Through The Village Church Institute’s Training Program, future or current Southern students can earn 21 hours of credit toward an M.Div.
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| Introduction to Old Testament I | 3 |
| Introduction to New Testament I | 3 |
| Introduction to New Testament II | 3 |
| Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| Total Credits, The Village Church Institute | 21 |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Integrative Seminar I: Leadership | 6 |
| Integrative Seminar II: Proclamation | 6 |
| Integrative Seminar III: Outreach | 6 |
| Total Credits, Ministry Apprentice Program | 18 |
Students must be approved by The Village Church. Students enroll in MAP courses via SBTS and pay tuition.
Students who complete the Village Church Training Program have an accelerated path towards completing a Southern Seminary masters degree.
| Master of Divinity Degrees | Credits from TVCI | Remaining credits | Remaining credit with MAP |
|---|---|---|---|
Great Commission Studies* |
21 |
67 |
49 |
Christian Ministry* |
21 |
67 |
49 |
Apologetics*
|
21 |
67 |
n/a |
*Concentration available fully online.
| Master of Arts Degres | Credits from TVCI | Remaining Credits |
|---|---|---|
Apologetics*Islamic Studies |
18 |
44 |
Biblical Counseling* |
21 |
39 |
Christian Education*Church Ministries***Leadership***Missiology*** |
21 |
40 |
Theological Studies – Intercultural Leadership*Theological Studies – School of Theology* |
18 |
30 |
Theological Studies – Billy Graham School* |
21 |
27 |
Worship Leadership*** |
21 |
43 |
*Concentration available fully online.
**Available at a distance with 2 short trips to Louisville required.
***50% of the degree must be earned on-campus in Louisville.
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