Biblical Languages M.Div. Specialization
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve as pastor, Christian educator, missionary, or church staff member. This degree program is designed for students desiring to develop advanced levels of skill in the study of the biblical text for preaching, teaching, and writing ministries.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Charles A. Ray III (Program Supervisor and New Testament Coordinator/Advisor)
Dr. Archie England (Old Testament Coordinator/Advisor)
Program Requirements
Master of Divinity Core (69 hours)
Biblical Studies (24 hours)
Course | Hours |
|---|---|
Interpreting the Old Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the Old Testament 2 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 2 | 3 |
Hebrew 1 | 3 |
Hebrew 2 | 3 |
Greek 1 | 3 |
Greek 2 | 3 |
Theological/Historical Studies (21 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Systematic Theology 1 | 3 |
Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
History of Christianity: Early-Medieval | 3 |
History of Christianity: Reformation-Modern | 3 |
Baptist Heritage | 3 |
Christian Ethics | 3 |
Christian Apologetics | 3 |
Applied Ministry Studies (24 hours) *
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format
course | hours |
|---|---|
Christian Missions (M) | 3 |
Proclaiming the Bible (M) | 3 |
Preaching Practicum (M) | 3 |
Counseling in Ministry | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry (M) | 3 |
Evangelism (M) | 3 |
Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (M) | 3 |
Church Leadership and Administration (M) | 3 |
Biblical Languages Specialization (12 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Advanced Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
Advanced Greek Exegesis | 3 |
Select 6 hours from NTGK6000 and OTHB6000 level courses | 6 |
Electives (6 hours)
Free Electives (6 hours)
Total Required: 87 hours
(M) Indicates course is available in a mentoring format, as well as other formats.
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format.
**Students not called into a preaching ministry may choose to take Teaching the Bible instead of Proclaiming the Bible, and Teaching Practicum instead of Preaching Practicum. Students who take Teaching the Bible must take the Teaching Practicum course.
Preparation for Research Doctoral Study
This program also is designed for students desiring to pursue research doctoral programs in biblical studies, theological and historical studies, and some pastoral ministries areas. Additional prerequisites for admission into Old Testament and Hebrew and New Testament and Greek doctoral programs are delineated in the Research Doctoral Programs section of the Graduate Catalog.
Students desiring to pursue research doctoral degrees in Old Testament, New Testament, or Biblical Interpretation should consider ONE of the following in their free elective hours:
possible options | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
Complete the Biblical Studies Research and Writing Course | 3 | |
Complete an OT or NT or Bib. Interp. PhD seminar*** | 4 | |
Complete a thesis*** | 4 |
***Students must have approval from the division in order to complete either of these options. Students must have demonstrated the necessary research and writing skills to excel in a PhD seminar or to complete the thesis component. Entrance in the PhD seminar is contingent upon approval from the professor teaching the seminar and availability of space in the seminar. Completion of a thesis is dependent on securing an advisor.