2016-17 Graduate and Adult Academic Catalog

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2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog

School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Master of Divinity

Master of Divinity

Course requirements involve a minimum of 98 semester hours

including:

Master of Divinity requirements. ..............................................98

Year 1 – Fall Semester...............................................................16

BTBL-6510 Intermediate Greek............................................. 3 BTBS-6020 Biblical Research Methods. ............................... 1 BTHT/BTBS-6310 Hermeneutics.......................................... 3 BTHT-6340 Christian Theology 1-Bible,Trinity, and God the Father........................................................................... 3 BTNT-6110 New Testament 1-Synoptic Gospels.................... 3 BTOT-6110 Old Testament 1-Pentateuch............................... 3

Year 1 – Spring Semester..........................................................18

BTAT-6200 Intro to Missions.................................................. 3 BTAT-6220 Personal Evangelism........................................... 3 BTBL-6110 Greek Syntax and Exegesis................................ 3 BTHT-6350 Christian Theology 2-God the Son and God the Spirit............................................................................. 3 BTNT-6120 New Testament 2-Acts and NT Epistles. ............ 3 BTOT-6120 Old Testament 2-Former Prophets...................... 3

Year 2 – Fall Semester...............................................................15

BTBL-6610 Elementary Hebrew 1......................................... 3 BTCM/BTAT-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church............... 3

BTAT-6410 Discipleship...............................................3 BTHT-6360 Christian Theology 3-Salvation, Humanity, and Angels......................................................................... 3 BTNT-6130 New Testament 3-Pauline Literature................... 3 BTOT-6130 Old Testament 3-Latter Prophets........................ 3

Year 2 – Spring Semester..........................................................18

BTAT-6500 Text-Driven Preaching 1....................................... 3

(female students)

BTAT-6480 Women’s Communication for Ministry...................................................................3 BTBL-6620 Elementary Hebrew 2......................................... 3 BTHT-6370 Christian Theology 4-Church and Last Things... 3 BTHT-6500 Historical Theology............................................. 3

BTHT-6600 Church History.........................................3 BTNT-6140 New Testament 4-Johannine Literature.............. 3 BTOT-6140 Old Testament 4-Writings.................................... 3

Year 3 – Fall Semester...............................................................15

*BTAT-6510 Character Colloquium......................................... 1 BTAT-6560 Text-Driven Preaching 2....................................... 3

(female students)

BTCM-6530 Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls.....................................................3 BTAT-6850 Mentorship in Ministry. ........................................ 2 BTBL-6630 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis............................. 3 BTHT-6100 Biblical Theology................................................. 3 BTHT-6740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood........................ 3

(or

BTAT-6210 Biblical Leadership................................. 3)

Year 3

–

Spring Semester..........................................................16

BTAT-6110 Biblical Care and Counseling............................... 3 *BTAT-6510 Character Collquium........................................... 1 BTAT-6900 Ministry Internship............................................... 3 BTAT-6940 Issues and Values in Ministry.............................. 3 BTAT-6950 Exegesis to Exposition........................................ 3 BTPA-6450 Christian Apologetics.......................................... 3

(or

BTPA-6250 Philosophy of Religion ......................... 3)

(or

BTHT-6300 Global Theology................................... 3)

(or

BTHT-6740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood.......... 3)

*As graduate students, M.Div. students will attend the Monday and Wednesday

Cedarville University chapels.

Master of Divinity Curriculum Summary

Proficiency requirements............................................................0–3

Master of Divinity course requirements........................................98

Total.............................................................................................98

Character Colloquium

This course is an introduction to the importance of Christian

character in the outworking of public ministry. M.Div. students will

attend Cedarville’s chapel two days a week, and on another day

will meet together with a professor for character cultivation, prayer,

and encouragement. This one-credit course is taken during two

consecutive semesters.

Admission Standards

The Cedarville University Master of Divinity (M. Div.) program

invites applications from qualified students who hold a bachelor’s

degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved

university, who are able to present a strong academic record, and

who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ.

In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the

Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet

the following requirements:

• Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of

at least 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may

be offered in some cases and would enter with “academic

probation” status.

• Cedarville University students in the accelerated B.A./M.Div.

program must have completed the undergraduate portion

of the program. See the undergraduate catalog for more

information.

• Recommendations from a pastor and an academic referent/

professor.

Admissions Process and Timeframe

Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the

Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Application decisions

are generally made by the leadership of the M.Div. program within

two weeks after an admission application is completed. University

Admissions will then notify applicants of the admission decision.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition cost for the M.Div. program for the 2016–17 academic

year is $399 per semester credit hour.

The graduation fee for the M.Div. program for the 2016–17

academic year is $100.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Federal aid is available to students who meet established

requirements and complete the required forms. Institutional

scholarships are also available. For additional information, visit

cedarville.edu/gradaid.

Academic Advising

Each student is assigned an academic advisor by the assistant

dean The academic advisor offers counsel concerning course

scheduling. Students are encouraged to consult their academic

advisor prior to registration, whenever an academic problem

is encountered, or when considering any changes in their

educational program. Degree-seeking students may review their

academic program progression by selecting the Progress Tab

option in Student Planning at

cedarville.edu/studentplanning

The program director will work with each student individually to

construct a uniquely complimentary ministry internship.