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Master of Divinity (General & Leadership)

The Master of Divinity degree program is an especially suitable program for those students preparing for church-related careers, and who desire to receive training beyond the Master of Arts level. The curriculum seeks to develop in students those competencies required for ministry in contemporary society. This program offers three degree choices:

  • Master of Divinity
  • Master of Divinity with a Leadership Concentration, and a
  • Master of Divinity with a concentration in Chaplaincy.

Program Objectives

  1. Build a strong emphasis on understanding the Bible.
  2. Strengthen biblical background and exegetical skills through courses in biblical languages.
  3. Instill a working knowledge of church history and systematic theology.
  4. Instill and develop ministry skills.
  5. Instill and develop leadership skills.

Master of Divinity Equivalency

M.Div. Equivalency is a bridge over the gaps that exist for such students who lack the necessary coursework to advance to the Doctor of Ministry degree. It allows them to build upon their prior theological or ministerial master’s degree by acquiring the total number of credits required by BHU’s accrediting agencies and also obtaining the tools, experiences, and academic training requisite for doctoral work. In short, students can obtain the equivalent of a M.Div., and thereby pursue doctoral work without having to complete a second master’s degree.

What purpose does Master of Divinity Equivalency serve? Admission to a Doctor of Ministry program requires a Master of Divinity degree or its educational equivalent from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 (B) average. M.Div. Equivalency serves the purpose of helping prospective students meet that eligibility requirement. Students desiring to pursue this track may obtain more information by visiting: https://www.beulah.edu/DMin.

Master of Divinity Equivalency Requirements

Revised Summer 2019

Requirement Hours
Bible 12
Theology 12
Ministry Arts 12
Total 36

Program Requirements

Master of Divinity

Requirement Hours
Core Curriculum 45
General Electives 9
Bible/Theology Electives 9
Leadership Electives 9
Total Hours 72

Requirements

Core Curriculum
BI 501Old Testament Bi 501 13
BI 502New Testament Bi 502 13
TH 503Systematic Theology I 13
TH 513Systematic Theology II3
TH 607Hermeneutics3
TH 601History of Christian Thought I3
TH 602History of Christian Thought II3
ATH 601Introduction to Pastoral Care ATh3
ATH 611Ethics of Pastoral Leadership3
ATH 613Theological Research & Writing (must be taken in first year) 13
ATH 698Religious Studies Capstone3
ATH 614Spiritual Formation ATh 614 13
ATH 635Missiology3
BI 627Survey of Ancient Hebrew History3
ATH 647Homiletics3
Subtotal45
Master of Divinity – Bible (BI)
Select 9 hours from the following BI or TH prefix courses:9
BI 603
Isaiah
BI 604
BI 606
Romans
BI 623
Survey of Genesis
TH 606
Women in Theology
TH 608
Introduction to World Religions
Subtotal9
Master of Divinity – Leadership (LS)
Select 9 hours from the following leadership (LS) courses: 29
LS 590
Executive Leadership Module
LS 601
Ethical Considerations of
LS 602
Global Dimensions of Leadership
LS 603
Organizational Communication
LS 604
Conflict Resolution
LS 605
Critical Thinking / Creative
LS 606
Organizational Administration
LS 607
Managing Organizational Change
LS 609
Church Planting
LS 610
Financial Administration
LS 611
Women in Leadership
MBA 601
Servant Leadership
MBA 625
Professional Communication
MBA 640
The Legality of Business
MBA 678
International Business
MBA 662
Marketing
Subtotal9
Master of Divinity – General Electives
Select 9 hours from Applied Theology, Bible, Language, Leadership, Speech, Mission, or Theology courses9
Subtotal9
Total Hours72
1

Must be taken the first semester (Fall/Spring)

2

Not required for the Chaplaincy Concentration

Master of Divinity with Leadership Concentration

Requirement Hours
Core Curriculum 45
General Electives 9
Leadership Electives 24
Total Hours 84

Requirements

Core Curriculum
BI 501Old Testament Bi 501 13
BI 502New Testament Bi 502 13
TH 503Systematic Theology I 13
TH 513Systematic Theology II3
TH 607Hermeneutics3
TH 601History of Christian Thought I3
TH 602History of Christian Thought II3
ATH 601Introduction to Pastoral Care ATh3
ATH 611Ethics of Pastoral Leadership3
ATH 613Theological Research & Writing (must be taken in first year) 13
ATH 698Religious Studies Capstone3
ATH 614Spiritual Formation ATh 614 13
ATH 635Missiology3
BI 627Survey of Ancient Hebrew History3
ATH 647Homiletics3
Subtotal45
Master of Divinity – Bible (BI)
Select 6 hours from the following BI or TH prefix courses:6
BI 603
Isaiah
BI 606
Romans
BI 623
Survey of Genesis
TH 606
Women in Theology
TH 608
Introduction to World Religions
Master of Divinity – Leadership (LS)
Select 24 hours from the following: 224
LS 590
Executive Leadership Module
LS 601
Ethical Considerations of
LS 602
Global Dimensions of Leadership
LS 603
Organizational Communication
LS 604
Conflict Resolution
LS 605
Critical Thinking / Creative
LS 606
Organizational Administration
LS 607
Managing Organizational Change
LS 609
Church Planting
LS 610
Financial Administration
LS 611
Women in Leadership
MBA 601
Servant Leadership
MBA 625
Professional Communication
MBA 640
The Legality of Business
MBA 678
International Business
MBA 662
Marketing
Subtotal30
Master of Divinity – General Electives
Select 9 hours from Applied Theology, Bible, Language, Leadership, Speech, Mission, or Theology courses9
Subtotal9
Total Hours84
1

Must be taken the first semester (Fall/Spring)

2

Not required for the Chaplaincy Concentration

Course Cycles

72 Credit Hours Required

All courses listed are required and are three (3) credit hours unless otherwise indicated.

Use this document to plan course selections appropriate to your program requirements. Seek academic advising on a regular basis to ensure you are on track to graduation.

Cycle I

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Fall Semester (August)Hours
Core
BI 501 Old Testament Bi 501 3
BI 502 New Testament Bi 502 3
TH 503 Systematic Theology I 3
TH 601 History of Christian Thought I 3
ATH 614 Spiritual Formation ATh 614 3
ATH 613 Theological Research & Writing 3
BI 627 Survey of Ancient Hebrew History 3
Electives
ATH 604 Contextual Education Practicum 3
LS 604 Conflict Resolution 3
LS 607 Managing Organizational Change 3
 Hours30
Spring Semester (January)
Core
TH 607 Hermeneutics 3
TH 513 Systematic Theology II 3
TH 602 History of Christian Thought II 3
ATH 611 Ethics of Pastoral Leadership 3
Electives
BI 623 Survey of Genesis 3
LS 603 Organizational Communication 3
LS 605 Critical Thinking / Creative 3
LS 609 Church Planting 3
LS 610 Financial Administration 3
TH 608 Introduction to World Religions 3
 Hours30
Summer Semester (May)
Core
ATH 601 Introduction to Pastoral Care ATh 3
Electives
ATH 603 Ethics and Society ATh 603 3
LS 602 Global Dimensions of Leadership 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours69

Cycle II

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Fall Semester (August)Hours
Core
BI 501 Old Testament Bi 501 3
BI 502 New Testament Bi 502 3
TH 503 Systematic Theology I 3
TH 601 History of Christian Thought I 3
ATH 611 Ethics of Pastoral Leadership 3
ATH 614 Spiritual Formation ATh 614 3
Electives
LS 604 Conflict Resolution 3
LS 606 Organizational Administration 3
LS 611 Women in Leadership 3
TH 606 Women in Theology 3
TH 607 Hermeneutics 3
 Hours33
Spring Semester (January)
Core
TH 513 Systematic Theology II 3
TH 602 History of Christian Thought II 3
ATH 613 Theological Research & Writing 3
Electives
ATH 604 Contextual Education Practicum 3
BI 606 Romans 3
BI 603 Isaiah 3
LS 601 Ethical Considerations of 3
LS 603 Organizational Communication 3
LS 605 Critical Thinking / Creative 3
LS 609 Church Planting 3
TH 608 Introduction to World Religions 3
 Hours33
Summer Semester (May)
Core
ATH 601 Introduction to Pastoral Care ATh 3
Electives
LS 607 Managing Organizational Change 3
LS 610 Financial Administration 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours75