Program Overview
The Master of Divinity is designed to provide graduate level ministry preparation for both a person with a bachelor’s degree in another field and a person with a bachelor’s degree in a ministry field. The purpose is to prepare a graduate for effective ministry, missionary work, and doctoral study.
Program at a Glance
Credential: Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Total hours: 90 semester credits
Delivery: Fully online
Typical length: 3 academic years
Entry terms: August | January | May
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Apply TodayProgram at a Glance
Credential: Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Total hours: 90 semester credits
Delivery: Fully online
Typical length: 3 academic years
Entry terms: August | January | May
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Apply TodayDegree Requirements
SPIRITUAL FORMATION – 3 HOURS
• DIS 5001. Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (3 hours)
BIBLE – 21 HOURS
• OTS 5001. Introduction to Old Testament I (3 hours)
• OTS 5002. Introduction to Old Testament II (3 hours)
• NTS 5001. Introduction to New Testament I (3 hours)
• NTS 5002. Introduction to New Testament II (3 hours)
• BIB 6001. Biblical Hermeneutics (3 hours)
• Six hours of Exegetical Book Studies from BIB 7001-10
(English) or 7101-10 (Language)
BIBLICAL LANGUAGES – 12 HOURS
• BIL 5001. Hebrew I (3 hours)
• BIL 5002. Hebrew II (3 hours)
• BIL 5003. Greek I (3 hours)
• BIL 5004. Greek II (3 hours)
THEOLOGY – 9 HOURS
• THL 6001. Systematic Theology I (3 hours)
• THL 6002. Systematic Theology II (3 hours)
• THL 7050. Apologetics (3 hours)
HISTORY – 9 HOURS
• HIS 6001. Christian History I (3 hours)
• HIS 6002. Christian History II (3 hours)
• HIS 6020. Southern Baptist History (3 hours)
EVANGELISM – 6 HOURS
• EVA 6020. Personal Evangelism (3 hours)
• EVA 6040. Church Evangelism (3 hours)
MISSIONS – 6 HOURS
• MIS 6030. Introduction to Missiology (3 hours)
• MIS 6050. Introduction to World Religions (3 hours)
PASTORAL MINISTRY – 6 HOURS
• PSM 6010. Church Leadership and Ministry I (3 hours)
• PSM 6011. Church Leadership and Ministry II (3 hours)
PROCLAMATION – 6 HOURS
• PRC 6015. Homiletics (3 hours) OR
• PRC 6016 Bible Study Methods for NonPlatform Ministers (3 hours)
• PRC 6020. Sermon Delivery OR
• PRC 6021 Christian Communication for NonPlatform Ministers (3 hours)
ELECTIVES – 12 HOURS
TOTAL – 90 HOURS
What You’ll Learn
Graduates will be able to translate and exegete Scripture in its original languages, formulating a coherent systematic theology that undergirds their ministry. They will shepherd congregations through preaching, discipleship, and pastoral care while engaging global cultures with informed, missional wisdom.
Possible Career & Ministry Paths
Senior or associate pastor
Missionary or church-planting strategist
Military, hospital, or corporate chaplain
Ph.D. or D.Min. studies
What You’ll Learn
Graduates will be able to translate and exegete Scripture in its original languages, formulating a coherent systematic theology that undergirds their ministry. They will shepherd congregations through preaching, discipleship, and pastoral care while engaging global cultures with informed, missional wisdom.
Possible Career & Ministry Paths
Senior or associate pastor
Missionary or church-planting strategist
Military, hospital, or corporate chaplain
Ph.D. or D.Min. studies
Ready to start your journey?
Let us help you. Fill out a form or contact us at: 800-328-2660 ext. 460 or admissions@buf.edu