Philosophy M.Div. Specialization
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve as academicians, pastor-teachers, and apologists, with a focused preparation in the pursuit of classical wisdom in the Christian tradition.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Lloyd A. Harsch (Curriculum Coordinator)
Dr. Robert Stewart (Specialization Advisor)
Program Requirements
Basic Ministerial Competency Component (62-63 hours)
Biblical Exposition Competency (21 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
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 (13 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 |
NOBTS, SBC, and Cooperative Program | * |
Disciple Making Competency (6-7 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Supervised Ministry 1: Personal Evangelism Practicum (M) | 2 |
Church Evangelism (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 | 2 |
Church Leadership and Administration (M) | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
Spiritual and Character Formation Competency (4 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Introduction to Spiritual Formation (M) | 1 |
Christian Ethics | 3 |
Worship Leadership Competency (8 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Worship Leadership | 3 |
Proclaiming the Bible | 3 |
Preaching Practicum (M) | 2 |
Elective Component (3 hours)
Free Elective (3 hours)
Philosophy Concentration (21 hours)
Christian Philosophy Core (15 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
The Problem of Evil | 3 |
Logic | 3 |
Epistemology OR Metaphysics | 3 |
Philosophical Theology | 3 |
Christian Philosophy Electives**** (6 hours)
Take 6 hours from the following courses:
course | hours |
|---|---|
Development of Christian Ethical Thought | 3 |
Encountering World Religions | 3 |
Christian Apologetics | 3 |
Apologetic Method | 3 |
Contemporary Hermeneutical Theory | 3 |
Current Ethical Issues | 3 |
Ministerial Ethics | 3 |
Marriage and Family: A Christian Perspective | 3 |
World Religions: Eastern Religions | 3 |
World Religions: Islam | 3 |
World Religions: Judaism | 3 |
Christianity and the Sciences | 3 |
British Apologists | 3 |
Theology of C. S. Lewis | 3 |
Postmodernity & Contemporary Theological Issues | 3 |
Total Required: 86-87 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.
****This list is representative and may expand as new courses are developed.