Master of Divinity (School of Theology)
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Master of Divinity
The training you need to live your calling, wherever God calls you.
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Southwestern Seminary’s School of Theology is designed to prepare students for the broadest range of Christian ministries, especially in the local church.
DEGREE HIGHLIGHTS
- Available fully online
- Includes biblical languages
- Preparation for church and parachurch ministries
Students receive training in the classical theological disciplines of Old Testament, New Testament, church history and historical theology, systematic theology, ethics, and philosophy, as well as applied disciplines such as pastoral ministry, preaching, evangelism, and missions. In addition, students may use elective hours to pursue concentrations in any school at Southwestern in accordance with their ministry goals and academic interests. The School of Theology M.Div. is the master’s degree best suited for the student preparing for a pastoral or preaching ministry, as well as those seeking to flourish as servant leaders of other ministries focused on precise and practical teaching of the Bible.
Available Concentrations
- Biblical Counseling
- Biblical Languages
- Biblical Theology
- Chaplaincy
- Family and Children's Ministry
- Christian Leadership
- Church Planting
- Ethics, Philosophy, and Apologetics
- Evangelism
- Student and Family Ministry
- Islamic Studies
- Missions
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Pastoral Ministry
- Philosophy of Religion
- Preaching
- Discipleship and Teaching
- Theological Studies
- Ministry to Women
Course Requirements
Prerequisites
The student must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. One year of elementary Greek is pre-requisite for the degree. Students who have not completed Greek prior to enrollment may complete Greek concurrently with other degree requirements. Hebrew may be substituted as the prerequisite language. For details on using Hebrew as a prerequisite, please contact the Registrar’s Office.
Degree Requirements
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Hermeneutics | BIBST 3203 | 3 |
| Old Testament I | OLDTS 3313 | 3 |
| Old Testament II | OLDTS 3323 | 3 |
| Biblical Hebrew I | HEBRW 4313 | 3 |
| Biblical Hebrew II | HEBRW 4323 | 3 |
| New Testament I | NEWTS 3313 | 3 |
| New Testament II | NEWTS 3323 | 3 |
| Biblical Greek I (prerequisite) | GREEK 3313 | (3) |
| Biblical Greek II (prerequisite) | GREEK 3323 | (3) |
| Hebrew 5003 or Greek 4313 | Syntax Elective | 3 |
Total Hours
88
- Female students complete WOMST courses as listed in lieu of the required PRCHG/PAMSN courses.
- Students seeking a concentration take specific courses in lieu of elective hours. See Master of Divinity Concentrations for details.
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