2018-19 Graduate Academic Catalog

2018–19 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 25 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 they become 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. Areas 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 Objectives 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 Delivery This M.Div. program is offered in a residential classroom format. 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 Director of the Master of Divinity program in the School of Biblical and Theological Studies. Course Requirements Course requirements involve a minimum of 79 semester hours with an additional optional 9 hours in a selected track including: Master of Divinity requirements. ..............................................79 Year 1 – Fall Semester...............................................................15 BTBL-6510 Intermediate Greek............................................. 3 1 BTBS-6020 Biblical Research Methods............................... 0 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 BTHT-6110 Christian History and Theology 1........................ 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..........................................................15 BTBL-6620 Elementary Hebrew 2......................................... 3 BTHT-6120 Christian History and Theology 2....................... 3 BTHT-6370 Christian Theology 4-Church and Last Things... 3 BTNT-6140 New Testament 4-Johannine Literature.............. 3 BTOT-6140 Old Testament 4-Writings.................................... 3 Year 3 – Fall Semester..........................................................10-16 *BTAT-6510 Character Colloquium......................................... 1 2 BTAT-6500 Text-Driven Preaching 1. .................................... 3 BTBL-6630 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis............................. 3 BTHT-6100 Biblical Theology................................................. 3 (Optional Track courses........................................................ 6) Year 3 – Spring Semester........................................................ 6-9 BTAT-6110 Biblical Care and Counseling............................... 3 * *BTAT-6900 Ministry Internship............................................ 3 (Optional Track course.......................................................... 3) *As graduate students, M.Div. students will attend the Monday and Wednesday Cedarville University chapels. ** Capstone 1 BTBS-6020 must be completed before the second semester of student's program 2 Female students should take BTAT-6480 Women’s Communication for Ministry .