Ministry to Women M.Div. Specialization
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
The purpose of the Master of Divinity in Ministry to Women is to equip students with knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to be applied in the practice of ministry to women.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Emily Dean (Program Supervisor/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 |
Ministry to Women Specialization (12 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Foundations in Ministry to Women | 3 |
Contemporary Context of Ministry to Women | 3 |
Select 6 hours from the following courses: | |
Women from a Biblical Perspective | 3 |
Teaching and Writing Ministry for Women | 3 |
Emerging Generations in Ministry to Women | 3 |
Intercultural Missions and Ministry to Women | 3 |
Ministry to Women Special Event | 1-3 |
Ministry to Women Project or Special Topic | 1-3 |
Free Electives (6 hours)
course | hours | |
|---|---|---|
These electives may be taken in women's studies or in other disciplines. | 6 |
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.