MDiv Teaching & Exposition

Purpose

The Master of Divinity Teaching and Exposition (MDivTE) is a 96-credit hour program designed to develop people who want to grow in their understanding of God’s Word, achieve a level of proficiency in handling the Scriptures in the original language, and use that in teaching and preaching. Skills and knowledge are only part of the purpose of the MDivTE, which also seeks to focus on the student’s walk with God, character and leadership development, grounding in core doctrines of the Christian faith as well as practical ministry application.

Target Group

The MDivTE is designed for students who envision a future ministry that involves knowledge of the Scriptures and a level of proficiency in biblical Hebrew and Greek.  Alumni who have completed the MDivTE serve as Bible teachers, Bible translators, pastoral staff, and curriculum developers. This degree also provides a foundation for those who wish to go for further studies in Bible Exposition, Old Testament, or New Testament. 

Admissions Requirements

The individual applying for the MDivTE must follow the usual EAST application process and meet the MDivTE admissions standards. Both of these are stated in the “Admissions” section of this Prospectus. Additional admissions information for international students is explained in the “International Students” section of the Prospectus. 

Program Explanation

EAST Aleph

(Summer)

LF500 Research and Writing for Christian Leadership 2
IS400 Evangelism and Follow-Up Seminar NC
1st Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
BS510 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics 3 OT510 Old Testament Narratives 3
LF510 Christian Leadership Foundations 3 LF560 Christian Marriage and Family in Asia 3
IS501 Building Spiritual Movements 3 LF580 Cross-Cultural Team Internship 1 1
TS560 Worldview and Biblical Decision Making

OR

IS520 Contextualisation

  

2

IS510 World Missions 2
TS532 Spiritual Life and Transformation 3
OT501 Biblical Hebrew 1: Elementary Hebrew 

OR

NT501 Biblical Greek 1: Elementary Greek 

3 OT502 Biblical Hebrew 2: Exegesis Using Tools

OR

NT502 Biblical Greek 2: Exegesis Using Tools 

3
LF570 Mentoring Group 1 1 LF570 Mentoring Group 2 1
TOTAL 15 TOTAL 16
Summer LF581 Cross-Cultural Team Internship 2 2
2nd Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
TS510 Theology 1 3 TS511 Theology 2 3
OT501 Biblical Hebrew 1: Elementary Hebrew

OR

NT501 Biblical Greek 1: Elementary Greek

3 OT502 Biblical Hebrew 2: Exegesis Using Tools

OR

NT502 Biblical Greek 2: Exegesis Using Tools

3
NT510 New Testament Narratives  3 NT511 New Testament Epistles and Revelation 3
LF530 Teaching and Learning 1 

OR 

LF555 Expository Preaching 1

2

(refer to footnote)

Emphasis Course: OT503 Biblical Hebrew 3: Intermediate Grammar and Exegesis

OR

NT503 Biblical Greek 3: Intermediate Grammar and Exegesis

3 Emphasis Course: OT504 Biblical Hebrew 4: Advanced Exegesis 

OR

NT 504 Biblical Greek 4: Advanced Exegesis 

OR

Biblical Studies Emphasis Course

3
LF582 Field Practicum & FIRM 1 – one credit per semester 2
LF570 Mentoring Group 3 1 LF570 Mentoring Group 4 1
TOTAL 16 TOTAL 14
3rd Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
TS500 Church History 1 3 TS561 Church, Society and Ethical Issues in Asia 3
LF530 Teaching and Learning 1 

OR

LF555 Expository Preaching 1

2 LF531 Teaching and Learning 2

OR

LF556 Expository Preaching 2

3
OT511 Old Testament Poetry, Wisdom and Prophets 3 LF511 Transforming Leadership

OR

LF561 Biblical Counselling in Ministry

3
Emphasis Course: OT503 Biblical Hebrew 3: Intermediate Grammar and Exegesis

OR

NT503 Biblical Greek 3: Intermediate Grammar and Exegesis

3 Emphasis Course: OT504 Biblical Hebrew 4: Advanced Exegesis 

OR

NT504 Biblical Greek 4: Advanced Exegesis 

OR

Biblical Studies Emphasis Course

3
Emphasis Course: Biblical Studies 3 LF597 Summative Learning Project 1
BS590 Biblical Studies Emphasis Practicum & FIRM 2 – one credit per semester 2
LF570 Mentoring Group 5 1 LF570 Mentoring Group 6 1
TOTAL 16 TOTAL 15

Teaching and Exposition Emphasis Courses

OT503 Biblical Hebrew 3: Intermediate Grammar and Exegesis (3 credits)

NT503 Biblical Greek 3: Intermediate Grammar and Exegesis (3 credits)

OT504 Biblical Hebrew 4: Advanced Exegesis or NT504 Biblical Greek 4: Advanced Exegesis (3 credits)

Biblical Studies (BS, OT, NT) Emphasis Courses (6 credits)

BS590 Biblical Studies Emphasis Practicum & FIRM 2 (2 credits)

Course Description Information

For further information and description of each of the MDivTE courses, refer to the appropriate section of the “Course Descriptions” section of this Prospectus.

Distribution Requirements 

Biblical Studies (BS, OT, NT)                                                                               27 credits

BS510, OT501, OT502, OT510, OT511, NT501, NT502, NT510, NT511

Intercultural Studies (IS)                                                                                      5 or 7 credits*

IS400, IS501, IS510, IS520*

Leadership Studies (LF)                                                                                      18 credits

LF500, LF510, LF530, LF555, LF 560, LF531 or LF556, LF511 or LF561

Formation (LF)                                                                                                    12 credits

LF570, LF580, LF581, LF582, LF597

Theological Studies (TS)                                                                                    15 or 17 credits*

TS500, TS510, TS511, TS532, TS560*, TS561

Teaching and Exposition Emphasis Courses (inc. BS590)                                 17 credits

                                                                                                                           96 credits

* Distribution within Intercultural Studies and Theological Studies will vary as the student selects either IS520 Contextualisation or TS560 Worldview and Biblical Decision Making.

Time Limit for Degree Completion

A student has a maximum of seven (7) years to complete a MDivTE from the date of matriculation at EAST.

Graduation Requirements

The following are requirements in order to graduate with a MDivTE:

  • Completion of all course work (96 credits) with a grade of C- or higher
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Demonstrate character and ministry skills appropriate for an EAST graduate
  • Approval by faculty
  • Payment of all fees