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. Greg Mathias (Program Supervisor)
Dr. Blake Newsom (Program 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 |
Expository Preaching Specialization (12 hours)
Specialization Courses (6 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
The Art and Craft of Preaching | 3 |
Pastoral Exposition | 3 |
Specialization Electives (6 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
The student may choose 6 hours from the following courses: | |
Contemporary Bible Exposition | 3 |
Apologetic Preaching | 3 |
Evangelistic Preaching | 3 |
Genre-Based Preaching (from the Gospels, Epistles, Prophets, etc.) | 3 |
Free Electives (6 hours)
course | hours | |
|---|---|---|
These electives may be taken in Expository Preaching or any other disciplines. | 6 |
Total Required: 87 hours
(M) Indicates course is also available in a mentoring format.
*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.
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.