Master of Divinity
The MDiv 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.
Course Requirements
| Language | Course | 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 |
| Old Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total | 12 |
| Elective: Old Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OT 709 | Lamentation (E) | 3 |
| OT 6010 | OT Exegesis (Amos)/Ruth (E) | 3 |
| OT 711 | Intertestamental Writings/Poetical Books (E) | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| New Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total | 15 |
| Elective: New Testament | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NT 709 | Intertestamental Period (E) | 3 |
| NT 610 | NT Exegesis (Gospels or Epistles) E | 3 |
| NT 711 | NT (E) | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Christian Theology | Course | 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 |
| Total | 15 |
| Elective: Christian Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Church History | Course | 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 |
| Total | 12 |
| Elective: Church History | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EM 501 | Foundation of Christian Education | 3 |
| EM 502 | Christian Education for Children | 3 |
| EM 603 | Christian Education for Youth | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Elective: Education Ministry | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 |
| Missiology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MS 601 | Biblical Foundation of Mission | 3 |
| MS 602 | Theology of Mission | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Elective: Missiology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 |
| Practical Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PT 601 | Homiletics | 3 |
| PT 706 | Pastoral Theology | 3 |
| PT 708 | Pastoral Care and Counselling | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Elective: Practical Theology | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 |
| All Departments | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AA 501 | Digital Literacy | P/F |
| AA 602 | Field Education | P/F |
| AA 603 | Thesis Proposal writing | P/F |
| Total | 0 |
Program Requirements
- Registered and enrolled in the program for the duration of 3 years
- Completion of the required 6 semesters
- Completion of 90 total credits of core courses
- Completion of 18 total credits of elective courses
- Completion of 3 credits of thesis
- Passing grade of field education
- Accumulation of 111 credits that are required for graduation
Notes
- Minimum of three elective courses must be from the student's specialized area, and the three elective courses can be from any other area.