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.
| Category | Credits Required | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiritual Formation | 2 | Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries 1 | 2 |
| Biblical Studies | 35 | Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew | 2 |
| Greek A,B / Hebrew A,B | 6 | ||
| Hermeneutics | 3 | ||
| NT & OT Introduction | 3 | ||
| Pentateuch | 3 | ||
| Prophetic Literature | 3 | ||
| Biblical Theology | 3 | ||
| Research Methods | 0 | ||
| Academic Research Methods | 1 | ||
| Gospels | 3 | ||
| NT Epistles | 3 | ||
| Book Electives | 5 | ||
| Theology & History | 21 | Systematic Theology A, B, C | 9 |
| Church History A, B | 6 | ||
| Chinese Church History / Christianity & Chinese Culture | 3 | ||
| Faith in the Public Space / Christian Ethics | 3 | ||
| Practical Courses | 26 | Servant Leadership | 2 |
| Homiletics | 3 | ||
| Preaching Practicum I, II | 2 | ||
| Pastoral Theology | 3 | ||
| Discipleship | 2 | ||
| Family Discipleship | 2 | ||
| Introduction to Christian Education | 3 | ||
| Counseling | 3 | ||
| Evangelism / Introduction to Missiology | 2 | ||
| Field Education | 4 | ||
| Electives | 6 | ||
| Total Credits | 90 |
* Research Methods is a required self-study course, offered every semester, and graded on a Pass/Fail basis (passing score: 70% [C-]).
* Music (0.5 unit) is required for FT students, but not included in total credits, can be exempt if exam is passed.
* Spiritual Formation” is a non-credit requirement for part-time students and must complete four semesters of “Spiritual Formation” (course codes: SF001, SF002, SF003, SF004) before graduation.
1st year
| Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew | 2 | Spiritual Formation/Foundation of Christian Ministries | 2 |
| NT & OT Introduction | 3 | Pentateuch / Prophetic Literature | 3 |
| Systematic Theology A | 3 | Greek A / Hebrew B | 3 |
| Hermeneutics | 3 | Gospels | 3 |
| Counseling /Church History A | 3 | Discipleship / Family Discipleship | 2 |
| Research Methods | 0 | Academic Research Methods | 1 |
| 0 | Field Education | 1 | |
| 14 | 15 |
2nd year
| Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew B/ Greek B | 3 | Systematic Theology B / C | 3 |
| Homiletics | 3 | Prophetic Literature / Pentateuch | 3 |
| Introduction to Christian Education / NT Epistle | 3 | Church History B / Evangelism / Intro to Mission | 3/2 |
| Church History A / Counseling | 3 | Book Elective | 2 |
| Servant Leadership/Biblical Theology | 2 | Discipleship / Family Discipleship | 2 |
| Field Education | 1 | Preaching Practicum I | 1 |
| Field Education | 1 | ||
| 15 | 14/15 |
3rd year
| Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Servant Leadership/Biblical Theology | 2/3 | Systematic Theology B / C | 3 |
| Pastoral Theology | 3 | Chinese Church History/ Christianity & Chinese Culture | 3 |
| Book Elective | 3 | Faith in the Public Space / Christian Ethics | 2 |
| Introduction to Christian Education / NT Epistles | 3 | Evangelism / Intro To Mission / Church History B | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Preaching Practicum II | 1 | 3 | |
| Field Education | 1 | 1 | |
| 16/17 | 15 |
Footnotes
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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)
