2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 18 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Divinity Master of Divinity Course Requirements 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 or 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 or 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.