MDiv Theological Studies

Purpose

The Master of Divinity in Theological Studies (MDivTS) is a 96-credit hour program designed to equip individuals who want to have a deeper understanding of the doctrines and practices of the Christian faith, how to relate these effectively to contemporary life, and how to persuasively share the Gospel and defend the faith against error. Through MDiv studies the student also integrates additional biblical studies, ministry experience, as well as personal and leadership development.

The MDivTS seeks to equip students through a deeper understanding the Christian faith and its relationship to culture, field experience integrated with a focus on the student’s walk with God, character and leadership development, as well as grounding in the Scriptures in the context of ministry experience.

Target Group

The MDivTS is best suited for those seeking to relate Christian doctrines and practices to contemporary life and society. This program is helpful for those who seek to present the Gospel and defend the Christian Faith in a relevant and compelling manner in a variety of contexts and to various audiences. It is designed for those who anticipate sharing and defending the faith in oral, written, and/or online contexts; teaching in community, church, or educational settings; as well as individuals who anticipate going on for further theological studies.

Admissions Requirements

The individual applying for the MDivTS must follow the usual EAST application process and meet the MDivTS 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

1^st Year	1^st Semester			2^nd 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 & Biblical Decision Making	2		IS510 World Missions	2
				TS532 Spiritual Life and Transformation	3
	TS500 Church History 1	3		Emphasis Course: TS501 Church History 2	3
	LF570 Mentoring Group 1	1		LF570 Mentoring Group 2	1
	TOTAL	15		TOTAL	16

Summer	LF581 Cross-Cultural Team Internship 2	2

2^nd Year	1^st Semester			2^nd Semester
	TS510 Theology 1	3		TS511 Theology 2	3
	OT500A Hebrew 1: Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Tools OR NT500A Greek 1: Tools and Methods	3		OT501A Hebrew 2: Elementary Hebrew (Tools) OR NT501A Greek 2: Elementary Greek (Tools)	3
	NT510 New Testament Narratives	3		Emphasis Course	3
	LF530 Teaching and Learning 1 OR LF555 Expository Preaching 1	2		NT511 New Testament Epistles and Revelation	3
	Emphasis Course: TS506 Theological Methods	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

3^rd Year	1^st Semester		2^nd Semester
	OT500A Hebrew 1: Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Tools OR NT500A Greek 1: Tools and Methods	3	OT501A Hebrew 2: Elementary Hebrew (Tools) OR NT501A Greek 2: Elementary Greek (Tools)		3
	LF530 Teaching and Learning 1 OR LF555 Expository Preaching 1	2	LF531 Teaching and Learning 2 OR LF555 Expository Preaching 2		3
	OT511 Old Testament Poetry, Wisdom and Prophets	3	LF511 Transforming Leadership OR LF561 Biblical Counselling in Ministry		3
	Emphasis Course	3	TS561 Church, Society & Ethical Issues in Asia		3
	Emphasis Course	3	LF597 Summative Learning Project		1
	TS590 Theological Studies Emphasis Practicum & FIRM 2 – one credit per semester				2
	LF570 Mentoring Group 5	1	LF570 Mentoring Group 6		1
	TOTAL	16	TOTAL		15