2016-17 Graduate and Adult Academic Catalog

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School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity
Mission
The mission of the Master of Divinity program (M.Div.) at
Cedarville University is to equip graduates academically and
practically with the skills necessary for a lifetime of fruitful ministry.
This mission is achieved through a rigorous curriculum that
exposes the student to each part of the Old and New Testaments
while becoming proficient in Hebrew and Greek. Moreover, the
student studies Christian theology as the foundation for ministry.
This biblical and theological knowledge undergirds the practice of
preaching, teaching, and ministry in which the student participates
during a mentorship and an internship. The capstone course,
Exegesis to Exposition, requires the student to pull from each area
of knowledge in preparing text-focused and practical sermons and
studies.
Area of Focus
The M.Div. program offers courses that focus on biblical content
and interpretation, theology, biblical languages, preaching and
teaching, and ministerial leadership.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the M.Div. program, graduates should be
able to:
1. Exhibit genuine devotion to God through living by biblical
wisdom.
2. Demonstrate an ability to interpret and apply biblical texts
and to articulate historically aware theological positions.
3. Communicate the truth of God’s Word with clarity, accuracy,
relevance, and conviction by preaching, teaching, and
writing.
4. Design and implement theologically driven ministry in the
church and community.
5. Articulate a personal commitment to and a strategic vision
for the church participating in God’s purposes in a variety of
cultural contexts.
Program Prerequisites
Language Proficiency
M.Div. students begin language study in Intermediate Greek.
Proficiency in elementary Greek should be acquired before
entering this course. Cedarville does not prescribe how this
proficiency must be met; however, a student may be asked to
take a test before entering into Intermediate Greek. Questions
regarding this policy may be directed to the Assistant Dean of
Graduate Programs in the School of Biblical and Theological
Studies.
Accelerated Master of Divinity
The accelerated Master of Divinity program involves a
three-year undergraduate curriculum (see undergraduate catalog
for details) that contains the course requirements to enable the
student to complete a B.A. in biblical studies and an M.Div. in a
five-year, dual-degree program.
The following 61-hour program should comprise the remaining
two years of the graduate status at Cedarville.
Combined B.A./M.Div. —Year 4................................................30
Year 4 — Fall Semester.......................................................... 15
(or )
Year 4 — Spring Semester...................................................... 15
(female students)
Combined B.A./M.Div. —Year 5................................................31
Year 5 — Fall Semester.......................................................... 15
(female students)
(or )
Year 5 — Spring Semester...................................................... 16
(or )
(or )
(or )
*As graduate students, M.Div. students will attend the Monday and Wednesday
Cedarville University chapels.
Note: The first three years of the Master of Divinity Accelerated program curriculum
are described in the undergraduate catalog and is available upon request from
graduate admissions.
Accelerated Master of Divinity Curriculum Summary
Proficiency requirements............................................................0–3
Master of Divinity Accelerated course requirements....................61
Total.............................................................................................61