— The School of Theology —

Master of Divinity

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The Master of Divinity is the foundational graduate degree program for ministry preparation. The program of study is designed to give the student comprehensive knowledge in biblical and theological studies and to help the student develop the specific skills needed for effective ministry.

The need of today’s student for specialized preparation in specific forms of ministry is met through curricular options. The school offers the following concentrations: Christian ministry, Pastoral Studies, Biblical and Theological Studies, Biblical Counseling, and Worldview and Apologetics. Students with questions about which concentration to choose should seek advisement from the Academic Advisor of the School of Theology.

This Core is required for the Christian Ministry, Pastoral Studies, Biblical and Theological Studies, Biblical Counseling, and Worldview and Apologetics concentrations.

Master of Divinity Core
Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
20400 Elementary Hebrew (3)
22400 Elementary Greek (3)
31980 Written Communication (if required) (2)
42490 Cooperative Program (0)
Scripture and Interpretation (21 hours)
20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3
20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3
20440 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis 3
22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3
22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3
22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3
22440 Greek Syntax and Exegesis 3
Theology and Tradition (15 hours)
25100 Introduction to Church History I 3
25120 Introduction to Church History II 3
27060 Systematic Theology I 3
27070 Systematic Theology II 3
27080 Systematic Theology III 3
Worldview and Culture (6 hours)
28500 Introduction to Christian Philosophy 3
29250 Survey of Christian Ethics 3
Ministry and Proclamation (22 hours)
30000 Christian Preaching1 3
30020 Preaching Practicum2 3
32100 Personal Evangelism 3
32960 Introduction to Missiology 3
34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling3 3
35040 Leadership and Family Ministry 3
40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 2
44910 Applied Ministry: Theology or  
44955 Applied Ministry: Women 2
Total Theology M.Div. Core Hours 64
• Elementary Hebrew (if required) +3
• Elementary Greek (if required) +3
• Written Communication (if required) +2

©See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.
1Christian Preaching (30000) is reserved for men. Women will substitute The Ministry of Teaching (45400).
2Preaching Practicum (30020) is reserved for men. Women will substitute courses 45450, 46515, or 48100.
3 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling is not required in the M.Div. with a Concentration in Worldview and Apologetics program.


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SBTS students: Journal of Theology pick up times

Students may pick up their free copy of the Fall 2009 issue of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology (on the Parables in Matthew) in Williams Hall 5123 during the following days and times: (more…)

Vox Pop informational meeting

Vox Pop will be hosting an informational meeting at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Honeycutt 222/224. Vox Pop exists to educate and equip Southern Seminary students to be well-rounded ministers of the Gospel by raising awareness of social justice and human suffering around the world as they relate to gospel witness. (more…)

Red Cross Blood Drive at SBTS

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Southern Seminary’s campus from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Levering Gym. Donors of all blood types are needed. All participants are required to show either a Blood Donor Card or picture ID. (more…)


Blogs

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What My Wife Taught Me about Glory and Power
by Russell D. MooreNov 4

I still remember the first time I heard my now wife’s name, “Maria Hanna,” mentioned in conversation. I had no idea how she would live up to her name. Hannah, after all, was a weeping, trusting woman, who longed for the blessing of children…and who longed to see her children bless the Lord. Her faith brought about the prophetic voice (Samuel) through whom God would give us the house of David, the line of our Lord Jesus.

Is Truth Really Plural? Postmodernism in Full Flower
by R. Albert Mohler Jr.Nov 4

The question of truth stands at the very center of the postmodern challenge. As with any major shift in human thinking, postmodernism comes packaged with both positive and negative elements. Positively, the general worldview of postmodernism reminds us that we are deeply embedded in cultural and linguistic systems that shape and influence our thinking.

NewsNote: Naughty Rodents — Your Brain without Dad
by R. Albert Mohler Jr.Nov 3

Do children need fathers? Fascinating research on that question is reported by Shirley S. Wang of The Wall Street Journal. Anna Katherina Braun, a German biologist, has been working with colleagues to understand the biological impact of single parenting. Her research has focused on the degu, a small rodent that is a distant relation to the guinea pig.

Send Me Your Ethics Questions!
by Russell D. MooreNov 3

I want to hear your ethics problems. This morning we’re launching a brand new, fun project here called “Q&E: Questions and Ethics.” I’m raring to go. Here’s the way it works. If you’re thinking about an ethical dilemma (big or small) that’s got you thinking, send it to me. Maybe it’s something you heard a co-worker talking about, and you wonder: “If that were me, what would I do, as a Christian?”