Master of Divinity (MDiv)

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is the flagship seminary degree, designed for those who want to be comprehensively equipped with biblical, theological, historical, and practical understanding. Those who complete the MDiv will be equipped for leadership in areas like pastoral ministry, teaching ministries, and further theological education.

MDiv Standard Course List (81 HRS)*

BS 2210 Old Testament Survey I
BS 2211 Old Testament Survey II
BS 2310 New Testament Survey I
BS 2311 New Testament Survey II
BS 2200 Elementary Hebrew I
BS 2201 Elementary Hebrew II
BS 2300 Elementary Greek I
BS 2301 Elementary Greek II
BS 2400 Introduction to Hermeneutics
HT 3100 History of Christianity I
HT 3101 History of Christianity II
HT 3110 Baptist History
HT 3200 Theology I
HT 3201 Theology II
HT 3300 Introduction to Apologetics
HT 3400 Christian Ethics
MN 5201 Evangelism
MN 5006 Biblical Spirituality
MN 5161 Expository Preaching I: Sermon Prep Practicum**
MN 5162 Expository Preaching II: Sermon Delivery Practicum**
MN 5430 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry***
MS 7011 Missiology
CE 8345 Biblical Leadership and Administration for the Church

*MDiv, Worship Ministries have a different list of core classes
**Female students take CE 8110 Principles of Teaching I in lieu of MN 5161 Expository Preaching I and CE 8111 in lieu of MN 5162 Expository Preaching II
***Female students take CE 8411 Age Group Ministry in lieu of MN 5430 Intro to Pastoral Ministry

Choose one of the following:

MN 5468 Leadership Practicum
BC 5510 Biblical Counseling in the Local Church
CM 9100 Biblical Foundations of Worship

The MDiv Standard also requires 9 hours of electives.

Concentrations

MDiv, Biblical Languages

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Biblical Languages Concentration cultivates a Christian lifestyle, offers instruction in classical theological disciplines, and develops ministry skills in biblical languages.

BS 2203 Intermediate Hebrew I
BS 2204 Intermediate Hebrew II
BS 2303 Intermediate Greek I
BS 2304 Intermediate Greek II
3 Hours Electives
GS 1899 Research Capstone

MDiv, Biblical Theology

HT 3230 Biblical Theology
HT 3203 Tradition and Scripture
BS 2203 Intermediate Hebrew I and
BS 2204 Intermediate Hebrew II OR
BS 2303 Intermediate Greek I and
BS 2304 Intermediate Greek II
3 Hours Electives
GS 1899 Research Capstone

MDiv, Apologetics and Evangelism

MS 7016 World Religions
HT 3232 Survey of Historical Theology
9 Hours Electives
GS 1899 Research Capstone

MDiv, Christian Theology

HT 3203 Tradition and Scripture
HT 3232 Survey of Historical Theology
MN 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum
6 Hours Electives
GS 1899 Research Capstone

MDiv, Christian Education

CE 8411 Age Group Ministry*
CE 8110 Principles of Teaching I* and
CE 8111 Principles of Teaching II*
CE 8134 Issues in Christian Education
3 Hours Electives
GS 1899 Research Capstone

*Female students replace these courses with Elective Hours.

MDiv, Church Planting

Students graduating from the M.Div. degree with Church Planting program will be able to develop a Great Commission perspective that is demonstrated by skills in evangelism, equipping disciples, preaching and teaching, corporate worship, and leadership. They will utilize church planting skills in ministry, and demonstrate the commitment necessary to start healthy, reproducing congregations in a North American context.

MN 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum
MN 5409 Leadership Formation Practicum
MN 5490 Ministry Stewardship Practicum
MS 7660 Church Planting Leadership Practicum
MS 7664 Outreach Strategies and Methods Practicum
GS 1899 Research Capstone

MDiv, Church Revitalization

MN 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum
MN 5409 Leadership Formation Practicum
MN 5490 Ministry Stewardship Practicum
MS 7030 Biblical Foundations of Church Renewal Practicum
MS 7032 Church Renewal Practicum
GS 1899 Research Capstone

MDiv, Discipleship

MN 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum
CE 8411 Age Group Ministry*
CE 8110 Principles of Teaching I* and
CE 8111 Principles of Teaching II*
GS 1899 Research Capstone*
3 Hours of Electives

*Female students replace these courses with Elective Hours.

MDiv, Ministry Leadership

MN 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum
MN 5409 Leadership Formation Practicum
MN 5490 Ministry Stewardship Practicum
6 Hours Electives
GS 1899 Research Capstone

MDiv, Missions

MS 7016 World Religions
MS 7207 Missionary Anthropology Practicum
GS 1899 Research Capstone

Choose one:

MS 7209 Cross-Cultural Communication and Language Learning
MN 5490 Ministry Stewardship Practicum

Choose one:

MS 7217 International Church Planting Practicum
MN 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum

Choose one:

MS 7221 Cross-Cultural Church Planting Practicum
MS 7664 Outreach Strategy and Methods Practicum

MDiv, Preaching and Pastoral Ministry*

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, Preaching and Pastoral Ministry Concentration is designed to prepare men called to serve as pastor of a local congregation. The concentration provides a foundation of biblical studies, exposition and ministry skills designed to prepare pastors for service in the local church.

HT 3230 Biblical Theology
HT 3203 Tradition and Scripture
MN 5130 Advanced Expository Preaching
MN 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum
3 Hours Electives
GS 1899 Research Capstone

*Male students only

MDiv, Student Ministry

The Master of Divinity degree, Student Ministry emphasis, cultivates a Christian lifestyle, offers instruction in classical theological disciplines, and develops ministry skills in student ministry.

MN 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum
CE 8411 Age Group Ministry*
CE 8485 Youth Ministry Practicum
6 Hours Electives
GS 1899 Research Capstone

*Female students replace these courses with Elective Hours.

MDiv, Ministry to Women*

Purpose: The Master of Divinity degree, Ministry to Women emphasis, cultivates a Christian lifestyle, offers instruction in classical theological disciplines, and develops theoretical understanding and practical skill related to women's ministry.

1) Objectives: In addition to the Master of Divinity degree objectives, students graduating with the M.Div., Women's Ministry concentration will be able to do the following:
2) Demonstrate understanding of the biblical and theological foundations of women's ministry in the local church.
Demonstrate increased skill in the practice and leadership of women's ministries in the local church.

MN 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum
MN 5901 Biblical Theology of Womanhood
MN 5910 Women’s Ministry Practicum
6 Hours Electives
GS 1899 Research Capstone

*Female students only

MDiv, Biblical Counseling

BC 5501 Biblical Counseling & Psychological Theories
BC 5511 Biblical Interpretation and Counseling Methods
BC 5512 History and Theology of Soul-Care
BC 5513 Biblical Counseling & Emotional Issues
BC 5514 Addictive Behaviors & Biblical Counseling
BC 5522 Marriage & Family Counseling

*Students pursuing the Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Biblical Counseling must select BC5510 Biblical Counseling in the Local Church as part of their foundational core requirements.

MDiv, Worship Ministries

Midwestern offers the Master of Divinity in Worship Ministries (MDiv-WM) with a primary focus on equipping an individual for specialized leadership in worship ministry. Because we exist to serve the church, this degree is strategically designed to prepare worship students to serve a myriad of local-church contexts by integrating extensive biblical and theological course study with the development of both a theology and philosophy of Christian worship. In addition, students will gain an understanding of and be equipped with the many unique and necessary ministerial and musical skills with which one may oversee, develop, and replicate such ministries.

The MDiv-WM is an extensive graduate degree, and while an undergraduate degree in music is desirable, it is not required nor is it a prerequisite for admission to the degree program. Please note, however, that all incoming MDiv-WM students must show proficiency in fundamental musical skills and will be required to take a short series of *competency tests upon entering the program—scheduled during the week of orientation—in the areas of music theory, conducting, piano, and church-music history, as well as a proficiency in a major musical skill such as singing or playing an instrument. In addition, males desiring to pursue this degree will complete core courses specializing in preaching and pastoral leadership. Females desiring to pursue this degree will be required to take 3 Christian Education courses in place the preaching and pastoral leadership courses.

BS 2210 Old Testament Survey I
BS 2211 Old Testament Survey II
BS 2310 New Testament Survey I
BS 2311 New Testament Survey II
BS 2400 Introduction to Hermeneutics
HT 3232 Survey of Historical Theology
HT 3110 Baptist History
HT 3200 Theology I
HT 3201 Theology II
HT 3300 Introduction to Apologetics
HT 3400 Christian Ethics
MN 5201 Evangelism
MN 5006 Biblical Spirituality
MN 5161 Expository Preaching I: Sermon Prep Practicum*
MN 5162 Expository Preaching II: Sermon Delivery Practicum*

*Female students take CE 8110 Principles of Teaching I in lieu of MN 5161 Expository Preaching I and CE 8111 in lieu of MN 5162 Expository Preaching II

MN 5430 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry**

**Female students take CE 8411 Age Group Ministry in lieu of MN 5430 Intro to Pastoral Ministry

MS 7011 Missiology
CE 8345 Biblical Leadership & Administration for the Church
CM 9100 Biblical Foundations for Worship

Choose 1 of the Following:

MN 5468 Leadership Practicum
BC 5510 Biblical Counseling in the Local Church

Worship Ministries Core (12 Credits):

CM 9205 Survey of Christian Worship & Congregational Song
CM 9401 Worship Ministry Administration
CM 9403 Corporate Worship Leadership
CM 9421 Worship Technology

Worship Ministries Practicum (9 Credits):

CM 9103 Preparing Vocalists for Worship
CM 9104 Preparing Instrumentalists for Worship
CM 9565 Integrative Worship Ministry Experience

Applied Music Lessons (3 Credits):
Choose major lesson area from voice, guitar, or piano
(3 consecutive semesters at one (1) credit hr per semester)

Music Ensemble Participation (3 Credits):
Choose from the following:

CM 9582 North Oak Band (2 Credit) ***
CM 9583 Voices of Midwestern (1 Credit) ****

*** Audition only/both vocalists and instrumentalists.
**** No audition necessary – all welcome to enroll.