Page 42 2025–26 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Accelerated Master of Divinity Accelerated Master of Divinity The Accelerated Master of Divinity program involves a threeyear (100 hours) undergraduate curriculum (see undergraduate catalog for details) that contains the course requirements to enable the student to complete a BA in biblical studies and an MDiv in five years or less, combined program. Mission The mission of the Accelerated Master of Divinity (MDiv) program 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 a capstone internship. Areas of Focus The MDiv 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 MDiv 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 MDiv program is offered in an on-campus classroom format. Course Requirements The following 61-hour program should comprise the remaining two years of the graduate status at Cedarville. Combined BA/MDiv — Year 4....................................................30 Year 4 — Fall Semester..........................................................15 BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church...........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 studnets — BTCM-6530 Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls................................................... 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 BA/MDiv — Year 5....................................................31 Year 5......................................................................................16 1BTAT-6510 Character Colloquium (Fa,Sp).........................2 2BTAT-6850 Practicum in Ministry (Su,Fa,Sp).....................2 BTBL-6630 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis (Fa)..................3 BTHT-6100 Biblical Theology (Fa)......................................3 BTAT-6110 Biblical Care and Counseling (Fa,Sp)...............3 *BTAT-6900 Ministry Internship (Su,Fa,Sp)........................3 Required Track Courses.................................................... 15 *Capstone Course BTAT-6900: Students must have no more than 16 hours remaining in the completion of their MDiv program to register for this course. Director approval required. 1BTAT-6510: Accelerated MDiv students take course twice consecutively, typically in the last two semesters before walking in commencement. 2BTAT-6850: Students typically take this course in the Summer before their final two semesters in the program. Can be taken in a Fall or Spring semester. Must be taken prior to BTAT-6900 Ministry Internship. Available Tracks (Students can take more than one track).........15 Bible Translation Track...............................................................15 BTNT-7150 Greek Exegesis of a New Testament Book (Fa).....3 BTOT-7150 Hebrew Exegesis of an Old Testament Book (Sp). 3 *LING-6080 Linguistics for Language Learning........................3 *LING-6090 Sociolinguistics......................................................3 *LING-6100 Translation Theory.................................................3 BTNT-7150 Greek Exegesis of a New Testament Book (Fa).....3 BTOT-7150 Hebrew Exegesis of an Old Testament Book (Sp). 3 *Course offered by the School of Arts and Humanities. Biblical and Theological Studies Research Track...................15 BTAT-6560 Text-Driven Preaching 2 (for male students)...........3 (or BTCM-6530 Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls (for female students)..........................................3) BTBS-7940 Thesis Research....................................................2 BTBS-7950 Thesis Writing........................................................1 BTNT-7150 Greek Exegesis of a New Testament Book (Fa).....3 BTOT-7150 Hebrew Exegesis of an Old Testament Book (Sp). 3 BTHT/BTBS-7XXX Elective......................................................3
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