2017-2018 Graduate Academic Catalog

2017–18 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 23 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. 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 BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church. ..........3 (or BTAT-6410 Discipleship........................................... 3) BTBL-6610 Elementary Hebrew 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 4 — Spring Semester...................................................... 15 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 BTNT-6140 New Testament 4-Johannine Literature...........3 BTOT-6140 Old Testament 4-Writings.................................3 Combined B.A./M.Div. —Year 5................................................31 Year 5 — 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 BTAT-6210 Biblical Leadership............................................3 (or BTHT-6740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood............. 3) Year 5 — Spring Semester...................................................... 16 BTAT-6110 Biblical Care and Counseling............................3 *BTAT-6510 Character Colloquium......................................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. 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. **Capstone Accelerated Master of Divinity Curriculum Summary Master of Divinity accelerated course requirements....................61 Total.............................................................................................61