Master of Divinity in Apologetics and Philosophy
Apologetics programs at Southern Seminary train students to defend the Christian faith by grounding it in a biblical worldview. This concentration is for church leaders who are interested in making practical application of apologetics in both local church and cross-cultural ministry contexts.
This concentration is offered in both residential and online formats.
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.
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Concentration in Apologetics and Philosophy
| 28500 | Christian Philosophy | 3 |
| 28660 | History and Methods of Apologetics | 3 |
| 28720 | Problem of Evil | 3 |
| 29370 | Moral Theory | 3 |
| 28730 | History of the Bible | 3 |
| 28677 | Studies in Apologetics (or) 28970 Logic | 3 |
| Total Apologetics and Philosophy 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 | (8) | |
|---|---|---|
| 20400 | Elementary Hebrew | (3) |
| 22400 | Elementary Greek | (3) |
| 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 |
| 22440 | Greek Syntax and Exegesis | 3 |
| 22100 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| 22200 | Introduction to the New Testament I | 3 |
| 22220 | Introduction to the New Testament II | 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 | 25 | |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| 30000 | Christian Preaching1 or | 3 |
| 45400 | Christian Teaching | |
| 30020 | Preaching Practicum1 or | 3 |
| 40200 | The Worshiping Church | |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 40080 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| 34300 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 40301 | Pastoral Ministry or1 | 3 |
| 45260 | Discipleship and Family Ministry | |
| Applied Ministry | 1 | |
| 44920 | Applied Ministry: BGS or | 1 |
| 44930 | Applied Ministry: Mission Trips/Partnership | |
| Total Master of Divinity, Apologetics and Philosophy Requirements | 88 | |
1Courses 30000, 30020, and 40301 are reserved and required for men.
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