Master of Divinity (MDiv)

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MASTER OF DIVINITY (Chicago and Michigan)

MDiv REQUIREMENTS

In order to graduate from this program, a student must fulfill the following

requirements and secure the approval of the faculty.

1. Successfully complete all the coursework described in the schedule

below, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and within the

time allotted (seven years). Students who have no more than six hours

outstanding will be permitted to participate in the commencement cer-

emony as long as they are registered to complete coursework during the

summer.

2. Participate in the exit interview process.

3. Create a Life Assessment Ministry Philosophy Portfolio (LAMP Portfolio).

4. Sign a statement of agreement with the Institute’s doctrinal position.

5. Pay the graduation fee.

Students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program must complete 96

semester hours. The academic requirements are divided as follows:

MASTER’S DEGREE CORE COURSES ... 48

Bible

BI-5503 Introduction to Theological Research ... 1

BI-5504 Hermeneutics 1 ... 2

BI-5505 Hermeneutics 2 ... 2

BI-5506 Old Testament Exposition 1 ... 3

BI-5507 Old Testament Exposition 2 ... 3

BI-5508 New Testament Exposition 1 ... 2

BI-5509 New Testament Exposition 2 ... 2

General Ministries

GM-5500 Communication of Biblical Truth ... 3

GM-5503 Community Outreach ... 1

GM-5504 Evangelism and Community Analysis ... 3

MN-5500 Introduction to Ministry Leadership ... 3

Intercultural

IS-5502 Theology of Intercultural Ministry ... 2

IS-6600 Apologetics and World Religions ... 3

Field Education

FE-66 ________Internship 1 ... 3

FE-66 ________Internship 2 ... 3

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Spiritual Formation and Discipleship

SF-5506 Biblical Spiritual Formation ... 2

IL-5500 Biblical Spiritual Formation Lab 1 ... 1

Systematic Theology

ST-5501 Systematic Theology 1... 3

ST-5504 Systematic Theology 2... 3

ST-5505 Systematic Theology 3... 3

MDiv CORE COURSES ... 33

Bible

BT-6603 Biblical Theology of the Old Testament

or BT-6604 Biblical Theology of the New Testament ... 2

NT-5503 New Testament Greek 1 ... 4

NT-5504 New Testament Greek 2 ... 3

NT-6652 New Testament Greek 3 ... 3

OT-5503 Biblical Hebrew 1 ... 3

OT-5504 Biblical Hebrew 2 ... 3

OT-6603 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis ... 3

Historical Theology

HT-5500 Church History ... 3

Pastoral

PS-6602 Narrative Preaching ... 2

PS-6603 Pastoral Counseling... 3

PS-6607 Professional Ethics ... 2

Spiritual Formation and Discipleship

IL-6601 Biblical Spiritual Formation Lab 2 ... 1

IL-6602 Biblical Spiritual Formation Lab 3 ... 1

MDiv EMPHASIS COURSES (see below) ... 12–13

Open Electives ... 2–3

TOTAL HOURS ... 96

EMPHASIS COURSES

Pastoral Emphasis Courses ... 12

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Ministry Leadership Emphasis Courses ... 12

MN-5501 Developing Leaders and Managing Resources 3

MN-6600 Global Perspectives in Ministry Leadership

for the 21st Century ... 3

MN-6601 Power, Conflict, Resolution, and

Transformational Leadership ... 3

MN-6602 Current Trends and Issues in Ministry

Leadership ... 2

MN-7700 Harnessing Technology in Ministry ... 1

Intercultural/Urban Emphasis Courses ... 12

IS-6603 The Intercultural Servant of Christ ... 2

IS-6607 Intercultural Relationships and

Communication ... 2

US-6608 Biblical Foundations of Urban Ministry ... 2

US-6609 Models of Global Urban Ministry ... 2

IS-____ Intercultural Studies Elective

or US-____Urban Studies Elective ... 2

IS-7700 Seminar in Mission Research and Strategy

or US-7000 Seminar in Urban Ministry Strategy... 2

Spiritual Formation and Discipleship

Emphasis Courses ... 13

SF-6602 Spirituality and the Family ... 3

SF-6603 Spiritual Disciplines and Spiritual Warfare ... 3

SF-6604 Theology and Practice of Soul Care

and Discipleship ... 2

SF-6605 Theology and Practice of Prayer ... 3

SF-6606 Advanced Theology of Practical Sanctification ... 2

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MASTER OF DIVINITY (Chicago and Michigan)

MDIV SCHEDULES

The MDiv schedules presented here are in a traditional semester format

(students also have the option of taking classes in other formats) and assume

full-time student status. Students are strongly advised to follow the sequence

presented in the catalog.

FIRST YEAR — 32 hours

Fall

BI-5503 Introduction to Theological Research .. 1

BI-5504 Hermeneutics 1 ... 2

BI-5506 Old Testament Exposition 1 ... 3

BI-5508 New Testament Exposition 1 ... 2

NT-5503 New Testament Greek 1 ... 4

SF-5506 Biblical Spiritual Formation ... 2

IL-5500 Biblical Spiritual Formation Lab 1 ... 1

GM-5503 Community Outreach ... 1

Total Semester Hours ... 16

Spring

GM-5504 Evangelism and Community Analysis ... 3

IS-5502 Theology of Intercultural Ministry ... 2

Master of Divinity—Pastoral Studies Emphasis

SECOND YEAR — 34 hours

Fall

OT-5503 Biblical Hebrew 1 ... 3

GM-5500 Communication of Biblical Truth ... 3

IS-6600 Apologetics and World Religions ... 3

MN-5500 Introduction to Ministry Leadership ... 3

ST-5501 Systematic Theology 1 ... 3

Spring

PS-6602 Narrative Preaching ... 2

PS-6607 Professional Ethics ... 2

Open Elective ... 3

Bible Elective ... 3

THIRD YEAR — 30 hours

Fall

OT-6603 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis ... 3

PS-6601 Pastoral Procedures and Practices ... 3

PS-6603 Pastoral Counseling ... 3

ST-5505 Systematic Theology 3... 3

Spring

NT-6604 Exegesis in the Greek New Testament or OT-6604 Exegesis in the Hebrew Old Testament ... 2

ST-7703 Seminar in Theology ... 2

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FIRST YEAR — 32 hours

Fall

BI-5503 Introduction to Theological Research ... 1

IS-6603 The Intercultural Servant of Christ ... 2

Spring

IS-6607 Intercultural Relationships and Communication ... 2

Master of Divinity—Intercultural Studies Emphasis

SECOND YEAR — 33 hours

Fall

US-6608 Biblical Foundations of Urban Ministry ... 2

IS- Intercultural Studies Elective ... 2

Spring

IL-6601 Spiritual Formation Lab 2 ... 1

THIRD YEAR — 31 hours

Fall

FE-66__ Field Education Internship 1 ... 3

Spring

IS-7700 Seminar in Mission Research Strategy ... 2

US-6609 Models of Global Urban Ministry ... 2

HT-5500 Church History ... 3

BT-6603 Biblical Theology of the Old Testament or BT-6604 Biblical Theology of the New Testament ... 2

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FIRST YEAR — 32 hours

Fall

BI-5503 Introduction to Theological Research .. 1

IS-6603 The Intercultural Servant of Christ ... 2

US-6608 Biblical Foundations of Urban Ministry 2 GM-5503 Community Outreach ... 1

Spring

SF-5506 Biblical Spiritual Formation... 2

IS-6607 Intercultural Relationships and Communication ... 2

Master of Divinity—Urban Studies Emphasis

SECOND YEAR — 33 hours

Fall

Spring

US-6609 Models of Global Urban Ministry ... 2

THIRD YEAR — 31 hours

Fall

MN-5500 Introduction to Ministry Leadership .... 3

US- Urban Studies Elective ... 2

Spring

US-7000 Seminar in Urban Ministry Strategy .... 2

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FIRST YEAR — 32 hours

Fall

Spring

Master of Divinity—Ministry Leadership Emphasis

SECOND YEAR — 32 hours

Fall

Spring

Open Elective ... 3

MN-5501 Developing Leaders and Managing Resources ... 3

MN-6601 Power, Conflict, Resolution, and Transformational Leadership ... 3

THIRD YEAR — 32 hours

Fall

MN-6600 Global Perspectives in Ministry Leadership for the 21st Century ... 3

FE-6605 Administrative Internship 1 ... 3

Spring

MN-7700 Harnessing Technology in Ministry ... 1

ST-7703 Seminar in Theology ... 2

MN-6602 Current Trends and Issues in Ministry Leadership (Modular)... 2

FE-6621 Administrative Internship 2 ... 3

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MASTER OF DIVINITY (Chicago)

FIRST YEAR — 32 hours

Fall

Spring

Master of Divinity—Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Emphasis

SECOND YEAR — 33 hours

Fall

Spring

Open Elective ... 2

SF-6602 Spirituality and the Family ... 3

THIRD YEAR — 31 hours

Fall

SF-6603 Spiritual Disciplines and Spiritual Warfare ... 3

SF-6605 Theology and Practice of Prayer ... 3

Spring

SF-6606 Advanced Theology of Practical Sanctification ... 2

SF-6604 Theology and Practice of Soul Care and Discipleship ... 2

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

MASTER OF DIVINITY (Chicago and Michigan)

MDiv REQUIREMENTS

In order to graduate from this program, a student must fulfill the following

requirements and secure the approval of the faculty.

1. Successfully complete all the coursework described in the schedule

below, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and within the

time allotted (seven years). Students who have no more than six hours

outstanding will be permitted to participate in the commencement cer-

emony as long as they are registered to complete coursework during the

summer.

2. Participate in the exit interview process.

3. Create a Life Assessment Ministry Philosophy Portfolio (LAMP Portfolio).

4. Sign a statement of agreement with the Institute’s doctrinal position.

5. Pay the graduation fee.

Students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program must complete 96

semester hours. The academic requirements are divided as follows:

MASTER’S DEGREE CORE COURSES ... 48

Bible

BI-5503 Introduction to Theological Research ... 1

BI-5504 Hermeneutics 1 ... 2

BI-5505 Hermeneutics 2 ... 2

BI-5506 Old Testament Exposition 1 ... 3

BI-5507 Old Testament Exposition 2 ... 3

BI-5508 New Testament Exposition 1 ... 2

BI-5509 New Testament Exposition 2 ... 2

General Ministries

GM-5500 Communication of Biblical Truth ... 3

GM-5503 Community Outreach ... 1

GM-5504 Evangelism and Community Analysis ... 3

MN-5500 Introduction to Ministry Leadership ... 3

Intercultural

IS-5502 Theology of Intercultural Ministry ... 2

IS-6600 Apologetics and World Religions ... 3

Field Education

FE-66__ __________Internship 1 ... 3

FE-66__ __________Internship 2 ... 3

MASTER OF DIVINITY (Chicago and Michigan)

Spiritual Formation and Discipleship

SF-5506 Biblical Spiritual Formation ... 2

IL-5500 Biblical Spiritual Formation Lab 1 ... 1

Systematic Theology

ST-5501 Systematic Theology 1... 3

ST-5504 Systematic Theology 2... 3

ST-5505 Systematic Theology 3... 3

MDiv CORE COURSES ... 33

Bible

BT-6603 Biblical Theology of the Old Testament

or BT-6604 Biblical Theology of the New Testament ... 2

NT-5503 New Testament Greek 1 ... 4

NT-5504 New Testament Greek 2 ... 3

NT-6652 New Testament Greek 3 ... 3

OT-5503 Biblical Hebrew 1 ... 3

OT-5504 Biblical Hebrew 2 ... 3

OT-6603 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis ... 3

Historical Theology

HT-5500 Church History ... 3

Pastoral

PS-6602 Narrative Preaching ... 2

PS-6603 Pastoral Counseling... 3

PS-6607 Professional Ethics ... 2

Spiritual Formation and Discipleship

IL-6601 Biblical Spiritual Formation Lab 2 ... 1

IL-6602 Biblical Spiritual Formation Lab 3 ... 1

MDiv EMPHASIS COURSES (see below) ... 12–13

Open Electives ... 2–3

TOTAL HOURS ... 96

EMPHASIS COURSES

Pastoral Emphasis Courses ... 12

MASTER OF DIVINITY (Chicago and Michigan)

Ministry Leadership Emphasis Courses ... 12

MN-5501 Developing Leaders and Managing Resources 3

MN-6600 Global Perspectives in Ministry Leadership

for the 21st Century ... 3

MN-6601 Power, Conflict, Resolution, and

Transformational Leadership ... 3

MN-6602 Current Trends and Issues in Ministry

Leadership ... 2

MN-7700 Harnessing Technology in Ministry ... 1

Intercultural/Urban Emphasis Courses ... 12

FE-66 ________Internship 1 ... 3

FE-66 ________Internship 2 ... 3