2018-19 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 26 2018–19 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Divinity Optional Tracks (Students may choose more than one track) ..................9 Academic Ministry Track. ............................................................9 BTBS-7940 Thesis Research.................................................... 2 BTBS-7950 Thesis Writing........................................................ 1 BTAT, BTBL, BTBS, BTHT, BTNT, BTOT, or BTPA Elective...... 3 Choose one from the following.................................................. 3 BTNT-7150 Greek Exegesis of a New Testament Book......3 BTOT-7150 Hebrew Exegesis of an Old Testament Book...3 Biblical Apologetics Track...........................................................9 BTPA-6250 Philosophy of Religion............................................ 3 BTPA-6450 Christian Apologetics............................................. 3 Choose one from the following.................................................. 3 BTHT-6300 Global Theology...........................................3 BTAT, BTBL, BTBS, BTHT, BTNT, BTOT, or BTPA Elective..............................................................3 Biblical Care and Counseling Track............................................9 BTAT-6130 Ministerial Counseling............................................. 3 Choose one from the following.................................................. 3 BTAT-6410 Discipleship......................................................3 BTAT-6740 Theology of Sexuality and Family.....................3 Choose one from the following.................................................. 3 BTAT-6140 Counseling and Mentoring Men........................3 BTAT-6150 Counseling and Mentoring Women. .................3 Missions Track..............................................................................9 BTAT-6230 Contemporary World Missions................................ 3 BTAT-6240 Cross-Cultural Ministry............................................ 3 Choose one from the following.................................................. 3 BTAT-6250 Church Planting................................................3 BTHT-6300 Global Theology..............................................3 Pastoral Ministry Track*...............................................................9 BTAT-6560 Text-Driven Preaching 2.......................................... 3 Choose two from the following.................................................. 3 BTAT-6210 Biblical Leadership............................................3 BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church. ..........3 BTAT, BTBL, BTBS, BTHT, BTNT, BTOT, or BTPA Elective.................................................................3 *Pastoral Ministry track is reserved for male students. Women’s Ministry Track*. ............................................................9 BTCM-6530 Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls......... 3 BTHT-6740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood........................... 3 Choose one from the following.................................................. 3 BTAT-6150 Counseling and Mentoring Women. .................3 BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church. ..........3 *Women’s Ministry track is reserved for female students. Worship and Theology Track*......................................................9 BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church.................. 3 BTHT-6210 Theology of Worship............................................... 3 BTOT-6160 Psalms................................................................... 3 *Worship track students will participate in a worship forum (0 credits) and should have an internship involving worship leadership (vocals or instrumental) Youth and Family Ministry Track.................................................9 BTCM-6420 Youth Ministries..................................................... 3 Choose one from the following.................................................. 3 BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church. ..........3 BTAT-6410 Discipleship......................................................3 BTAT-6740 Theology of Sexuality and Family.....................3 Choose one from the following.................................................. 3 BTCM-6410 Children’s Ministries. ......................................3 BTCM-6430 Adult Ministries...............................................3 BTCM-6530 Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls..3 Master of Divinity Curriculum Summary Proficiency requirements............................................................0–3 Master of Divinity course requirements........................................79 Optional Track............................................................................. (9) Total. .......................................................................................79-88 Character Colloquium This course is an introduction to the importance of Christian character in the outworking of public ministry. Residential M.Min. students will attend Cedarville’s chapel two days a week, and on another day will meet together with the program director for character cultivation, prayer, and encouragement. Online students will have interactive discussions with other students and the program director, and there will be opportunities to view Cedarville chapel services online as a part of course discussions. 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. Admission 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. Graduate Admissions will then notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the M.Div. program for the 2018–19 academic year is $399 per semester credit hour. The graduation fee for the M.Div. program for the 2018–19 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.