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Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Credit Hours

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The Master of Divinity degree (95 credits) is traditionally the most common seminary degree for equipping those whose desire is to serve the Lord in some type of professional ministry capacity. It is especially common among those seeking preparation for pastoral or classroom ministry, or any other ministry where the primary task is expositing the Word of God. However, anyone whose ministry goals will be furthered by obtaining a firm grasp of the Scriptures, including the original languages, will benefit from a Master of Divinity degree from Grace. The MDiv also prepares students to enter directly into a post-graduate (doctoral) professional program such as the Doctor of Ministry
degree (see below).

At Grace, the MDiv degree is uniquely structured to balance biblical and theological studies with ministry skills concentrations that will result not only in increased knowledge of God’s Word but also preparation for the common demands of everyday ministry.

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Required Courses

Foundational Core

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
RS-503
Research Methods, Writing, and Tech.
1
TH-560
Hermeneutics
3
TH-568
Soteriology
3
SF-550
Spiritual Life
3

Bible Exposition

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
OT-513
Old Testament History
3
OT-516
Wisdom Literature
3
OT-628
Old Testament Prophets
3
NT-513
Gospels
3
NT-515
Acts and Pauline Epistles
3
NT-517
General Epistles and Revelation
3

Systematic Theology

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
TH-563
The Basis of Free Grace Theology
3
TH-565
Prolegomena, Bibliology, and Theology Proper
3
TH-567
Christology and Pneumatology
3
TH-663
Angel, Anthro. and Hamartiology
3
TH-667
Ecclesiology and Eschatology
3
TH-767
Church History and Historical Theology 1
2
TH-783
Church History and Historical Theology 2
2
TH-775
Christian Apologetics: Classic and Contemporary
3

Biblical Languages

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
NT-772
Elementary Greek 1
3
NT-774
Elementary Greek 2
3
OT-771
Elementary Hebrew 1
3
OT-773
Elementary Hebrew 2
3
NT-875
Introduction to Greek Exegesis
3
NT-877
Advanced Greek Exegesis
3

Ministry Skills (Required)

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
MS-771
Contemporary Moral Issues in Ministry
2
MS-756 or MS-773
Expository Preaching or Teaching for Impact
2
MS-885
Theology and Praxis on Evangelism & Discipleship
3
MS-892
Servant Leadership
2

Ministry Concentration

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
Courses listed in the chart
8

Field Practicum

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
MS-890
Field Practicum 1
2
MS-891
Field Practicum 2
2

Electives

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
6

Ministry Concentration Overview

In addition to 6 credit hours of ministry core, MM and MDiv students have the option to customize 8 credit hours with either one of the ministry concentrations listed below. MA(BS) students will take 6 credit hours of any ministry skills courses in addition to the required ministry courses. While the core courses lay the foundation for a multifaceted ministry, the concentration courses address the students’ need for ministry skills unique to the students’ concentration.

Biblical Counseling

Biblical Counseling

Church Planting
Church Planting
Ministry Leadership
Ministry Leadership
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Ministry
Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary

Master of Divinity (MDiv) Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MDiv Program, you will be able to:

  1. Exegete and apply Scripture using inductive methods and principles of literalgrammatical-historical hermeneutics.
  2. Serve a local church or para-church ministry by utilizing practical ministry skills and communicating effectively.
  3. Explain a comprehensive overview of the basic content and themes of the Old and New Testament.
  4. Articulate a synthesis of every major category of systematic theology and trace its development throughout church history with special emphasis on grace principles.
  5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of biblical Hebrew and Greek.

GRACE IN ACTION

From transforming inner-city communities in Houston, Texas, to planting churches in the mountains of Nepal, Grace School of Theology students and alumni are creating ripples of grace in over forty nations, teaching and living out the love of Christ, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost.

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Course Syllabi

Deepen Your Theological Foundation

Enhance Your Ministry Skills