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:
| Master of Divinity in Apologetics (MDiv) | ||
| Core Requirements (27 units) | ||
| OT515 Old Testament Survey (3) | AP501 Introduction to Apologetics (3) | |
| TH520 Biblical Hermeneutics (3) | TH551 Christ, Sin, Salvation (3) | |
| NT510 Survey of the Gospels and Acts (3) | TH561 Spirit, Church, Last Things (3) | |
| NT520 Survey of the Epistles and Revelation (3) | RW499 Research Methods and Technology (P/F) | |
| TH530 Prolegomena and Bibliology (3) | CM501 Church/Mission Experience I (P/F) | |
| TH540 Theology Proper and Creation (3) | CM502 Church/Mission Experience I I(P/F) | |
| Major Requirements (21 units) | ||
| AP503 Apologetics to Islam (3) | RE505 Contemporary Cults (3) | |
| AP504 Christian Ethics (3) | PH500 History of Philosophy & Christian Thought (3) | |
| RE504 World Religions (3) | PH560 Theistic Metaphysics and Epistemology (3) | |
| Prerequisite: Undergraduate Logic or PH510 Logic | CM503 CM 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) | ||
| 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). | ||