Students seeking preparation for general pastoral ministry, particularly the role of Senior Pastor responsible for the theological and administrative leadership of a local church in the United States, are encouraged to pursue the 93-hour Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministries. There is a strong component of practical field experience built into the requirements.

Core Curriculum for the Master of Divinity: 63 hours

Theology Core: 15 hours

Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Old Testament Theology
New Testament Theology
History of Doctrine

Biblical Interpretation Core: 15 hours

Hermeneutics
Bible Exposition I
Old Testament Introduction
New Testament Introduction
Expository Preaching and Teaching

Biblical Languages Core: 18 hours

New Testament Greek I
New Testament Greek II
Greek Exegesis I
Biblical Hebrew I
Biblical Hebrew II
Hebrew Exegesis I

Cultural Context Core: 3 hours

Intercultural Ministry

Spiritual Formation Core: 6 hours

Spiritual Formation
Principles and Practice of Prayer

Public Ministry and Leadership Core: 6 hours

Leadership in the Local Church
Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management

Pastoral Studies Concentration of the Master of Divinity: 18 hours

Advanced Preaching and Teaching
Advanced Systematic Theology
Counseling in the Local Church
Local Church Ministry in the 21st Century
Philosophy of Ministry
Seminar in Worship

Electives: 12 hours