Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity (3 years, 90 credit hours)
The objective of this program is to provide fundamental and comprehensive training for those preparing for full-time Christian ministry. Courses cover Biblical studies, Biblical languages, theological studies, and practical and ministerial skills. Students are required to participate in the spiritual exercises provided by the seminary, and to fulfill a 2-year field education requirement before graduation.
Master of Divinity – Pastoral Option
| Category | Courses | Credits Required | |
|
Spiritual Formation |
2 |
||
| Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries Required to participate in the following activities: Chapel , Small groups Retreats / Spiritual Development Meetings Daily Group Morning Devotion (Residential students only) |
2 |
||
|
Biblical Studies |
36 |
||
| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew |
3 |
||
| Greek A,B / Hebrew A,B |
6 |
||
| Hermeneutics |
3 |
||
| OT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
||
| Pentateuch |
3 |
||
| Prophetic Literature |
3 |
||
| NT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
||
| Gospels |
3 |
||
| NT Epistles |
3 |
||
| Book Electives / Block Electives |
6 |
||
|
Theology & History |
21 |
||
| Systematic Theology A, B, C |
9 |
||
| Church History A, B |
6 |
||
| Chinese Church History / Christianity & Chinese Culture / History of N. American Churches |
3 |
||
| Apologetics / Ethics |
3 |
||
|
Practical Courses |
22 |
||
| Homiletics |
3 |
||
| Preaching Practicum I |
1 |
||
| Preaching Practicum II |
1 |
||
| Pastoral Theology |
3 |
||
| Worship |
2 |
||
| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
||
| Counseling |
2 |
||
| Evangelism / Introduction to Missiology |
2 |
||
| Field Education |
4 |
||
| Electives |
9 |
||
|
90 |
|||
Master of Divinity – Mission Option
| Category | Courses | Credits Required | |
|
Spiritual Formation |
2 |
||
| Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries Required to participate in the following activities: Chapel , Small groups Retreats / Spiritual Development Meetings Daily Group Morning Devotion (Residential students only) |
2 |
||
|
Biblical Studies |
33 |
||
| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew |
3 |
||
| Greek A,B / Hebrew A,B |
6 |
||
| Hermeneutics |
3 |
||
| OT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
||
| Pentateuch |
3 |
||
| Prophetic Literature |
3 |
||
| NT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
||
| Gospels |
3 |
||
| NT Epistles |
3 |
||
| Book Electives / Block Electives |
3 |
||
|
Theology & History |
21 |
||
| Systematic Theology A, B, C |
9 |
||
| Church History A, B |
6 |
||
| Chinese Church History / Christianity & Chinese Culture / History of N. American Churches |
3 |
||
| Apologetics / Ethics |
3 |
||
|
Practical Courses |
16 |
||
| Homiletics |
3 |
||
| Preaching Practicum I, II |
2 |
||
| Pastoral Theology |
3 |
||
| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
||
| Counseling |
3 |
||
| Field Education |
2 |
||
|
Mission Courses |
14 |
||
| Introduction to Missiology |
2 |
||
| Biblical Foundation of Missions |
2 |
||
| Cultural Anthropology |
2 |
||
| World Religions / Folk Religions |
2 |
||
| History of Mission |
2 |
||
| Church Growth |
2 |
||
| Mission Internship |
2 |
||
| Electives |
4 |
||
|
90 |
|||
Master of Divinity (Pastoral Option)
1st year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew |
3 |
Spiritual Formation/Foundation of Christian Ministries |
2 |
| OT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
Pentateuch / Prophetic Literature |
3 |
| Systematic Theology A |
3 |
Greek A / Hebrew B |
3 |
| Hermeneutics |
3 |
Gospels |
3 |
| Pastoral Counseling /Church History A |
3 |
Evangelism/Intro. to Missology/Worship |
2 |
| Elective |
2 |
||
|
15 |
15 |
2nd year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| Hebrew A/ Functional A |
3 |
Systematic Theology B / C |
3 |
| Homiletics |
3 |
Prophetic Literature |
3 |
| Church History A / Pastoral Counseling |
3 |
Church History B / Selective |
3 |
| Book Electives / Block Electives |
3 |
N. T. Intro. & Theology |
3 |
| Selective |
2 |
Worship / Intro. to Missiology / Evangelism |
2 |
| Field Education |
1 |
Preaching Practicum I |
1 |
|
|
Field Education |
1 |
|
|
15 |
16 |
3rd year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| NT Epistles |
3 |
Christianity & Chinese Culture / Chinese Church History/ History of N. American Churches |
3 |
| Pastoral Theology |
3 |
Apologetics / Christian Ethics |
3 |
| Book Electives / Block Electives |
3 |
General Elective |
2 |
| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
Elective / Church History B |
3 |
| Preaching Practicum II |
1 |
Systematic Theology C / B |
3 |
| Field Education |
1 |
Field Education |
1 |
|
14 |
15 |
Master of Divinity (Mission Option)
1st year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew |
3 |
Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries |
2 |
| OT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
Pentateuch / Prophetic Literature |
3 |
| Systematic Theology A |
3 |
Greek A / Hebrew A |
3 |
| Hermeneutics |
3 |
Gospels |
3 |
| Counseling / Church History A |
3 |
Elective |
2 |
| Introduction to Missiology / Mission Aspects |
2 |
||
|
15 |
15 |
2nd year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| Greek B / Hebrew B |
3 |
Mission Elective |
2 |
| Homiletics |
3 |
NT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
| Elective |
2 |
Church History B / Mssion Elective + Mission Internship |
3 |
| Mission Elective |
2 |
Prophetic Literature / Pentateuch |
3 |
| Church History A |
3 |
Systematic Theology B / C |
3 |
| Field Education |
1 |
Preaching Practicum I |
1 |
| Field Education |
1 |
||
|
14 |
16 |
3rd year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| NT Epistles |
3 |
Christianity & Chinese Culture / Chinese Church History / History of N. American Churches |
3 |
| Pastoral Theology |
3 |
Systematic Theology C / B |
3 |
| Book Electives / Block Electives |
3 |
Apologetics / Christian Ethics |
3 |
| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
Mission Elective+Mission Internship / Church History B |
3 |
| Mission Elective |
2 |
Mission Elective |
2 |
| Preaching Practicum II |
1 |
||
| Mission Internship |
1 |
||
|
16 |
14 |
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