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
Open Scholarship
If you take our Master of Divinity on our Graceville campus, you will receive
FREE tuition, housing, and textbooks
Thank you to a generous donor! Apply now to receive this scholarship
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