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 | ||
| Bible (6 units) | ||||
| OT510 | 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 | ||
| Major Requirements (21 Units) | Prerequisite: Undergraduate Logic or PH510 Logic | |||
| AP501 | Christian Apologetics | 3.00 | ||
| AP503 | Apologetics to Islam | 3.00 | ||
| AP504 | Christian Ethics | 3.00 | ||
| PH500 | History of Philosophy & Christian Thought | 3.00 | ||
| PH560 | Theistic Metaphysics and Epistemology | 3.00 | ||
| RE504 | World Religions | 3.00 | ||
| RE505 | Contemporary Cults | 3.00 | ||
| 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) | ||||
| 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). | ||||