Expository Preaching M.Div. Specialization
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
The MDiv Specialization in Expository Preaching is a graduate specialization for those who are preparing for a ministry of proclamation in the local church. While incorporating a broad range of biblical, theological, historical, and practical courses to serve as a foundation for effective ministry, the primary intent is to provide training in the right proclamation of God’s Word. Students are equipped with specialized skills in the process of biblical exposition.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Preston Nix (Curriculum Coordinator)
Dr. Dennis Phelps (Specialization Advisor)
Program Requirements
Basic Ministerial Competency Component (74 hours)
Biblical Exposition Competency (23 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Encountering the Biblical World | 2 |
Exploring the Old Testament | 3 |
Exploring the New Testament | 3 |
Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
Introductory Hebrew Grammar | 3 |
Intermediate Hebrew Grammar for OT Exegesis | 3 |
Introductory Greek Grammar | 3 |
Intermediate Greek Grammar for NT Exegesis | 3 |
Christian Theological Heritage Competency (16 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Systematic Theology 1 | 3 |
Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
History of Christianity: Early-Medieval | 3 |
History of Christianity: Reformation-Modern | 2 |
Baptist Heritage | 2 |
Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
NOBTS, SBC, and Cooperative Program | * |
Disciple Making Competency (9 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Supervised Ministry 1: Personal Evangelism Practicum (M) | 2 |
Church Evangelism (M) | 2 |
Christian Missions (M) | 3 |
Discipleship Strategies (M) | 2 |
Interpersonal Skills Competency (4 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Interpersonal Relationship Skills | 2 |
Counseling in Ministry | 2 |
Servant Leadership Competency (10 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Supervised Ministry 2: Ministry Practicum (M) | 2 |
Church Leadership and Administration (M) | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
Church Revitalization (M) | 2 |
Spiritual and Character Formation Competency (4 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Christian Ethics | 3 |
Introduction to Spiritual Formation (M) | 1 |
Worship Leadership Competency (8 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Worship Leadership | 3 |
Proclaiming the Bible | 3 |
Preaching Practicum (M) | 2 |
Expository Preaching Specialization and Electives Component (12 hours)
Specialization Courses (6 hours)
The student may choose 6 hours from the following:
course | hours |
|---|---|
Contemporary Bible Exposition | 2/3 |
Pastoral Preaching | 2/3 |
Preaching Bible Doctrine | 2/3 |
Evangelistic Preaching | 2/3 |
History of American Preaching | 2/3 |
Pulpit Apologetics | 2/3 |
Elective Courses (6 hours)
The student may choose 6 hours from the following:
course | hours |
|---|---|
Preaching from Historical-Narrative Literature | 2/3 |
Preaching from Poetic and Wisdom Literature | 2/3 |
Preaching from the Prophets | 2/3 |
Preaching from the Gospels | 2/3 |
Preaching from the Epistles | 2/3 |
Preaching from Apocalyptic Literature | 2/3 |
Preaching through the Old Testament Books | 2/3 |
Preaching through the New Testament Books | 2/3 |
Free Elective | 2/3 |
Total Required: 86 hours
(M) Indicates course is also available in a mentoring format.
*All graduate students must take this course during orientation in their first semester; however, students will not receive a credit hour or be charged for the course.
Preparation for Doctoral Study
This specialization also is the recommended track for students preparing to do PhD or DMin study in biblical exposition or expository preaching.