Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies
The Pastoral Studies concentration is primarily designed to prepare men who are called to serve in the office of pastor in local congregations. A balance of biblical, theological, and ministry courses makes this a broad program of pastoral training, allowing for exposure to a range of knowledge and skills needed for effective ministry in the local church.
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 Pastoral Studies
| Restricted Electives | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scripture and Interpretation Elective | 3 | |
| Theology and Tradition Elective or | 6 | |
| Apologetics, Ethics, & Philosophy Elective | BGS Elective | 3 |
| Unrestricted Electives (can be taken in SOT or BGS) | 6 | |
| Total Pastoral Studies Studies 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) |
| 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 Preaching1 or | 3 |
| 45400 | Christian Teaching | |
| 30020 | Preaching Practicum1 or | 3 |
| 40200 | The Worshiping Church | |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 34300 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 40080 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| 40301 | Pastoral Ministry or1 | 3 |
| 45260 | Discipleship and Family Ministry | |
| Applied Ministry | 1 | |
| 44910 | Applied Ministry: Theology | 1 |
| Total Master of Divinity, Pastoral Studies Requirements | 88 | |
| 20400 | Elementary Hebrew (if required) | +3 |
| 22400 | Elementary Greek (if required) | +3 |
1Courses 30000, 30020, and 40301 are reserved and required for men.
Train for a truth-driven, gospel-centered pastoral ministry.
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