This degree is designed to prepare students for professional pastoral ministry.  The curriculum prepares godly leaders by developing their leadership skills and spiritual gifts to care for and instruct God’s people.

Upon completion of the Master of Divinity, Pastoral Track, graduates should:

• Be able to explain the biblical storyline.
• Be able to use the biblical languages responsibly in the process of interpreting the Bible.
• Be able to interpret accurately the meaning and significance of the biblical text.
• Be able to communicate effectively the message and relevance of the biblical text to diverse audiences.
• Be able to interpret the cultural context in which they live so as to relate the message of the Bible to that context in an appropriate way.
• Be actively involved in spiritual formation on both individual and corporate levels.
• Possess a competent overview of theology from biblical, historical, and systematic perspectives.
• Be able to engage issues (including moral issues) from a theological perspective.
• Understand the church as a spiritual organism and an organization.
• Be able to lead a church on the basis of a coherent philosophy of leadership and ministry.
• Be comfortable doing the normal tasks of pastoral ministry.
• Be able to counsel individuals and families as they seek to apply Christian principles to the normal problems of life.
• Be able to refer individuals and families to appropriate professionals for help in dealing with complex issues beyond the pastor’s expertise.

Curriculum

Language Studies

Hermeneutics
Greek Elements 1 & 2
Hebrew Elements 1 & 2
Language Tools and Syntax
Exegetical Methods

Biblical Studies

Biblical Introduction
Pentateuch
OT Exegesis / OT Elective
Synoptic Gospels
NT Exegesis / NT Elective

Theological and Historical Studies

Theological Foundations 1 & 2
Theology of Church & Ministry
Moral Theology
Worldview & Culture / Missions Elective
Church History 1 & 2
Denominational History Elective / or Elective

Preaching and Leadership Studies

Ministry Formation (2 cr. hr.)
Ministry Preparation (1 cr. hr.)
Pastoral Leadership Foundations
Dynamics of the Church / Leadership Elective
Introduction to Preaching
Essentials of Expository Preaching
Homiletics 3 (1 cr. hr.)
Spiritual Care & Counselling
Marital & Premarital Counselling (2 cr. hr.)
Pastoral Internship 1 & 2

Spiritual Formation Studies

Spirituality Elective