Master of Divinity Program

About Our Program The Master of Divinity (M.Div) is a professional degree designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and serve or desire to serve in such roles as pastor, missionary, teacher, theologian, professor, Christian counselor, chaplain, military or civilian. Students in this degree program develop competencies in Biblical Studies, Biblical Theology, Pastoral Care, Christian Counseling, Church History, Hermeneutics, and Homiletics. The curriculum is designed to be completed in three years, although many students may take longer due to family, church, and job related responsibilities. It is common for a pastor to work on his M.Div while actively pastoring a flock.

Program Objectives Graduates of the Master of Divinity Program will be able to demonstrate: • Knowledge of the nature and content of the whole Bible, a working methodology for biblical study and interpretation, and a clear formulation and personal integration of the student’s own understanding of the overarching message of the Bible. • Knowledge of the central doctrines of Christianity and of the historical models that have been used to articulate and apply them. Students will be able to formulate theological and ethical concepts in light of the heritage of the whole church and to apply these concepts in contemporary life situations. • An understanding of Christian ministry founded on biblical mandates, informed by the church’s heritage and relevant to its present circumstances. • A commitment to a lifelong, intentional process of spiritual development and professional growth. • Growth in the areas related to God’s personal call that require further development.

Master of Divinity Required Courses Course ID Title Credits APO201 Intro to Christian Apologetics 3 THE401 Fundamentals of Faith 3 CBL501 Theology of Leadership 3 CBL503 Leadership Planning 3 CBL511 Communicating Vision 3 CBL521 Recruiting Excellence 3 CBL541 Biblical Delegation 3 CBL551 Team Building 3 CBL561 Biblical Problem Solving 3 CBL571 The Heart of a Leader 3 BC524 Pastoral Counseling 3 MIN 512 Calvary Chapel Philosophy of Ministry 3 MIN513 Biblical Theology of the Calvary Movement 3 MIN515 Homiletics 3 THE502 Theology I 3 THE503 Theology II 3 THE519 Hermeneutics 3 THE570 Christology 3 THE571 Pneumatology 3 THE572 Biblical Eschatology 3 THE573 Intro to Ecclesiology 3 THE574 Sanctification of the Believer 3 HIS501 Church History 3 BIB510 Foundational Greek 3 BIB511 Greek Language Tools 3 BIB560 M.Div Thesis Proposal and Research I 3 BIB561 M.Div Thesis Defense 3 Electives (3 courses, possibilities to customize degree) 9

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 90 credits