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Master of Divinity in Christian Apologetics

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 TitleUnits
Prerequisite Requirement
RW499Research & Writing SkillsP/F  
Bible (6 units)
OT510Old Testament Survey3.00  
NT515New Testament Survey3.00  
Theology Requirements (18 Units)
TH520Biblical Hermeneutics3.00  
TH530Prolegomena & Bibliology3.00  
TH540Theology Proper & Creation3.00  
TH550Christology and Pneumatology3.00  
TH560Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology3.00  
TH570Ecclesiology and Eschatology3.00
Major Requirements (21 Units) Prerequisite: Undergraduate Logic or PH510 Logic
AP501Christian Apologetics3.00  
AP503Apologetics to Islam3.00  
AP504Christian Ethics3.00  
PH500History of Philosophy & Christian Thought3.00  
PH560Theistic Metaphysics and Epistemology3.00  
RE504World Religions3.00  
RE505Contemporary Cults3.00  
CM503CM Church/Mission Experience III(P/F)
Elective (3 units)
Choose one of the following electives: AP507 Problem of Evil, AP508 Resurrection of Jesus, AP502 Scientific Apologetics (3)
Divinity Requirements (18 units)
CH580 History of the Church (3)
PM560 Teaching Scripture (3)
FC510 Gospel and Culture (3)
PM510 Christian Leadership Principles (3)
PM520 Biblical Counseling (3)
CM504 Church/Mission Experience IV (P/F)
Choose one: PH500 Philosophy of Christian Education (3) or PM550 Principles & Theology of Missions (3) or PM530 Pastoral Care (3) or PM560 Chaplaincy Principles (3)  
Electives (12 units)
Elective (3) Elective (3)
Elective (3) Elective (3) or RW501 Thesis Research & Writing (3)
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).

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