Advanced Master of Divinity—BGS (Boyce Alumnus)
The Advanced Master of Divinity (Boyce Alumnus) in the Billy Graham School is an accelerated professional degree program for graduates of Boyce College who have at least a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average.
Students who are interested in this program must consult the Associate Dean of the Billy Graham School.
Program Requirements
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20400 | Elementary Hebrew (if required) | (3) |
| 22400 | Elementary Greek (if required) | (3) |
| 20440 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis or | (3) |
| 22440 | Greek Syntax and Exegesis (if required) | |
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)* | (2) |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 24 | |
| 26200 | Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission | 3 |
| Advanced Elective in Church History | 3 | |
| Advanced Electives in Christian Theology | 6 | |
| 27800 | Theology of the Old Testament | 3 |
| 27820 | Theology of the New Testament | 3 |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| Elective in Worldview/Philosophy/Ethics | 3 | |
| Mission, Evangelism and Ministry | 27 | |
| 30020 | Preaching Practicum or | 3 |
| 32160 | Evangelistic Preaching1 | |
| 30960 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| 32980 | World Religions and Christian Mission | 3 |
| 33820 | Introduction to Church Planting or | 3 |
| 36550 | Introduction to Church Revitalization | |
| 33855 | Apologetics in the Local Church | 3 |
| 34305 | Practical Context in Theology | 3 |
| 40080 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| 40200 | The Worshiping Church | 3 |
| 45260 | Discipleship and Family Ministry | 3 |
| Applied Ministry | 1 | |
| 44920 | Applied Ministry: BGS or | 1 |
| 44930 | Applied Ministry: Mission Trips/Partnership | |
| Free Electives2 | 21 | |
| Total Advanced Master of Divinity—BGS (Boyce Alumnus) Requirements | 73 | |
| Written Communication (if required) | +2 | |
uSee Written Communication Requirement here.
1Women will substitute Christian Teaching (45400).
2Free Electives can be taken in either the Billy Graham School or School of Theology. Students may choose four electives from a given department in the Billy Graham School to earn a concentration in Biblical Counseling, Biblical Worship, Evangelism and Missions, or Leadership and Discipleship.