Majors
Bachelor of Arts - MDiv Track Major
Major Overview
This major is specific for those students who are working on the Accelerated MDiv and desire to earn both the BA and the MDiv at NOBTS. This specialized major allows Leavell College students to earn up to 1/3 of the credits required for the MDiv by earning at least a B in specific courses. The courses in the 24-hour major are taken at the graduate level. Students pursuing this degree should work closely with the staff in our Accelerated Programs office.
MDiv-Track Major (24 Hours)
Core Component (18 hours)
Choose 18 hours from the following graduate courses. Students should prioritize courses that fit their desired MDiv specialization.
cOURSES (CHOOSE 18 hours) | HOURS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Systematic Theology 2* | 3 hours | ||
Baptist Heritage* | 2 Hours | ||
Proclaiming the Bible* OR Teaching the Bible | 3 hours | ||
Discipleship Strategies | 2 hours | ||
Christian Missions | 3 hours | ||
Interpersonal Relationship Skills | 2 hours | ||
Church Revitalization | 2 hours | ||
Introduction to Spiritual Formation | 1 hour | ||
Christian Apologetics OR Philosophy of Religion | 3 hours | ||
Worship Leadership | 3 hours | ||
Preaching Practicum OR Teaching Practicum | 2 hours |
*Denotes courses required in all MDiv specializations
Specialization Component (6 hours)
Choose 6 credits from your MDiv specialization.
The Bachelor of Arts + MDiv track can be combined with all MDiv specializations
Maximizing the Accelerated MDiv
The Accelerated MDiv allows Leavell College Students to earn up to 1/3 of the credits required for an MDiv degree by earning at least a "B" in the following courses. Students should select classes as they fit into the desired MDiv specialization.
Courses | hOURS | |
|---|---|---|
Old Testament Survey + OT Elective* | 3 hours | |
New Testament Survey +NT Elective* | 3 hours | |
Hermeneutics* | 3 hours | |
Practice of Evangelism* | 2 hours | |
Christian Doctrine +Theology Elective* | 3 hours | |
Biblical Backgrounds | 2 hours | |
Introduction to Counseling | 2 hours | |
Church Leadership & Admin | 3 hours | |
Church Ministry Practicum | 2 hours | |
Introduction to Ministry | 3 hours | |
Survey of Church History 1 | 2 hours | |
Survey of Church History 2 | 3 hours | |
Intro to Christian Ethics | 3 hours | |
Greek 1 + Greek 2 | 3 hours | |
Hebrew 1 + Hebrew 2 | 3 hours | |
Readings from the Greek NT +Adv. Readings from the Greek NT | 3 hours | |
Readings from the Hebrew OT +Readings from the Hebrew OT |
*These courses qualify students for credits required in every MDiv specialization.