Master of Divinity in Ethics and Philosophy
The Ethics and Philosophy concentration is designed to prepare ministers to engage culture with a compelling Christian understanding of the world. Through this concentration, students gain an understanding of how to interpret culture and to apply a Christian worldview to issues such as those related to science, philosophy, visual arts, film, critical thinking, law and government, and ethics.
Program Requirements
Concentration in Ethics and Philosophy
| Philosophy and Ethics | ||
|---|---|---|
| 28510 | History of Philosophy I: Classical and Medieval | 3 |
| 28520 | History of Philosophy II: Modern and Postmodern | 3 |
| 28500 | Christian Philosophy | 3 |
| 29700 | The Church, the World, and Politics | 3 |
| 29860 | Christian Ethics and Human Sexuality | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| 28970 | Logic | 3 |
| 29477 | Studies in Ethics | 3 |
| 29560 | Christian Ethics and Racial Justice | 3 |
| 29580 | Christian Ethics and the Environment | 3 |
| 29600 | Christian Ethics and Biomedical Issues | 3 |
| 29850 | Christian Ethics and the Family | 3 |
| Total Philosophy and Ethics Concentration Requirements | 18 | |
Master of Divinity Core
This core curriculum is required for the Master of Divinity degree in the School of Theology. It applies to all concentrations.
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20400 | Elementary Hebrew | (3) |
| 22400 | Elementary Greek | (3) |
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)1 | (2) |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 45 | |
| 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 |
| 25100 | Introduction to Church History I | 3 |
| 25120 | Introduction to Church History II | 3 |
| 26200 | Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| 29250 | Survey of Christian Ethics | 3 |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | 24 | |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| 30000 | Christian Preaching or | 3 |
| 45400 | Christian Teaching2 | |
| 30020 | Preaching Practicum or | 3 |
| 40200 | The Worshiping Church2 | |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 34300 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 40080 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| 40301 | Pastoral Ministry or2 | 3 |
| 45260 | Discipleship and Family Ministry | |
| Applied Ministry | 1 | |
| 44910 | Applied Ministry: Theology | 1 |
| Total Master of Divinity, Worldview and Culture Requirements | 88 | |
| 20400 | Elementary Hebrew (if required) | +3 |
| 22400 | Elementary Greek (if required) | +3 |
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required) | +2 |
1 See Written Communication Requirement.
2 Courses 30000, 30020, and 40301 are reserved and required for men.
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