The Christian Ministry concentration is designed for those called to ministry in the local church or Christian organizations. This option allows for maximum flexibility with elective choices, while ensuring that basic courses of biblical, theological, and ministry studies are included.

Students who would benefit from a broader- based set of curricular options will appreciate the opportunity for greater selection of free electives and of courses in several areas that will best meet their needs.

Exception to the M.Div. Core: 28500 Introduction to Christian Philosophy, 34300 Introduction to Biblical Counseling, and 35040 Introduction to Family Ministry are not required.

Vocational Objectives

• Pastorate
• Preaching
• North American Missions
• International Missions
• Biblical and theological studies
• Campus/college ministry
• Evangelism
• Doctoral studies
• Teaching in University or Seminary

Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Christian Ministry

26100	History of the Baptists	3
40301	Pastoral Ministry1	3
Free Electives		27
Christian Ministry Studies		33
Theology M.Div. Core (see exceptions to core above)		55
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Total Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Christian Ministry Requirements		88
• Elementary Hebrew (if required)		+3
• Elementary Greek (if required)		+3
• Written Communication (if required)		+2

¹ Pastoral Ministry (40301) is reserved for men. Women will substitute The Practice of Ministry for Women (40302).