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M.Div.-Biblical Studies

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Biblical Studies is a robust, thoughtfully designed graduate program for students seeking an in-depth understanding of the Bible in its original historical, cultural, and linguistic context.


Designed for students preparing for doctoral studies, academic research, ministry leadership, or personal enrichment, this Master of Divinity degree offers theologically sound, academically credible biblical education rooted in faithful scholarship. It will develop strong exegetical, theological, and research skills.


This comprehensive MDiv in Biblical Studies includes:

  • Advanced coursework in Biblical Hebrew and Greek
  • Biblical archaeology and biblical geography
  • Theology
  • Hermeneutics
  • Church history
  • Ministry studies


Career Opportunities

  • Pastor or Ministry Leader
  • Doctoral Studies Candidate
  • Biblical Researcher or Curriculum Developer
  • Chaplain (Hospital, Military, or Institutional)
  • Higher Theological Education Instructor


Measurable Learning Outcomes:

Program Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the Master of Divinity program will be able to:

  • Integrate servant leadership concepts into ministry.
  • Synthesize ministry leadership skills in practical, contextual application.
  • Create biblically sound, exegetically based teaching and preaching content.
  • Evaluate the spiritual formation of self and others.

Biblical Studies Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the Biblical Studies concentration will be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting Old and New Testament texts using sound hermeneutical methods emphasizing cultural and geographical contexts.
  • Apply biblical languages, context, and theology to exegesis and ministry communication.
  • Analyze key theological themes and their implications for the church and the world.


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Required Courses

Master of Divinity: Biblical Studies Concentration
72 Credit Hours Total

Core Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

  1. Library Information Literacy and Intro. To Graduate Level Writing (Credits:3)
  2. Introduction To Biblical Languages (Credits: 3)
  3. Theology I (Credits: 3)
  4. Theology II (Credits: 3)
  5. Introduction To Hermeneutics (Credits: 3)
  6. Introduction To Old Testament (Credits: 3)
  7. Introduction To New Testament (Credits: 3)
  8. Preaching and Pastoral Messages (Credits: 3)
  9. Supervised Ministry I (Credits: 3)
  10. Supervised Ministry II (Credits: 3)
  11. Apologetics (Credits: 3)
  12. Introduction to Pastoral Care (Credits: 3)
  13. Ethics of Pastoral Leadership (Credits: 3)
  14. Religious Studies Capstone (Credits: 3)

 Allied Courses (12 Credit Hours)

  1. Archaeology and Geography of the Old Testament (Credits: 3)
  2. Archaeology and Geography of the New Testament (Credits: 3)
  3. Old Testament Book Course (Credits: 3)
  4. New Testament Book Course (Credits: 3)

Biblical Studies Concentration (18 Credits Hours)

  1. Hebrew I (Credits: 3)
  2. Hebrew II (Credits: 3)
  3. Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis (Credits: 3)
  4. Greek I (Credits: 3)
  5. Greek II (Credits: 3)
  6. Greek Syntax and Exegesis (Credits: 3)