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 Master of Divinity

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is the first professional degree in Divinity in North America, and is a common academic degree in theological seminaries.
It generally includes studies in Christian ministry and theology, It is considered by many Christian denominations to be the minimum academic requirement for ordination. It usually includes studies in New Testament Greek, theology, philosophy, church history, pastoral theology, and Old and New Testament studies. Many programs also contain courses in church growth, ecclesiology, evangelism, systematic theology, Christian education, liturgical studies, Latin, Hebrew, canon law, patristics, and the like. - From Wikipedia - the free enciclopedia.


Master of Divinity - Core Courses and Specializations

108 credits, 28 courses, 6 specializations

Theology (6)

Theodicy

Theology of Christ

Theology of the Holy Spirit

A Theological View of Humanity

A Theological Interpretation of Community of God

Eschatological Trends

 

Scriptures (6)

Introduction to the Old Testament

Introduction to the New Testament

Major Prophets

Minor Prophets

Gospels

Pauline Epistles

 

History (6)

Ministerial View of Early Church History

Ministerial View of Medieval Church

Ministerial View of Modern and Contemporary Churches

History of Israel

Ancient Religions

World Religions

 

Languages (6)

Hebrew

Exegesis on the Old Testament

Greek

Exegesis on the New Testament

Latin

Exegesis on the Vulgate

 

Program Work (4)

Methodology

Planning and Research

Thesis Writing

Examination Assessment

 

Master of Divinity Degree Specializations

Master of Divinity in Sacred Ministry

Poemenics

The Call to Ministry

Internship

Homiletics

Hermeneutics

Church Administration

 

Master of Divinity in Liturgy

Theology of Christian Liturgy

Towards a Biblical Worship

Internship

The Prayer Book

Contemporary Liturgy Styles

Bibliography

 

Master of Divinity in Church Planting

Church Planting

Urban Missions

Internship

Multicultural Christianity

Church Growth

Bibliography


 

 
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