Master of Divinity (M.Div.,)

The M.Div., is designed primarily for persons committed to the ordained ministry as pastors, Christian leaders or theologians in congregations and other settings. The objective of program is to nurture servant and visionary leaders for the churches. It attempts to help the student grow in spiritual depth and moral integrity; to give the student comprehensive knowledge in biblical and theological studies; to train the student in developing the specific skills needed for effective ministry and public leadership and to develop a deep understanding of the cultural and social context. Normally, a student will complete the program in three-year full time studies which is totally six semesters.

(a) Course Requirements for M.Div.,

Language Division Courses Credits
OT 501 Elementary Biblical Hebrew 1 3
NT 501 Elementary Biblical Greek 1 3
OT/NT 502 Elementary Biblical Hebrew/Greek 2 3
OT/NT 606 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew/ Greek (E) 3
ENG 501 Academic Writing 1 P/F
ENG 502 Academic Writing 2 P/F
Total 12
Biblical Division Courses Credits
Old Testament:
OT 503 Old Testament Survey 1 3
OT 504 Old Testament Survey 2 3
OT 607 Old Testament Exegesis 3
OT 708 Old Testament Theology 3
Electives:
OT 709 Lamentation (E) 3
OT 6010 OT Exegesis (Amos)/Ruth (E) 3
OT 711 Intertestamental Writings/Poetical Books (E) 3
New Testament:
NT 503 New Testament Survey 1 3
NT 504 New Testament Survey 2 3
NT 505 Biblical Hermeneutics 3
NT 607 New Testament Exegesis 3
NT 708 New Testament Theology 3
Electives:
NT 709 Intertestamental Period (E) 3
NT 610 NT Exegesis (Gospels or Epistles) E 3
NT 711 NT (E) 3
Total 30
Theological Division Courses Credits
CT 501 Philosophy for Understanding Theology 3
CT 502 Christian Theology 3
CT 603 Contemporary Christian Theologies 3
CT 604 Asian Theology 3
CT 706 Christian Ethics 3
Electives:
CT 605 Eco-theology 3
CT 607 Gender and Theology 3
CT 708 Theology of Religion 3
CT 709 Public Theology 3
CT 710 Liberation Theology 3
Total 15
Historical Division Courses Credits
CH 501 Early & Medieval Church History 3
CH 502 Reformation and Modern Church History 3
CH 603 Baptist Church History and Doctrine 3
CH 706 Ecumenical Theology 3
Electives:
CH 707 Reformation Studies (E) 3
CH 705 History of Christianity in Myanmar (E) 3
CH 604 History of Christianity in Asia (E) 3
CH 605 History of Christianity in Myanmar 3
Total 12
Education Ministry Courses Credits
EM 501 Foundation of Christian Education 3
EM 502 Christian Education for Children 3
EM 603 Christian Education for Youth 3
Electives:
EM 604 Early Childhood Care and Development (E) 3
EM 605 Adult ministry/Family ministry ( E ) 3
EM 706 Christian Education for Parent (E) 3
EM 707 Theology of Christian Education (E) 3
EM 708 Administering Christian Education (E) 3
Total 9
Missiology Courses Credits
MS 601 Biblical Foundation of Mission 3
MS 602 Theology of Mission 3
Electives:
MS 603 World Religions (E) 3
MS 704 Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission (E) 3
MS/CT 705 Kachin Tradition and Culture (E) 3
MS 705 21st Century Christian Mission (E) 3
Total 6
Practical Theology Courses Credits
PT 601 Homiletics 3
PT 706 Pastoral Theology 3
PT 708 Pastoral Care and Counselling 3
Electives:
PT 602 Elective Courses: Spiritual Formation (E) 3
PT 603 Church and Development (E) 3
PT 604 Church Administration (E) 3
MUS 605 Music Ministry (E) 3
PT 707 Spiritual Discernment (E) 3
Total 9
All Departments Courses Credits
AA 501 Digital Literacy P/F
AA 602 Field Education P/F
AA 603 Thesis Proposal writing P/F

(b) Program Requirements for M.Div., Degree

Duration of the Studies 3 years
Required Semesters 6 semesters
Total Credits of Core Courses 90 credits
Total Credits of Elective Courses 18 credits
Thesis 3 credits
Field Education P/F
Credits Required for Graduation 111 credits

Note: For the students, minimum of three elective courses must be from their specialized area, and the three elective courses can be from any other area.