating from Southern Evangelical Seminary, the student may be asked to complete supplementary work (to update his/her education) before being granted a degree.

The M.Div. degrees are three year programs that must be completed within nine (9) calendar years from initial enrollment. The M.Div. degree external program must be completed within twelve (12) years from beginning the first course. All diplomas and/or certificates corresponding to degrees carry the same times for completion.

MDiv Degree Completion Worksheet

Majors

• Apologetics
• Biblical Studies

Concentrations

• Apologetics
• Philosophy
• Islamic Studies

Course List

Master of Divinity Core Requirements

75 hours

AP401 Introduction to Apologetics AP502 Contemporary Cults AP412 Ethics AP Elective (1) OT501 Old Testament Survey 1 OT502 Old Testament Survey 2 OTE Old Testament Elective (1) NT501 New Testament Survey 1 NT502 New Testament Survey 2 NTE New Testament Elective (1) CE501 Educational Program of the Church ME401 History and Principles of Missions ME502 Evangelism and Church Growth ME503 Cross-Cultural Studies HT501 Historical Theology: A Survey PT501 Homiletics PT502 Pastoral Care PT503 Biblical Counseling CE, PT, or ME Elective (1) ST501 Prolegomena and Bibliology ST502 Theology Proper and Christology ST503 Hamartiology and Soteriology ST504 Ecclesiology and Eschatology ST505 Hermeneutics SM401 Writing and Research Skills (Program Prerequisite) SM601 Senior Seminar FE401 Field Experience 1 FE402 Field Experience 2 FE403 Field Experience 3 FE404 Field Experience 4

 

Master of Divinity Major Requirements
Apologetics Major	18 hours
AP503 Logic AP504 World Religions AP505 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy AP506 History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy AP515 Philosophy of Hermeneutics BL401 Biblical Languages
Biblical Studies Major	18 hours
GK501 Greek Grammar 1 GK502 Greek Grammar 2 GK503 Greek Syntax and Exegesis GK504 Advanced Greek Exegesis HB501 Biblical Hebrew 1 HB502 Biblical Hebrew 2
Master of Divinity Concentration Requirements*
Concentration in Apologetics	6 hours
AP504 World Religions AP503 Logic
Concentration in Biblical Languages	18 hours
GK501 Greek Grammar 1 GK502 Greek Grammar 2 GK503 Greek Syntax and Exegesis GK504 Advanced Greek Exegesis HB501 Biblical Hebrew 1 HB502 Biblical Hebrew 2
Concentration in Islamic Studies	18 hours
AP504 World Religions AP516 Islamic Apologetics Add Special Islamic Research in AP401, ME502, ME503, ST502.
Concentration in Philosophy	15 hours
PH604 Metaphysics PH605 Epistemology PH Electives (3)