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THE MASTERS of DIVINITY DEGREE: 85-HOURS

This MDIV. Program can be complete either by course work or research project only

The purpose of the great Master of Divinity (MDIV) program is to train students to serve as Pastors in local churches and other ministry settings. This program provides the biblical, theological, and practical education required to provide effective leadership in local churches.

This is the highest of the Master Degrees. It requires a high caliber of understanding. To begin this Master of Divinity Degree Program, you’ll need to have a Bachelors or a regular Masters degree. You will need to complete 85 credit hours, including a 40,000-word thesis if the candidate only has a Bachelor Degree. If a student does not have a Masters degree, but has the equivalent credit hours, the student transcript will be evaluated prior to admission into the program.

This program provides the biblical, theological, and practical education required to provide leadership in a church-counseling center or in an independent lay counseling ministry. It is not intended to prepare individuals for a State Licensure but will qualify the candidates for organizational professional licensed counseling credential.

Objectives: Graduates of the MDIV program will be prepared to:

Accurately interpret the Bible in light of its historical-grammatical context.
Utilize the Church’s theological heritage as an important resource in their personal spiritual development and ministry.
Articulate a biblical philosophy.
Communicate biblical and theological truths through preaching, teaching, writing, or in such other ways as may be appropriate.
Evaluate and develop ministries in light of the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
Serve with Christian character in their personal and professional lives.
Demonstrate a general Theological knowledge of the Bible in the application of the Biblical Teaching Process.

OUR PROGRAM IS FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO SUBSTITUTE ANY COURSE FOR ANOTHER TO FIT YOUR NEEDS NOT OURS

Core Requirement (30) Credit hours

OTS602 Old Testament Studies                                                                   3

NTS602 New Testament Studies                                                                 3

MIS602 Preparation to Ministry                                                                   3

THS530-Systematic Theology I

THS532-Systematic Theology II

THE-540 Theology of the Holy Spirit

THE548-Christian Theology

PS-550 Pastoral Theology

THE560 Christian Theology and Doctrine

MUS-568 Principle of Worship

BIS-558 Exploring the Old Testament

TH-578 Charts of Christians Doctrine and Theology

CET-80 Christian Ethics

Concentration in education (55) credit hours

CED-715 Hermeneutics

PLD-717 Worship Leadership

THE-719 Christian Theology

PLD-721 Leadership & Administration I.

HOM-723 Homiletics

PSL-725 Pastoral Theology

CHA-727 Church Administration

PSL-729 Pastoral Leadership

PSY-755 Pastoral Counseling

BIP-765 Biblical Preaching

BTH-775 Eschatology

PLD-775 Leadership & Administration II

THE-785 Christology

BSA-785 Strategy of Business Administration

CED-795 Christian Apologetics

PSL-597 Strategy of Advertising in Ministry

HEM603 Hermeneutics                                                                   3

BIS613 Epistles to the Hebrews                                                       (3)

BIS623 Roman                                                                                (3)

BIS633 Exploring the Pentateuch                                                      (3)

BTE643 Epistles to the Ephesians                                                      (3)

Concentration in education (55) credit hours

CED704 Creative Teaching Methods                                              (4)

THE714 Apologetics                                                                      (4)

CED824The Foundation for the Future Education                            (4)

HST854 History of the Christian Though                                          (4)

CET864Christian Ethics

CON874 Counseling

PSL743 Church Administration                                                         (4)

HST703 History of Christian Thought                                                (3)

WOP-834 Exploring of Worship                                                       (4)

PSL-854 Leadership                                                                         (4)

STE-808 Systematic Theology                                                           (8)

THE-808 Christian Doctrines                                                             (8)

TMDIV800 Master of Divinity Thesis (40,000 words)                        (8)

Before the degree has been awarded, research students are required to provide two bound copies to Cornerstone Christian University . One bound copy will be endorsed and return to the student.

Master of Divinity- a total of 85 credits

Program cost $6, 250.00

Course selection may be modified based on transcript review and personal interest.

Core Requirement (30) Credit hours

Old Testament Studies. This course explores the entire Old Testament in a practical way. Every book is analyzed based on the principle, the concept, and personages involved.

New Testament Studies -The Gospels . This course explores the Gospels with a clear and practical understanding of how God works in the lives of His people. Students who are serious about knowledge of the New Testament will be greatly blessed.

Preparation to Ministry. Everyone whom God calls is called into the ministry of Christ and therefore, need to be prepared. This course prepares the student to the work of sharing the Good News and fulfilling his or her ministry.

Hermeneutics. This course is a basic study introducing the student to the science of interpreting the Scriptures. Various phases and methods of understanding interpretation are examined and explored

Hebrews. Students will quickly find out how important the Epistle to the Hebrew is for the Christian growth. This course presents a practical approach to the study of the text. And objective and open mind will enrich the student’s knowledge.

The Book of Romans. The book of Romans is one of the most important books in the New Testament. This course presents Romans in a way that best helps us understand the way to salvation, faith, and so forth. It answers the great question such as, “How can a man be righteous before God?”

Exploring the Pentateuch. The Pentateuch is a study manual, a reference source, and a textbook-commentary on the first five books of the Bible.

Epistles to the Ephesians . The Epistles to the Ephesians is one of the most important books in the New Testament. Biblical Students can learn a great deal about the Ephesians and their way of life, culture their understanding of salvation, faith, and so forth.

Concentration in education (55) credit hours

Christian Apologetics. This is a study of Christian Apologetics for the purpose of equipping the pastor, minister, or lay leader in the defense of the Truths of God. This study is in three parts: 1) deals with various tests for truth in order to lay a foundation for testing the “truths” of various world views, 2) applies the test for truth to those views, and 3) works within the theistic view to verify the deity of Jesus and the authority of the Bible.

Christian Education (The Foundation for the Future). This course introduces the learner to the basics of a healthy Christian education program; then beyond, showing how to develop a fresh innovative Christian education program to revitalize the church, home or school.

Christian Ethics. This is an introductory course in apologetics with answers to many of the so‑called contradictions in Christianity. The course probes intensely into both the difficult, long-standing questions, as well as, the challenging, present-day issues about Christianity.

Counseling IV (Counseling Troubled Teens & Their Families). Teenagers and their families live in a society with epidemic levels of social troubles that put adolescents at risk for emotional problems. Twenty-two of the most common mental health conditions that occur among adolescents will be identified and discussed.

Church Administration. Fundamentals of church administration are discussed and studied, preparing the student for a ministry in the local church. Church business, church programs and the pastor are the main topics covered.

History of Christian Thought. This course exposes the student to the Judaic and Hellenistic origins of existentialism

Exploring Worship. This course is a look at worship from both the Free Church and the traditional church expression. An attempt to rediscover the importance of worship is analyzed.

Leadership V (Feeding & Leading). From the viewpoint of the theological, practical and sociological aspects, this course is designed to focus on sound leadership practices from the business world without sacrificing Christian principles. Pastors, church leaders, and business leaders will walk away with tools and ideas that can be used immediately.

Systematic Theology. This course introduces the student to the “great voyage of discovery into a rich, deep, and inclusive, yet elaborated, vision and understanding of human life in the presence of the mystery of God.”

Christian Theology.    Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson is a detailed and involved study of Biblical Theology. The attributes, decrees and doctrines of the Bible are intricately examined closely. This course will require the student to be objectively involved. Student may find the preconceive beliefs being challenged and with an objective mind, there are lots to learn.

Master Divinity Thesis.          This is the highest of the Master Degrees. It requires a high caliber of leadership and research understanding.

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