Master of Divinity

Description

The Master of Divinity provides students with a well-rounded biblical and theological foundation; equips them in ministry, leadership, contextualization and communication skills; and nurture spirituality and character necessary to lead fruitful, and dynamic Christian ministries in their respective contexts. It can also serve as a foundation for further advanced studies.

Target Group

This program is appropriate for pastors, evangelists, missionaries, teachers, and leaders in para-church staff, and Christian leaders in any organizations. The program equips students with the skills to be lifelong learners and leaders.

Majors / Emphases



    The leadership major of the Masters of Divinity degree offers an additional focus in equipping leaders for the unique challenges of leadership within the church and parachurch. It equips leaders to develop healthy ministries and mobilize followers of Christ to impact their spheres of influence in society. Leaders are equipped in areas of pastoral leadership and care, organizational change, leadership communication, and multiplying leaders.

    Prepares students to preach and teach in a local church; or teach and train in Bible schools or para-church organizations.

    "The Intercultural Studies Major of the MDiv. equips students with the understanding and skills for effective ministry in the varied cultural, socio-economic, and religious contexts throughout the world. ICS majors will be enabled to integrate biblical, theological, and inter-cultural disciplines in order to interpret and appreciate cultures, to address worldview transformation, to plant indigenous churches, and to initiate appropriate community development ministries. This missiological approach gives students the ability to contextualize their Christian life and the communication of God's Word in a more comprehensive manner.”

    The Theology Major of the Master of Divinity equips leaders for uniquely Christian engagement (e.g. sermons, teaching, books, articles) with contemporary issues by grounding them in Scripture and Christian thought. This will enable church leaders, teachers, and missionaries to empower their local communities to bear faithful witness to the kingdom of God in their unique situation. Students will gain expertise in engaging Scripture wholistically, addressing contextual matters with theological discernment, and the wise appropriation of the Christian heritage.

    LEADERSHIP STUDIES MAJOR
    Leading Organizational Change
    This course equips existing and emerging leaders to lead and sustain organizational change through a team towards a mission and vision. Students learn how to successfully implement new ideas or programs in ways that support organizational values and goals. The course enables students to ground their strategic leadership and development of leaders in biblical principles, spiritual dependence, and appropriate cultural or contextual factors. Students will be exposed to and evaluate several models of change and contemporary tools for planning with their context in view. (3-lecture units-course; 3 hours per week)
    Coaching to Build Leaders
    This course exposes students to a variety of approaches to coaching, mentoring, and management while developing critical skills in listening, asking questions, and developmental or crucial conversations for higher performance. Students learn to apply coaching and developmental skill sets to help others in areas of conflict, personal character, underperformance, and goal achievement. Students gain tools and perspectives that enhance their ability to develop leadership capacity around them, to help others achieve goals in their context, and to solve everyday problems hindering performance and success. (3-lecture units-course; 3 hours per week)
    Organizational Behavior and Development
    This course increases students’ capacity for building healthy and effective organizations by providing insights into how individuals and groups behave within organizations and the factors that influence such behavior. It surveys theories of personality, motivation, group dynamics, and leadership style as applied in various cultures. The course explores vital topics such as the sources and uses of power, especially in Asian hierarchical settings like the traditional family-owned business, the military, the corporate marketplace, and formal ministries. Students learn to use practical assessment tools, conceptual frameworks, and development strategies to build leaders and steward their organizations to health and effectiveness. (3-lecture units-course; 3 hours per week)

    FOUNDATION COURSES FOR MASTER OF DIVINITY
    COURSE DESCRIPTION

    Thesis
    Non -thesis
    TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS

    62 units
    62 units
          CORE COURSES:
    44
    44
                General
    38
    28 units Foundation courses
    06 units Common Core courses
    04 units Iron Sharpening Group

    38
    28 units Foundation courses
    06 units Common Core courses
    04 units Iron Sharpening Group
                Practicum
    6
    2 units internship
    4 units Field Ministry
    6
    2 units internship
    4 units Field Ministry
          Capstone & Portfolio
    3
          Capstone & Thesis
    6
          Comprehensive Examination
    None
    None
          MAJOR Courses
    12
    12
          ELECTIVE Courses
    0
    3
          Major/Emphasis
                Biblical Studies
                Leadership Studies
                Intercultural Studies
                Theology

    MASTER OF DIVINITY CORE COURSES

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    ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MASTER OF DIVINITY

    (To be determined)

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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