Advanced M.Div. — Boyce Alumnus
This an accelerated degree designed specifically for graduates of Boyce College. It provides Boyce alumni the freedom necessary to pursue advanced studies tailored to their specific calling and research interests. This program includes reduced coursework and maximum flexibility so that Boyce graduates can continue to study with the authors on the campus they already love.
Note: Continuing students should consult the Academic Catalog for the year in which they started for course requirements as the current requirements may have changed.
Contact the Student Success Office with questions.
The Advanced Master of Divinity for Boyce Alumnus in the School of Theology is an accelerated professional degree program for graduates of Boyce College who have at least a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average.
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20400 | Elementary Hebrew | (3) |
| 22400 | Elementary Greek | (3) |
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)1 | (2) |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 33 | |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| 20440 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis | (3) |
| 22440 | Greek Syntax and Exegesis | (3) |
| 27800 | Theology of the Old Testament | 3 |
| 27820 | Theology of the New Testament | 3 |
| Hebrew Exegesis Elective | 3 | |
| Greek Exegesis Elective | 3 | |
| Church and Baptist History Electives2 |
6 | |
| Systematic Theology Elective3 |
3 | |
| Theology and Tradition Electives3 | 9 | |
| Apologetics, Ethics, & Philosophy | 12 | |
| Philosophy, Ethics, Apologetics Electives3 | 12 | |
| Mission, Evangelism, and Ministry | 16 | |
| 40301 | Pastoral Ministry4 or | 3 |
| 45260 | Discipleship and Family Ministry | |
| 40080 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| 44910 | Applied Ministry: Theology | 1 |
| Biblical Counseling Elective5 | 3 | |
| Missions Elective5 | 3 | |
| Preaching Elective6 | 3 | |
| Elective Studies | 12 | |
| Unrestricted Electives (SOT or BGS)7 | 12 | |
| Total Advanced M.Div. – School of Theology (Boyce Alumnus) Requirements | 73 | |
| Written Communication (if required) | +2 | |
1See Written Communication Requirement here.
2 Introductory courses such as 25100, 25120, and 26200 do not fulfill the elective requirement.
3Introductory courses such as 27060, 27070, 27080, 28500 and 29250 do not fulfill the elective requirements.
4Pastoral Ministry (40301) is reserved and required for men.
5Introductory courses such as 32960 and 34300 do not fulfill the elective requirement.
6If a student takes Christian Preaching (30000) because of an entrance deficiency, then that student must take Preaching Practicum (30020) to fulfill the preaching elective requirement. Christian Preaching (30000) is reserved and required for men. Women will substitute Christian Teaching (45400). Preaching Practicum (30020) is reserved and required for men. Women will substitute The Worshiping Church (40200).
7Unrestricted Electives can be taken in either the Billy Graham School or the School of Theology. Introductory or survey courses do not fulfill this elective requirement.