Islamic Studies M.Div. Specialization
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve in a wide variety of ministerial callings in which Islam and Muslims are addressed, such as International Missions and Urban Ministry.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Lloyd A. Harsch (Curriculum Coordinator)
Dr. Michael H. Edens (Specialization Advisor)
Program Requirements
Basic Ministerial Competency Component (65 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 (7 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Supervised Ministry 1: Personal Evangelism Practicum (M) | 2 |
Discipleship Strategies (M) | 2 |
Christian Missions (M) | 3 |
Interpersonal Skills Competency (2 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Interpersonal Relationship Skills | 2 |
Servant Leadership Competency (8 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Supervised Ministry 2: Ministry Practicum (M) | 2 |
Church Leadership and Administration (M) | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
Spiritual and Character Formation Competency (4 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Christian Ethics | 3 |
Introduction to Spiritual Formation (M) | 1 |
Worship Leadership Competency (5 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Proclaiming the Bible | 3 |
Preaching Practicum (M) | 2 |
Islamic Studies Component (15 hours)
Islamic Studies Core (9 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
World Religions: Islam | 3 |
Jesus and Islam | 3 |
Word of God in Christianity and Islam | 3 |
Islamic Studies Electives (6 hours)
Elective Component (3 hours)
Free Elective (3 hours)
Total Required: 83 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.
**Students who do not have a pastoral ministry calling (e.g., pastor, ministry staff, chaplain, or church planter) may choose to take Christian Ministry instead of Pastoral Ministry.
***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.