MDIV

Programs Description

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

MDiv is a three-year professional, graduate-level theological degree that prepares men and women with knowledge and skills to be an effective and holistic ministry leader. The MDiv blends academic study, mentored learning and practical internship experience in a comprehensive program that will prepare you for Christian leadership in its various forms.

Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MACS)

MACS is a two-year professional, graduate-level theological degree that prepares men and women with a specialised knowledge towards a specific area of theological learning. The MACS blends academic study, mentored learning and practical experience and affords specialising in any one of the following areas of Christian studies that prepares you for further education through a masters program.

- Christian Ministry with specialization in Youth, Children Ministry or Christian Counselling
- Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
- Master of Arts in Inter-cultural Studies

Admission Requirements:

– Reasonable proficiency in English language.
– Successfully completed any bachelors degree (BA, BSc, BCom, BE…)
– A clear call for Christian ministry.

Those who have completed a BTh degree accredited by ATA with minimum B grade may apply for the MDiv upgrade (2 years).

Financial Information:

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Course Curriculum

Master of Divinity

	Name of the Course	Credit Hours
	Biblical General Studies	Credit Hours
1.	Introduction to the Bible	3
2.	Biblical Interpretation	2
3.	Old Testament Theology	2
4.	New Testament Theology	2

	Biblical Languages
5.	Elements of Biblical Greek	2
6.	Elements of Biblical Hebrew	2

	Old Testament
7.	Pentateuch	2
8.	Prophetic Books	2
9.	Hebrew Poetry & Wisdom Literature	2

	New Testament
10.	Synoptic Writings	2
11.	Johannine Writings	2
12.	Pauline Writings	3

	Electives and Specialization Courses
13.	Hebrew Grammar 1	2
14.	Greek Grammar 1	2
15.	First & Second Corinthians	2
16.	Old Testament Exegesis	2
17.	New Testament Exegesis	2
18.	Apocalyptic Literature	2

	Name of the Course	Credit Hours
	Christian Theology
1.	Introduction to Philosophy	1
2.	Christian Theology 1: Bible, God, Humans and Sin	3
3.	Christian Theology 2: Christ, Spirit and Salvation	3
4.	Christian Theology 3: Church, End Times and the Kingdom of God	2
5.	Christian Ethics	2
6.	Contextual Theology	3

	History of Christianity
7.	Pentecostal & Charismatic Movement	2
8.	History of Christianity 1: Pentecost to Middle ages	2
9.	History of Christianity 2: Reformation to the Present Times	2
10.	History of Christianity in Asia	2

	Religions and Society
11.	Introduction to Sociology	1
12.	Introduction to Major Religions	3
13.	Contemporary Religious and Secular Movements	3

	Elective and Specialization Courses
14.	Theology & Practice of Worship	1
15.	Apologetics	1
16.	Approach to Hinduism	1
17.	Approach to Islam	1
18.	Theology of the Reformers: Martin Luther	1

	Name of the Course	Credit Hours
	Christian Ministry
1.	Spiritual Formation	4
2.	Introduction to Christian Ministry	2
3.	Pastoral Care & Counselling 1 & 2	4
4.	Introduction to Christian Education	2
5.	Principles of Preaching	2
6.	Communication Theory and Practice	2
7.	Leadership and Management	2

	Mission Studies
8.	Introduction to Christian Mission	1
9.	Perspectives in Missions I & II	4
10.	Christian Response to Human Need	2

	Elective and Specialization Courses
11.	Youth Ministry 1 & 2	4
12.	Children Ministry 1 & 2	4
13.	Cultural Anthropology	2
14.	Theology & Practice of Worship	1
15.	Approach to Hinduism	1
16.	Approach to Islam	1
17.	Financial Integrity	1
18.	Holy Spirit, Signs and Wonders	1
19.	House Church Planting	1
20.	Introduction to Digital Media	1
21.	Lead Like Jesus	1
22.	Marriage and Family	1
23.	Ministerial Health	1
24.	Social Justice and Advocacy	1
25.	Soft Skills for Ministers	1

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

	Name of the Course	Credit Hours
1.	Introduction to the Bible	3
2.	Biblical Interpretation	2
3.	Old Testament Theology	2
4.	New Testament Theology	2

	Biblical Languages
5.	Elements of Biblical Greek	2
6.	Elements of Biblical Hebrew	2
7.	Intermediate Greek	3
8.	Intermediate Hebrew	3

	Old Testament
9.	Pentateuch	2
10.	Prophetic Books	2
11.	Hebrew Poetry & Wisdom Literature	2
12.	OT Exegesis	2

	New Testament
13.	Synoptic Writings	2
14.	Johannine Writings	2
15.	Pauline Writings	3
16.	Corinthian Correspondence	2
17.	NT Exegesis	2
18.	The Apocalypse	1

	Christian Theology
19.	Introduction to Philosophy	1
20.	Christian Theology 1: Bible, God, Humans and Sin	3
21.	Christian Theology 2: Christ, Spirit and Salvation	3

	Historical Theology
22.	Pentecostal & Charismatic Movement	2
23.	History of Christianity 1: Pentecost to Middle ages	2
24.	History of Christianity 2: Reformation to the Present Times	2

	Religions and Society
25.	Introduction to Major Religions	3

	Ministry and Missions
26.	Spiritual Formation	4
27.	Introduction to Christian Ministry	2
28.	Introduction to Christian Education	2
29.	Principles of Preaching	2
30.	Introduction to Christian Missions	1

	Elective Courses
	Youth Ministry 1 & 2	4
	Children Ministry 1 & 2	4
	Cultural Anthropology	2
	Theology & Practice of Worship	1
	Apologetics	1
	Approach to Hinduism	1
	Approach to Islam	1
	Financial Integrity	1
	Holy Spirit, Signs and Wonders	1
	House Church Planting	1
	Introduction to Digital Media	1
	Lead Like Jesus	1
	Marriage and Family	1
	Ministerial Health	1
	Social Justice and Advocacy	1
	Soft Skills for Ministers	1
	History of Christianity in Asia	2
	Pastoral Care & Counselling 1 & 2	4
	Christian Ethics	2
	Contextual Theology	3
	Contemporary Religious and Secular Movements	3
	Communication Theory and Practice	2
	Leadership and Management	2
	Christian Theology 3: Church, End Times and the Kingdom of God	2
	Introduction to Sociology	1
	Perspectives in Missions I & II	4
	Christian Response to Human Need	2

	Name of the Course	Credit Hours
	Biblical Studies
1.	Introduction to the Bible	3
2.	Biblical Interpretation	2

	Biblical Languages
3.	Elements of Biblical Greek	2
4.	Elements of Biblical Hebrew	2

	Old Testament
5.	Pentateuch	2
6.	Prophetic Books	2
7.	Hebrew Poetry & Wisdom Literature	2

	New Testament
8.	Synoptic Writings	2
9.	Johannine Writings	2
10.	Pauline Writings	3

	Christian Theology
11.	Christian Theology 1: Bible, God, Humans and Sin	3
12.	Christian Theology 2: Christ, Spirit and Salvation	3
13.	Christian Theology 3: Church, End Times and the Kingdom of God	2

	Historical Theology
14.	Pentecostal & Charismatic Movement	2
15.	History of Christianity 1: Pentecost to Middle ages	2
16.	History of Christianity 2: Reformation to the Present Times	2

	Religions and Society
17.	Introduction to Major Religions	3

	Christian Ministry
18.	Spiritual Formation	4
19.	Introduction to Christian Ministry	2
20.	Pastoral Care & Counselling 1 & 2	4
21.	Introduction to Christian Education	2
22.	Principles of Preaching	2
23.	Theology & Practice of Worship	1
24.	Leadership and Management	2
25.	Marriage and Family	1
26.	Communication Theory and Practice	2

	Mission Studies
27.	Introduction to Christian Mission	1
28.	House Church Planting	1
29.	Christian Response to Human Need	2

	Elective and Specialization Courses
	Youth Ministry 1 & 2	4
	Children Ministry 1 & 2	4
	Soft Skills for Ministers	1
	Contemporary Religious and Secular Movements	3
	Introduction to Sociology	1
	Apologetics	1
	Hebrew Grammar 1	2
	Greek Grammar 1	2
	First & Second Corinthians	2
	Cultural Anthropology	2
	Approach to Hinduism	1
	Approach to Islam	1
	Financial Integrity	1
	Holy Spirit, Signs and Wonders	1
	Introduction to Digital Media	1
	Lead Like Jesus	1
	Marriage and Family	1
	Ministerial Health	1
	Social Justice and Advocacy	1
	The Apocalypse	1
	Introduction to Philosophy	1
	Perspectives in Missions I & II	4
	Old Testament Theology	2
	New Testament Theology	2
	Christian Ethics	2
	Contextual Theology	3
	History of Christianity in Asia	2