The Master of Divinity in Apologetics (MDiv) is a 78-unit course of study that may be completed in as little as three to four (3-4) years of study (9 units per semester) by using occasional summer and winter breaks to supplement your fall and spring academic load. The following courses comprise the Master of Divinity (MDiv) with the apologetics major:
Course # | Course Title | Units | ||
Prerequisite Requirement | ||||
RW499 | Research & Writing Skills | P/F | ||
Biblical Studies (6 units) | ||||
OT515 | Old Testament Survey | 3.00 | ||
NT515 | New Testament Survey | 3.00 | ||
Theology Requirements (18 Units) | ||||
TH520 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3.00 | ||
TH530 | Prolegomena & Bibliology | 3.00 | ||
TH540 | Theology Proper & Creation | 3.00 | ||
TH550 | Christology and Pneumatology | 3.00 | ||
TH560 | Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology | 3.00 | ||
TH570 | Ecclesiology and Eschatology | 3.00 | ||
Apologetics Requirements (18 Units) | AP501 | Christian Apologetics | 3.00 | |
AP504 | Christian Ethics | 3.00 | ||
AP507 | The Problem of Evil | 3.00 | ||
AP515 | Cultural & Social Apologetics | 3.00 | ||
RE504 | World Religions | 3.00 | ||
RE505 | Contemporary Cults | 3.00 | ||
RE505 | ||||
Logic Requirement | PH511 | Classical Logic & Beginning Symbolic Logic | 3.00 | Divinity Requirements (18 units) |
CH580 History of the Church (3) | ||||
CP560 Chaplaincy Principles (3) | ||||
CP560F First Responders Chaplaincy (3) | ||||
CP560H Hospital/Hospice Chaplaincy (3) | ||||
CP560M Military Chaplaincy (3) | ||||
FC510 Gospel and Culture (3) | ||||
PH500 Philosophy of Christian Eduaction (3) | ||||
PM510 Christian Leadership Principles (3) | ||||
PM520 Biblical Counseling (3) | ||||
PM530 Pastoral Care (3) | ||||
PM550 Principles and Theology of Missions (3) | ||||
PM560 Teaching Scripture (3) | ||||
Apologetics Elective (3 units) | ||||
AP502 Scientific Apologetics (3) | ||||
AP507 Problem of Evil (3) | ||||
AP508 Resurrection of Jesus (3) | ||||
AP510 Cultural & Social Apologetics (3) | ||||
AP511 Apologetic Counseling for Mental Health (3) | ||||
Divinity Electives (12 Units): Full List Available On Populi | Spiritual Formation | CM501 Church / Mission Experience I (P/F) | ||
CM502 Church / Mission Experience II (P/F) | ||||
CM503 Church / Mission Experience III (P/F) | ||||
CM504 Church / Mission Experience IV (P/F) | ||||
Comprehensive Exam – Pass/Fail | ||||
Total Semester Hours: 78 | ||||
Chaplaincy Option: Students may substitute two courses for those listed under the ‘Divinity Requirements’ section with PM560 Chaplaincy Principles and one of the following courses: PM560M Military Chaplaincy, PM560H Hospital/Hospice Chaplaincy, PM560F First Responders Chaplaincy (law enforcement and fire). |