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The M.Div. Degree is a 92-credit-hour professional graduate degree designed to equip pastors and others in related ministries with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for their calling. It is the standard theological degree obtained by clergy across North America.
This degree program is a survey of all major areas of biblical, theological, historical, and practical disciplines related to the Christian ministry. Elective courses address individual interests and enhance preparation for further studies.
Objectives for the Master of Divinity Degree
Students who graduate with an M. Div. will have:
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1.Gained an in-depth study of the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, including the biblical languages
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2.Developed skills in Bible interpretation and effective proclamation
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3.Become knowledgeable of the history of the Church and Christian doctrine
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4.Learned the basics of church planting and an appreciation of cross-cultural missions
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5.Grown in skills of teaching and administering within a church context
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6.Gained a better understanding of oneself and what it takes to counsel others
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7.Learned how to grow and mature as a minister while giving pastoral leadership to others
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8.Conducted effective research and matured as a critical thinker
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9.Participated in field ministry where knowledge becomes experience
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10.Grown in Christ-likeness through the mutual support of other Christians
Requirements
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1.The prerequisite for this degree is a B.A. degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
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2.A total of 92 credit hours is required for the completion of the degree.
The following outlines the required courses
that students must take in order to complete the M.Div. degree.
Distance M.Div. at SeminaryLink.com
The Seminary is now able to offer the M. Div. degree to students who are unable to relocate to the Cochrane campus as resident students through SeminaryLink.com. This program combines online course offerings in the fall and spring semesters with January and May/June intensive on-campus courses. Now students can remain in their ministry settings and still complete the entire M. Div. degree. The program is flexible enough so that a student can start at virtually anytime.
In each course, there is intentional building of an on-line learning community via discussion boards (threaded discussion), chat-rooms, collaborative online student group projects, weekly faculty monitoring of responses, the provision of online chapels with streamed audio, and orientations to help the students feel part of the CSBS family.
In addition, students are part of faculty-led online weekly Journey Groups with three or four students in each group. The yearly J-term (January and May/June) intensives will provide not only one-third of the M. Div. degree but also make possible on-campus opportunities to build community.
Online class and course packages are made up of weekly text-based curriculum materials enhanced by PowerPoint, audio and video streaming, and the use of electronic links such as the online library catalogue, periodical base, a Web Electronic Resources page listing biblical dictionaries, commentaries, free Bible software from Washburn Institute and other comparable biblical and theological educational resources.
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