Graduate Academic Catalog 2016 - 2017 
    
    Dec 30, 2024  
Graduate Academic Catalog 2016 - 2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master of Divinity, M.Div.


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Overview

To prepare people for pastoral leadership, family ministry, youth work, pastoral care and counseling, church planting, Bible teaching, community development and cross-cultural ministry, this degree combines classroom and field-based learning to produce personal growth in biblical knowledge, theological understanding, community building, and practical ministry experience. Students serve in a supervised ministry position for a minimum of four semesters. The electives provide opportunity for specialization. The M.Div. is the required degree for admission to Doctor of Ministry programs.

Required Courses (90 Units)


Expanding the Base


Choose one set^:

^Students may petition to substitute biblical language requirements (9 units) with BIB 722 - Biblical Language Tools  (3) and (6) units of Bible content courses. Interested students should discuss this option with their faculty advisor.

Electives


  • New Testament or Old Testament Bible content courses 5-6 Units
  • Practical studies 3 Units
  • MFT course 1.5 Units
  • Free electives 12.5-15.5 Units

Note:


*Must be FPU Biblical Seminary course.

**At least one biblical theology course must be an FPU Biblical Seminary course.

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