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MDiv

Master of Divinity

72 Credit Hours

Description

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) program is designed to prepare competent Bible expositors who are qualified to serve effectively as pastors or leaders in other Christian ministries, including the chaplaincy. The curriculum gives both a basic foundation for the work of the ministry and a balanced, well-rounded biblical and theological perspective. Students may choose from one of seven tracks.

Tracks

  • Pastoral Studies
  • Local Church Ministry
  • Language Tools
  • Military Chaplaincy
  • Hospital Chaplaincy
  • Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
  • Marriage and Family Counseling

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a general knowledge of of the content and critical issues in the Old and New Testaments from a conservative perspective
  • Demonstrate aptitude for graduate level research in Bible, theology, and ministry-related courses
  • Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, theology, hermeneutics, church history, and practical ministry
  • Learn how to develop, implement, and assess strategies for effective ministry

Admissions Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Autobiographical essay to gauge ministry/Christian experience, professional interests, academic capability
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
  • Completed application with Piedmont International University

Degree Requirements

  • The maximum time limit to complete the program is eight years or 150% of the credits, whichever the student reaches first.

  • A minimum of 36 credit hours must be completed at PIU.

  • Up to 50% of the required credit hours can be transferred.

  • Graduation is contingent upon the completion of 72 hours of prescribed courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.

Courses

Core

THE 500 - Theology I
3 Credit Hours
THE 501 - Theology II
3 Credit Hours
THE 505 - Dispensationalism
3 Credit Hours
THE 517 - Apologetics
3 Credit Hours
Theology Elective
3 Credit Hours
BIN 500 - Introduction to Hermeneutics
3 Credit Hours
BLG 500 - Greek I
3 Credit Hours
BLG 501 - Greek II
3 Credit Hours
BLH 600 - Hebrew I
3 Credit Hours
BLH 601 - Hebrew II
3 Credit Hours
BSN 500 - Introduction to New Testament
3 Credit Hours
BSO 500 - Introduction to the Old Testament
3 Credit Hours
HIS 500 - Church History I
3 Credit Hours
HIS 511 - Baptist History and Distinctives
3 Credit Hours
MIN 520 - Homiletics
3 Credit Hours
MIN 508 - Global Focus of Church Ministry
3 Credit Hours
MIN 555 - Special Studies in Ministry
3 Credit Hours
MIN 628 - Internship
3 Credit Hours
RES 801 - Research Design I
3 Credit Hours
Elective course from 500-699 level courses
3 Credit Hours

Tracks (12 Credit Hours; Choose One)

Pastoral Studies

MIN 500 - Leadership & Vision Casting
3 Credit Hours
MIN 522 - Biblical Preaching
3 Credit Hours
MIN 525 - Discipleship and Christian Education
3 Credit Hours

Local Church Ministry

MIN 525 - Discipleship and Christian Education
3 Credit Hours
MIN 540 - Spiritual Discipline and Development
3 Credit Hours
MIN 550 - Critical Issues in Ministry
3 Credit Hours
MIN 562 - Ministering to the Modern Family
3 Credit Hours

Language Tools

One NT Book (500-699 level Bible book study)
3 Credit Hours
One OT Book (500-699 level Bible book study)
3 Credit Hours
BSN 601 - New Testament Word Studies
3 Credit Hours
BSO 601 - Old Testament Word Studies
3 Credit Hours

Military Chaplaincy

CHA 578 - Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry
3 Credit Hours
CHA 620 - Constitutional Foundation for Military Chaplaincy
3 Credit Hours
CHA 624 - Personal Ethics for Military Chaplains
3 Credit Hours
CHA 630 - Theological Foundation for Chap. Min. in Pluralistic Setting
3 Credit Hours

Hospital Chaplaincy

CHA 578 - Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry
3 Credit Hours
CHA 672 - Clinical Pastoral Education
6 Credit Hours
MIN 552 - Problems in Ethics
3 Credit Hours

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy

CHA 578 - Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry
3 Credit Hours
MIN 503 - Bridging Cultural Gaps
3 Credit Hours
MIN 552 - Problems in Ethics
3 Credit Hours
MIN 621 - Marriage and Family Counseling
3 Credit Hours

Marriage and Family Counseling

MFC 620 - Human Development across the Life Span
3 Credit Hours
MFC 622 - Couple & Marriage Counseling
3 Credit Hours
MFC 624 - Family Counseling
3 Credit Hours
MFC 626 - Professional Ethics in Counseling and Psychological Casework
3 Credit Hours

For the Military Chaplaincy track, students may choose between CHA624 or MIN620.

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