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M.Div. Theology

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.

PT401

Homiletics

Credits: 3 Order: 1350
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...
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TH401

Introduction to the Old Testament

Credits: 3 Order: 1470
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...
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TH402

Introduction to the New Testament

Credits: 3 Order: 1480
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,...
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TH403

New Testament Theology

Credits: 3 Order: 1490
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...
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TH407

Biblical Hebrew

Credits: 3 Order: 1510
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
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TH408

Background of the New Testament World

Credits: 3 Order: 1520
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...
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TH409

Synoptic Gospels

Credits: 3 Order: 1530
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...
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TH410

Gospel of John

Credits: 3 Order: 1540
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.
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TH411

Acts of the Apostles

Credits: 3 Order: 1550
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,...
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TH412

Romans

Credits: 3 Order: 1560
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...
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TH413

1 & 2 Corinthians

Credits: 3 Order: 1570
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...
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TH414

General Epistles

Credits: 3 Order: 1580
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.
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TH415

Revelation

Credits: 3 Order: 1590
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...
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TH417

Pentateuch

Credits: 3 Order: 1600
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.
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TH418

Genesis

Credits: 3 Order: 1610
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...
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TH420

Psalms

Credits: 3 Order: 1620
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...
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TH421

Nehemiah

Credits: 3 Order: 1630
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...
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TH422

The Major Prophets

Credits: 3 Order: 1640
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.
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TH423

The Minor Prophets

Credits: 3 Order: 1650
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:...
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TH424

Church History I

Credits: 3 Order: 1660
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...
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TH425

Church History II

Credits: 3 Order: 1670
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...
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TH426

Systematic Theology

Credits: 3 Order: 1680
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...
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TH427

Christology

Credits: 3 Order: 1690
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...
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TH428

Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

Credits: 3 Order: 1700
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...
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TH429

Introduction to Pastoral Care

Credits: 3 Order: 1710
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...
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TH431

Introduction to Christian Ethics

Credits: 3 Order: 1720
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...
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THR401

Research and Writing

Credits: 3 Order: 1730
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;...
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THR402

Final Project/Thesis

Credits: 3 Order: 1740
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.
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