Master of Divinity
Curriculum Overview of the Master of Divinity Degree Program

During this course of study, students will learn the central concepts of the Divinity of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit and their interrelationship. An examination of the method of biblical theology is followed by a discussion of how God reveals Himself through revelation. This course explores the teachings of the Old and New Testaments and shares discoveries that provide proof for the existence of God through Biblical studies and Archeology. The M.Div. program equips students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills requisite for Christian ministry. The curriculum provides opportunities for growth in personal and spiritual maturity and moral integrity, knowledge of the church’s religious heritage founded in biblical revelation, historical context and development, and confessions and doctrine. These serve Christian ministry and leadership roles.

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5 Sessions | 3 Courses per Session | 4 Credit Hours per Course | 60 Total Credit Hours |Requisite Intern Credit Hours l Research Self Study Program

SESSION 1 / DVD LECTURE SERIES
MDP-01  Master’s Level Theology / Lecture
               Series
MDP-02   Bibliology and Hermeneutics /
                Lecture Series
MDP-03   Advanced Soteriology / Lecture
               Series
MDP-04  Trinitarianism / Lecture Series

SESSION 2 / DVD LECTURE SERIES/RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
MDP-05 Ecclesiology and Eschatology /
              Lecture Series
MDP-06  Humanity and Sin / Lecture Series
MDP-07 Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith
MDP-08 The History of Christianity in the
              United States and Canada

SESSION 3 / RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
MDP-09  Biblical Archaeology
MDP-10  Pastoral Theology
MDP-11  Biblical Prophecy: Perspectives for
              Christian Theology, Discipleship,
              and Ministry
MDP-12 Old Testament Pentateuch

 
SESSION 4 / RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
MDP-13  The Words and Life of Christ
MDP-14  Old Testament Prophets
MDP-15  Four Views on the Apostle Paul
MDP-16  A Journey through Israel (DVD
               Lecture and Book Research)

SESSION 5 / RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
MDP-17 Attributes of God
MDP-18 Early Christian Doctrines
MDP-19 Encountering the Book of Hebrews   MDP-20 The Dead Sea Scrolls 

SESSION 6 / RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
MDP-21 Old Testament Poetic Books
MDP-22 Intern Credit Hours

MASTER’S THESIS:
30,000 to 40,000 words (80 to 160 pages)

American Psychological Association (APA) Requirements

​Students are required to utilize American Psychological Association (APA) formatting and maintain a level of quality as required for all CCSGS Programs. Written research assignments must reference sources when utilized in research assignments. References must include the title of the manuscript, page location, book author name, and name of publisher, and date of publication. The student must write a research paper for each course of study. All graduate-level students will be required to write a thesis or dissertation.