Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Program
Expositional Ministry Specialization
The MDiv Expositional Ministry specialization seeks to develop advanced skills in those whose ministry will focus especially on the teaching and preaching of the Word of God. Hence advanced studies in the biblical languages and exegetical skills are provided, along with additional training in communicating the fruit of one’s study.
In addition to the Master of Divinity Core Outcomes, the Expositional
Ministry specialization attempts to achieve the following specific outcomes:
- Know the full process of exegesis pertinent to biblical Greek and Hebrew
- Be able to apply this full exegetical method to the texts of various Old and New Testament genre.
- Be able to develop and deliver expository messages and lessons.
MDiv Expositional Ministry Track
Spiritual formation: 6 hours
SFS 501 Learning to Love God and Others (2)
SFS 502 Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines (2)
SFS 504 Growing into Ethical Maturity (2)Biblical studies: 16 hours
DBS 506 Learning to Interpret Scripture (4)
BLS 501 Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon (4)
BLS 502 Interpreting the Prophets to Gospels (4)
BLS 503 Interpreting Acts to Revelation (4)Biblical language studies: 12 hours
NTS 508 Introducing Foundation for Greek Exegesis (3)
NTS 509 Greek Reading and Syntax (3)
OTS 508 Introducing Foundation for Hebrew Exegesis (3)
OTS 509 Hebrew Reading and Syntax (3)Theological studies: 16 hours
THS 501 Knowing the Triune God: Theology I (4)
THS 502 Glorifying the God of our Salvation: Theology II (4)
THS 503 Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III (2)
THS 508 Integrating Ministry and Theology (2)
CHS 505 Wisdom from Church History (4)
or
CHS 506 Insight and Inspiration from Church History (2)
CHS 5xx Church history elective (2)
(Students complete either CHS 505 or CHS 506 and a CHS elective)Ministerial studies: 20 hours
DIS 501 Communicating Christ in Culture (2)
DMS 501 Thinking Theologically about Ministry (2)
DMS 502 Introducing Theology and Practice of Worship (2)
DMS 506 Developing Godly Leadership for the 21st Century (2)
EMS 505 Growing Disciples Intentionally (2)
PTS 503 Practicing Evangelism and Apologetics (2)
PTS 504 Maximizing the Church’s Redemptive Influence (2)
PTS 507 Providing Pastoral Counseling (2)
PTS 508 Developing Strong Families (2)
PTS 510 Preparing and Preaching Expository Sermons (2)Mentored Ministry: 6 hours
MFM 500 Discovering and Developing Ministry Potential (2)
MFM 501-04 Mentored Field Ministry (1+1+1+1)Expositional Ministry required courses: 6 hours
NTS 510 Greek Exegesis: Acquiring Interpretative Skills (3)
OTS 510 Hebrew Exegesis: Acquiring Interpretative Skills (3)Restricted electives: 2 hours
(Choose two credits from courses with a NTS, OTS, BLS, or THS prefix,
or from those with a communications emphasis such as teaching, preaching,
etc.)Open electives: 6 hours
Total: 90 hours
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