General Track

Competencies

Upon completion of the Master of Divinity, General Track, graduates should:

• Be able to explain the biblical storyline.
• Be able to use the biblical languages responsibly in the process of interpreting the Bible.
• Be able to interpret accurately the meaning and significance of the biblical text.
• Be able to communicate effectively the message and relevance of the biblical text to diverse audiences.
• Be able to interpret the cultural context in which they live so as to relate the message of the Bible to that context in an appropriate way
• Be actively involved in spiritual formation on both individual and corporate levels.
• Possess a competent overview of theology from biblical, historical, and systematic perspectives.
• Be able to engage issues (including moral issues) from a theological perspective.
• Understand the church as a spiritual organism and an organization.

Curriculum

Language Studies

Hermeneutics
Greek Elements 1 & 2
Hebrew Elements 1 & 2 
Language Tools and Syntax
Exegetical Methods

Biblical Studies

Biblical Introduction*
Pentateuch
Old Testament Elective
Synoptic Gospels
New Testament Elective

Spiritual Formation Studies

Spirituality Elective

Theological and Historical Studies

Theological Foundations 1 & 2
Theology of Church & Ministry
Moral Theology
Worldview and Culture / Missions Elective
Church History 1 & 2
Denominational Church History / Elective

Preaching and Leadership Studies

Ministry Formation (2 cr. hr.)
Ministry Preparation (1 cr. hr.)
Pastoral Leadership Foundations
Introduction to Preaching
Essentials of Expository Preaching
Pastoral Internship 1 & 2

Electives 
3 Electives of choice