Suggested Sequence of Courses for M.Div.
Foundational Core
Studies
The faculty advises students to take introductory level courses early in order to prepare for upper-level
electives. Students are also advised to focus on track requirements for their chosen track toward the
latter half of their degree programs. This suggested sequence is provided as a guidance tool for
academic advisement. It directly applies to the MDiv Christian Ministry track, but can be modified for
tracks that require a unique course(s) or more than 82 hours. Students are permitted to take courses
out of sequence if necessary. Short-term classes (such as those in Winter and Summer sessions) may
be taken and are encouraged so that students may reduce their academic load during regular
semesters.
Junior
Fall Total Hours - 13
SEM 5000 - Introduction to Seminary Education 1 semester hr(s).
OTS 5110 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former
Prophets 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 5110 - Biblical Hebrew: Interpretive Foundations for Ministry I 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 5100 - Evangelism: Nature and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
PRS 6100 - Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation 3 semester hr(s).
Spring Total Hours - 15
OTS 5120 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings 3
semester hr(s).
HEB 5120 - Biblical Hebrew: Interpretive Foundations for Ministry II 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 5130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 semester hr(s).
BCO 5500 - Biblical Counseling 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 5100 - Christian Missions: Principles and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
Summer/Winter
Optional - Track Requirement or Elective. 3 semester hrs.
Middler
Fall Total Hours - 15
NTS 5110 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels 3
semester hr(s).
GRK 5110 - Biblical Greek: Interpretive Foundations for Ministry I 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 5100 - Introduction to Christian Ethics 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 6610 - Personal Discipleship & Disciple-making 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
Spring Total Hours - 15
NTS 5120 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
3 semester hr(s).
GRK 5120 - Biblical Greek: Interpretive Foundations for Ministry II 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 5110 - Church History: Patristic, Medieval, Reformation and Modern Eras 3 semester
hr(s).
PRS 6500 - Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).
Summer/Winter
Optional - Track Requirement or Elective. 3 semester hrs.
Senior
Fall Total Hours - 12
HTH 6600 - Historical Theology 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 5100 - Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics 3 semester
hr(s).
Track and Electives. 6 semester hr(s).
Spring Total Hours - 12
PMN 6500 - Pastoral Ministry and Leadership 3 semester hr(s).
OR
PMN 6730 - Christian Leadership 3 semester hr(s).
Select one of the following:
PMN 7900 - Mentored Internship 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6901 - Missions Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6990 - Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6991 - Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).
Track and Electives. 6 semester hr(s).
Total Hours - 82
(Total Hours with Summer/Winter options) - (88)
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