Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Evangelism and Discipleship
| Units by Discipline | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Units | Price per unit | Bible Exposition | Intercultural Studies | Languages | Philosophy | Practical Ministry | Research / Christian Education | Spiritual Formation | Theology | Electives |
| 96-98 | $501 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 28 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 4-6 |
Overview
The emphases in Evangelism and Discipleship provides preparation for a variety of professional ministries including pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, The emphases in evangelism and discipleship provides preparation for college and seminary teaching, evangelist, missionary and other leadership roles. In comparison to Pastoral and General Ministries, this program has specialized training in evangelism and discipleship. (Students anticipating a graduate or undergraduate teaching career will need to pursue advanced studies beyond the Master of Divinity Program.)
Goals
- Introduce the student to the essential biblical principles and practical skills that will lead to an effective life and ministry of evangelism and discipleship.
- Guide the student to investigate and apply the essential biblical knowledge and skills for effective evangelism and discipleship.
Students may choose two of the following electives if not writing a thesis: (CE 562; CL 727; HT 705; NT 701, 722; TH 717,718)
Curriculum
| Course | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| BE 517 | Hermeneutics/Bible Study Methods | 3 |
| BE 519 | Survey of Genesis-Malachi | 3 |
| NT 503 | Introduction to Exegesis | 3 |
| PT 591 | Introduction to Field Education | 1 |
| TH 511 | Theology I - Revelation & Nature of God | 3 |
| SF 501 | Introduction to Spiritual Theology & Formation | 3 |
| SS 510 | Theological Research Method | 1 |
| BE 520 | Survey of Matthew-Revelation | 3 |
| HT 506 | Reformation, Modern Theology | 3 |
| NT 604 | Exegesis in the Gospels | 3 |
| TH 512 | Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man... | 3 |
| SF 503 | Personal Foundation of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| SF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction | 0 |
| PT 707 | Foundations of Past Care & Counseling | 2 |
| PT 592 | Field Education | 0 |
| CE 600 | Educational Ministry in the Church | 3 |
| HT 505 | Patristic/Medieval Theology | 3 |
| OT 603 | Elements of Hebrew I | 3 |
| PT 609 | Expository Preaching | 3 |
| SF 504 | Spiritual Formation Vocation & the Disciplines | 0 |
| TH 613 | Theology III - Christ, Salvation & the Spirit | 3 |
| PT 691 | Field Education | 0 |
| PT 722 | Small Group Discipleship | 3 |
| NT 605 | Exegesis in the Epistles & Acts | 3 |
| OT 604 | Elements of Hebrew II | 3 |
| PT 510 | Evangelism and Follow-Up | 3 |
| PT 602 | Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| PT 610 | Contemporary Biblical Preaching | 3 |
| TH 614 | Theology IV - The Church & Last Things | 3 |
| SF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction | 0 |
| PT 692 | Field Education | 0 |
| CL 555 | Introduction to World Mission | 3 |
| OT 705 | Exegesis in Genesis & Selected Passages | 3 |
| PT 730 | Biblical Leadership & Management | 3 |
| PT 791 | Field Internship | 2-4 |
| Thesis First Draft or Elective | 2-4 | |
| CL 751 | Theology of Mission | 3 |
| TH 512 | Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man... | 3 |
| SF 503 | Personal Foundation of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| SF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction | 0 |
| PT 592 | Field Education | 0 |
| BE 726 | Expos. Method. in Daniel Revelation | 3 |
| PH 602 | Apologetics | 3 |
| PT 703 | Church & Society | 3 |
| PT 792 | Field Internship | 1 |
| PT 614 | Church Growth & Church Planting in the U.S. | 3 |
| Thesis Final Draft or Electives | 2 | |
| Total | 96-98 | |