Graduate School of Theology - Master of Divinity

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is the basic degree in theological education. It is an 84-hour comprehensive program of studies designed to prepare graduates to serve as pulpit ministers, counselors, Christian educators, campus ministers, other ministers of the church and chaplains, and it provides the foundation for the PhD, ThD and DMin degrees. This three-year program seeks to provide a knowledge of the Bible and related disciplines, to integrate the knowledge of these disciplines with the skills for various ministries and to provide the opportunity for spiritual formation. Co-curricular experiences, such as the mentoring program and graduate chapel, seek to nurture the whole person in preparation for ministry.   

Advanced placement is given for students who have completed Greek and Hebrew. Consult with the advisor.

MASTER OF DIVINITY (MINISTRY)

Tim Sensing, Advisor
ACU Box 29416, Abilene, Texas 79699-9416
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 302

Phone: 325-674-3792
Fax: 325-674-6716
Email: sensingt@acu.edu

Major Code: BMDI

Requirements for the MDIV in ministry are:

1. Context, 15 hours:
   BIBM 602 GST Orientation
   BIBM 603 Foundations of the Theology of Ministry
   BIBD 640 Sp. Topic: Foundations of the Theology of Ministry
   BIBM 640 Sp. Topic: Contextual Education I
   BIBM 640 Sp. Topic: Contextual Education II
   BIBM 629 Field Education or
          BIBM 609 Healthcare Ministry
   BIBM 679 Theological Reflection in Practice
2. The Story of the Church, 24-27 hours:
   a.  Scripture, 15 hours:
         BIBL 610 Advanced Introduction to the Old Testament
         BIBL 620 Advanced Introduction to the New Testament
         BIBL 611 Old Testament Theology or
               BIBL 621 New Testament Theology or
               Text Elective 
   b.  History, 9-12 hours:  
         BIBH 651 History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval
         BIBH 652 History of Christianity II: Reformation to Present
         BIBH 664  Advanced Restoration History
         History elective or 
               Theology elective (area 3b)
3. Interpretation, 21-24 hours:
   a.  Theological Languages, 15 hours:
         BGRK 611 Elementary New Testament Greek I
         BGRK 612 Elementary New Testament Greek II  
         BHEB 671 Introduction to Hebrew I   
         BHEB 672 Introduction to Hebrew II
         BGRK 621 Intermediate New Testament Greek or
               BHEB 681 Intermediate Hebrew Readings
   b.  Systematic Theology, 6-9 hours:
         BIBD 660 Introduction to Systematic Theology
         Philosophy or Theology elective
         Theology elective or
               History elective (area 2b)
4. The Church's Mission, 12 hours:
    BIBM 648 Christian Spiritual Formation
    Ministry/MIssions electives, 9 hours (Ministry 4-7 hours; MIssions 2-5 hours)
5. Electives, 9 hours.
6. English Bible Exam. 
7. Comprehensive Exam.
   

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MASTER OF DIVINITY (MISSIONS)

Chris Flanders, Advisor
ACU Box 29441, Abilene, Texas 79699-9441
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 291

Phone: 325-674-3742
Fax: 325-674-6180
Email: flanders@bible.acu.edu

The missions track is designed for those who plan to evangelize domestically or abroad. It also equips students with advanced academic skills in preparation for doctoral work.

Major Code: MDVM

Requirements for the Master of Divinity in missions are: 

1. Context. 15 hours:  
   BIBM 602 GST Orientation
   BIBM 603 Foundations of the Theology of Ministry
   BIBM 640 Sp. Topic: Contextual Education I
   BIBM 640 Sp. Topic: Contextual Education II
   BIBM 629 Field Education or
         BIBM 609 Healthcare Ministry
   BIBM 679 Theological Reflection in Practice
2. The Story of the Church, 24-27 hours:
   a.  Scripture, 15 hours:
        BIBL 610 Advanced Introduction to the Old Testament
        BIBL 620 Advanced Introduction to the New Testament
        BIBL 611 Old Testament Theology or
              BIBL 621 New Testament Theology or
              Text Elective
       Text Electives, 6 hours
   b.  History, 9-12 hours:
         BIBH 651 History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval or
              BIBH 674 Mission and Expansion of Christianity
         BIBH 652 History of Christianity II: Reformation to Present or
               BMIS 673 History of Missions
         BIBH 664 Advanced Restoration History
         History elective or
               Theology elective (area 3b)
3. Interpretation, 21-24 hours:
   a.  Theological Languages, 15 hours:
        BGRK 611 Elementary New Testament Greek I    
        BGRK 612 Elementary New Testament Greek II
        BHEB 671 Introduction to Hebrew I
        BHEB 672 Introduction to Hebrew II
        BGRK 621 Intermediate New Testament Greek or
              BHEB 681 Intermediate Hebrew Readings I
   
   b.  Systematic Theology, 6-9 hours:
        BIBD 660 Introduction to Systematic Theology or
              BIBD 678 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
        BMIS 675 Theology of Mission
        Theology elective or
              History elective (area 2b)
4. The Church's Mission, 15 hours:
   BIBM 648 Christian Spiritual Formation
   Missions electives, 12 hours
5. Electives, 6 hours.
6. English Bible Exam.
7. Comprehensive Exam.
   

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