School of Divinity
Graduate
Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity is a comprehensive graduate programme to prepare students for the professional ministries of the local church. All students follow a core curriculum of biblical, theological and practical ministry studies.
| Accreditation | Asia Theological Association |
| Credits | 60 credits for theological Bachelor degree holders 99 credits for non-theological Bachelor degree holders |
| Duration | Full-time : 2 years (60 credits) 3 years (99 credits) Part-time : Up to 6 years (60 credits) Up to 9 years (99 credits) |
| Admission requirements | Candidates should fulfil the following requirements:- • Obtained a bachelor degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 2.7. • Obtained a TOEFL score of 560 or an IELTS score of 6.0 (or the equivalent). |
| Programme aims | Upon successful completion of the programme, students should demonstrate:- • Knowledge and understanding of Scripture and Christian doctrine • Competence in Biblical Hebrew or Greek so as to interpret and communicate biblical truth • Understanding of the nature of the church, its ministry and mission • Discernment of the various trends in contemporary ministry • Capacity to reflect theologically on contemporary issues in the Christian community and make independently formed judgments • Love for the church and its mission in fulfilling the Great Commission • Sanctified aspirations in professional ministry • Commitment to developing spiritual maturity in themselves and others • Skill in the interpretation and application of Scripture to practical life situations • Ability to communicate biblical truth with clarity and conviction • Competence in working with biblical, theological, historical and sociological perspectives of ministry • Professional skill competencies in the ministries of the church |
| BIBLE | 30 credits |
| Old Testament Foundations* | 3 |
| New Testament Foundations* | 3 |
| Hermeneutics* | 3 |
| Hebrew 1 / Greek 1* | 3 |
| Hebrew 2 / Greek 2* | 3 |
| Hebrew 3 / Greek 3* | 3 |
| Hebrew / Greek Exegesis | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| THEOLOGY & HISTORY | 27 credits |
| Systematic Theology 1* | 3 |
| Systematic Theology 2* | 3 |
| Systematic Theology 3* | 3 |
| Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Pentecostal Studies | 3 |
| Church History* | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| MINISTRY & GENERAL | 42 credits |
| Research & Report Writing* | 3 |
| Homiletics* | 3 |
| Principles & Practices of Teaching* | 3 |
| Pastoral Theology & Leadership | 3 |
| Discipling & Mentoring | 3 |
| Church Educational Ministries | 3 |
| Pastoral Counselling | 3 |
| Biblical Theology of Missions | 3 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Electives | 15 |
| TOTAL | 99 credits |
Theological Bachelor degree holders are expected to have completed modules marked with an * in their Bachelor degrees. Otherwise, these modules may be required as deficiencies in the course of study.
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