Master of Divinity in Apologetics
Apologetics programs at Southern Seminary train student 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.
Program Requirements
Concentration in Apologetics
| 28500 | Christian Philosophy | 3 |
| 28630 | Christianity and Science | 3 |
| 28660 | History and Methods of Apologetics | 3 |
| 28677 | Topics in Apologetics | 3 |
| 28720 | Problem of Evil | 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 |
| 32985 | History and Religion of Islam | 3 |
| Total Apologetics 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) |
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)1 | (2) |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 42 | |
| 20200 | Introduction to the Old Testament I | 3 |
| 20220 | Introduction to the Old Testament II | 3 |
| 20440 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis or | 3 |
| 22440 | Greek Syntax and Exegesis | |
| 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 | 27 | |
| 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 |
| 32980 | World Religions and Christian Mission | 3 |
| 34300 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 40800 | Christian Leadership or | 3 |
| 40301 | Pastoral Ministry2 | |
| 45260 | Discipleship and Family Ministry | 3 |
| Applied Ministry | 1 | |
| 44920 | Applied Ministry: BGS or | 1 |
| 44930 | Applied Ministry: Mission Trips/Partnership | |
| Total Master of Divinity, Apologetics Requirements | 88 | |
1See Written Communication Requirement here.
2Courses 30000, 30020, and 40301 are reserved for, but not required of, men.
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