M. Div. Theology – Thomas Reformed Theological Seminary

M. Div. Theology

Preparing Tomorrow’s Christian Leaders

The Master of Divinity program is designed for the student who is preparing to become a full time Minister. All courses in the program award 3 credits upon successful completion. A total of 28 courses (84 credits) are required for graduation.

All Master of Divinity programs require the following seven courses:

TH401 Introduction to the Old Testament
TH402] Introduction to the New Testament
PT401 Introduction to Preaching
TH407 Biblical Greek
TH407 Biblical Hebrew
THR401 Research and Writing
THR402 Final Project/Thesis

An additional 21 courses (63 credits) are required from the Theology electives to pursue the Theology concentration.

TH413 1 & 2 Corinthians

This course will explore the historical background and principal theological emphases of the letter addressed to a first-century Gentile church. This study seeks to discover the situation of the early Corinthian church and to discern Paul's pastoral and theological responses.

TH411 Acts of the Apostles

This course is an exegetical study of the entire narrative of Acts that explores Luke's perspective on God's aim for the people of God and their mission. This study will deal with the various textual, historical, rhetorical, exegetical, theological, and...

TH408 Background of the New Testament World

The purpose of this course is to understand the historical, cultural, religious background of the Bible at the time of New Testament Writings. This study focuses on the various circumferences emerging Christianity in the context of Judaism, the Hellenistic religions,…

TH407 Biblical Hebrew

This is a Biblical language course focusing on the introducing the essentials of Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary preparatory to studying the Hebrew Old Testament

TH427 Christology

This course is an introduction to the contents, methods, and resources of Christian theology in regard to the doctrine of Christ. Attention will be given to the understanding of its traditional and contemporary formulations of doctrine of Christ.

TH424 Church History I

The course is an Overview of the Christian history, tracing the major doctrinal and ecclesiological developments in the context of their times from the close of the apostolic age through the ecumenical councils. Also, it covers the rise of Papacy…

TH425 Church History II

Overview of the history of the Reformation and the development of its three major branches in their historical contexts to the present day, along with the development of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox communions are focuses of this course…

TH428 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

This course is designed to introduce students a basic understanding of the Holy Spirit by reviewing relevant doctrines, the work of Christ, and Trinitarian and eschatological aspects. It explores various perspectives and issues bringing from traditional argument to contemporary one.

THR402 Final Project/Thesis

A student will write a thesis project, or credo, working out the implications and possibilities of pastoral study for future ministry or for life-enrichment.

TH414 General Epistles

A close reading of the general epistles with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistles. May include readings from any or all of the general epistles in a given semester.

TH418 Genesis

This course is designed to help students acquaint with the book of Genesis, its theological messages, and the implications for the contemporary life. The students are required to read the whole book and extensive analysis of some issues of the…

TH410 Gospel of John

An exegetical study of the fourth Gospel and First John, emphasizing Johannine narrative techniques, theology, historicity, and the relation between the Gospel of John and First John.

PT401 Homiletics

This course is designed to help students in preparation and delivery of sermons. Examination is made of the three traditional sermon types: topical, textual, and expositional. In class practices of preaching are required and constructive criticisms by instructor and peers…

TH431 Introduction to Christian Ethics

This course is aimed to introduce students a basic understanding of ethical thinking from ethical theories. It also explores the applied ethics such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, sexuality, and ecological issues with diverse types of ethical theories and its…

TH429 Introduction to Pastoral Care

As an introduction to the caring ministry of the church, this course will give special attention to psychological and theological aspects of human need as well as perspectives on pastoral response. Emphasis is given to conceptualizing one's ministry to persons…

TH402 Introduction to the New Testament

This course is an introductory survey of New Testament studies, emphasizing the use of the New Testament in Christian ministry, with attention to New Testament backgrounds, history, theology, canon, textual transmission, literary genres, critical methods, and special introductory problems of…

TH401 Introduction to the Old Testament

An introductory survey of Old Testament studies, emphasizing the use of the Old Testament in Christian ministry, with attention to Old Testament backgrounds, history, theology, canon, textual transmission, literary genres, critical methods, and special introductory problems of selected Old Testament…

TH421 Nehemiah

This course examines the history of Israel under Persian rile as described in the book of Nehemiah. Students consider the significance of return from exile, the rebuilding of the Temple, the preservation of the covenant people, the social and religious…

TH403 New Testament Theology

This course treats the general content and historical development of New Testament theology from the perspective and methodology of the contemporary biblical theology discipline. The emphasis on this study is to examine the distinctive contributions of the biblical authors and…

TH417 Pentateuch

An exegetical study of selected portions from the Pentateuch in its cultural and historical setting, with attention to its critical problems, theological content, literary features, modern exposition.

TH420 Psalms

This course gives a special attention to examples of the various types of Psalms which have made significant contributions to the Judeo-Christian tradition. Psalms are particularly analyzed for their theological meaning in relation to Christian preaching, teaching, and other aspects…

THR401 Research and Writing

This course aim to assist students in completing research projects in any content area course by providing assistance in writing effective research papers using a step-by-step process approach. Course content includes selecting and narrowing topics; writing thesis statements; outlining; locating...

TH415 Revelation

An exegetical study of the book of Revelation which focuses upon the background materials of Jewish prophecy and apocalyptic, the structure of the book, its relationship to the other New Testament writings, and an examination of the perceptual framework which…

TH412 Romans

This study will provide the students for a close reading of the text of Paul's letter to Roman Christians with particular attention to the historic and contemporary function of the letter in the life of the church. This course is...

TH409 Synoptic Gospels

This course introduces synoptic problem, exegetical methods (source criticism, form criticism, and redaction criticism, and others), and distinctive theologies of each gospel. Included are evaluation of various critical approaches to the Gospels, the life of Christ, consideration of historical reliability,…

TH426 Systematic Theology

This course provides a systematic presentation of the Christian faith. Using biblical constructs, historical developments, and confessional statements, students explore the Doctrine of the Word, Doctrine of God, the Doctrine of Humanity, and the Doctrine of Christ.

TH422 The Major Prophets

This course is an interpretive, literary, and theological study of selected portions from the Major Prophets. The course will include an introduction to Old Testament prophetic literature addressing issues of hermeneutics, theology, and application.

TH423 The Minor Prophets

This course is an interpretive, literary, and theological study of selected portions from the Minor Prophets. The course will include an introduction to Old Testament prophetic literature addressing issues of hermeneutics, theology, and application. Prerequisites: OT200 and BS250