Master of Divinity (on-campus or online)
Master of Divinity (on-campus or online)
Master of Divinity – Online or On-campus
Discover God’s Design
You’re passionate about professional ministry. You value rigorous academics. You need practical, hands-on experience. Through Baptist Bible Seminary’s Master of Divinity degree program, you will be equipped to handle the Scriptures accurately, serve the church effectively and love all people equally.
You will maximize your studies through a core curriculum of Bible, biblical languages, theology and ministry courses as well as specialty courses and first-hand experience for practicality and excellence in ministry.
83-87 credit hours
Online or on campus
Discounts available
Master of Arts in Bible, Language and Theology
PREPARATION FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY
Immediate Experience
You will gain immediate ministry experience. Pastoral and General Ministries tracks include either a 12-credit internship or integrative ministry project. The Chaplaincy track features 20 unique credits that include 300 clinical hours. These experiences will hone your ministry skills in tangible and practical ways.
Answer God’s Call to Serve Him
When you earn your master’s degree, you’ll follow God’s lead and open new doors in your career and ministry. BBS works hard to ensure you receive the best value in education with competitive tuition rates, many ways to qualify for discounts and individualized support.
3
complete your degree in as little as three years
83-87
credit hours
1 of 3
students qualify for discounted tuition
Terry Perrine
M.Div. graduate
“I have been taught about the sufficiency of Scripture and how to use it to guide everyday decisions. Further, I’ve been taught how to better communicate the message of Scripture to those I do ministry with and minister to.”
PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Choose a Format
Choose to earn your Master of Divinity degree on campus, online or a combination of both. These formats are designed to work with your schedule, allowing you to choose the method of learning that works best for you and your goals.
Online
You can complete the coursework for your entire degree online, and you will finish with a hands-on learning experience.
Residential
You can experience once-a-week classes that meet weekly on the nationally recognized beautiful campus of Clarks Summit University.
Module
You may also be able to complete select courses in a two-week module. Modules are full courses concentrated into two weeks of study; they may require work before and after the course on your own. On-campus housing and meal plans are available for those who choose to complete the module residentially.
YOUR COURSES
What You Will Study
You’ll interact within small class sizes and with professors who really care about you and your goals.
You also have the opportunity for dual enrollment through our Advanced Pastoral Program, allowing you to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree simultaneously.
All courses are 3 credits unless noted.
Course Descriptions can be found in the catalog.
M.Div. Tracks Based on Advanced Standing with Greek
Pastoral Track
- 60 credit hours of required courses
- 15 credit hours of elective courses
- 12 credit hours of a one-year internship center residence
Bible and Theology Courses—33 credits
BI604 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
TH500 Foundations of the Christian Faith
TH531 God’s Plan for the Ages
TH563 Pneumatology & Ecclesiology
TH708 Doctrinal Paper
OT500 Introduction to Old Testament & Old Testament Literature
OT502 Elements of Hebrew – 1
OT503 Elements of Hebrew – 2
OT600 Hebrew Exegesis
NT501 Introduction to New Testament & New Testament Literature
NT506 Greek Exegetical Methods
Church and Culture Courses—9 credits
Choose Three Courses: Â Â
MI815 World Ministry and the Local Church
PT509 Evangelism and the Growing Church
PT609 Contemporary Cultural Engagement
CH601 Church History
TH809 Introduction to Apologetics
Life and Ministry Courses—18 credits
PT512 Principles of Spiritual Formation
PT611 Preaching the Old Testament
PT612 Preaching the New Testament
PT510 Pastoral Ministry Skills
PT520 Theology and Practice of Worship
Choose One Course:
PT500 Training Ministries of the Church
PT800 The Theology & Practice of Family
Elective Courses—15 credits
Internship Courses—12 credits
PT714 Internship Colloquy (0)
PT740 Internship I (6)
PT741 Internship II (6)
General Ministries Track
87 total credit hours
All courses are three credits unless noted otherwise.
- 66 credit hours of required courses
- 9 credit hours of elective courses
- 12 credit hours of integrated ministry projects
Bible and Theology Courses—39 credits
BI604 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
TH500 Foundations of the Christian Faith
TH531 God’s Plan for the Ages
TH563 Pneumatology & Ecclesiology
TH708 Doctrinal Paper
OT500 Introduction to Old Testament & Old Testament Literature
OT502 Elements of Hebrew – 1
OT503 Elements of Hebrew – 2
OT600 Hebrew Exegesis
NT501 Introduction to New Testament & New Testament Literature
NT506 Greek Exegetical Methods
Church and Culture Courses—9 credits
Choose Three Courses: Â Â Â
MI815 World Ministry and the Local Church
PT509 Evangelism and the Growing Church
PT609 Contemporary Cultural Engagement
CH601 Church History
TH809 Introduction to Apologetics
Life and Ministry Courses—18 credits
GM611 Communicating the Old Testament
GM612 Communicating the New Testament
PT512 Principles of Spiritual Formation
PT500 Training Ministries of the Church
PT520 Theology and Practice of Worship
PT800 The Theology & Practice of Family
Elective Courses—9 credits
Internship Courses—12 credits
GM701 Integrated Ministry Project 1
GM702 Integrated Ministry Project 2
GM703 Integrated Ministry Project 3
GM704 Integrated Ministry Project 4
Chaplaincy Track
- 57 credit hours of required courses
- 6 credit hours of general electives
- 20 credit hours of chaplaincy courses
Bible and Theology Courses—33 credits
BI604 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
TH500 Foundations of the Christian Faith
TH531 God’s Plan for the Ages
TH563 Pneumatology & Ecclesiology
TH708 Doctrinal Paper
OT500 Introduction to Old Testament & Old Testament Literature
OT502 Elements of Hebrew – 1
OT503 Elements of Hebrew – 2
OT600 Hebrew Exegesis
NT501 Introduction to New Testament & New Testament Literature
NT506 Greek Exegetical Methods
Church and Culture Courses—9 credits
Choose Three Courses: Â Â
MI815 World Ministry and the Local Church
PT509 Evangelism and the Growing Church
PT609 Contemporary Cultural Engagement
CH601 Church History
TH809 Introduction to Apologetics
Life and Ministry Courses—15 credits
PT512 Principles of Spiritual Formation
GM611 Communicating the Old Testament
GM612 Communicating the New Testament
PT520 Theology and Practice of Worship
Choose One Course:
PT500 Training Ministries of the Church
PT503 Church Counseling
PT800 The Theology & Practice of Family
Electives—6 credits
Chaplaincy (CPE) Courses—20 credits
PT551 Clinical Pastoral Education 1
PT552 Clinical Pastoral Education 2
PT553 Clinical Pastoral Education 3
PT554 Clinical Pastoral Education 4
M.Div. Tracks Based on Undergraduate Degree without Greek
Pastoral Track
87 total credit hours
All courses are three credits unless noted otherwise.
- 66 credit hours of required courses
- 9 credit hours of elective courses
- 12 credit hours of a one-year internship center residence
Bible and Theology Courses—39 credits
BI604 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
TH500 Foundations of the Christian Faith
TH531 God’s Plan for the Ages
TH563 Pneumatology & Ecclesiology
TH708 Doctrinal Paper
OT500 Introduction to Old Testament & Old Testament Literature
OT502 Elements of Hebrew – 1
OT503 Elements of Hebrew – 2
OT600 Hebrew Exegesis
NT501 Introduction to New Testament & New Testament Literature
NT502 Elements of Greek – 1
NT503 Elements of Greek – 2
NT506 Greek Exegetical Methods
Church and Culture Courses—9 credits
Choose Three Courses: Â Â Â
MI815 World Ministry and the Local Church
PT509 Evangelism and the Growing Church
PT609 Contemporary Cultural Engagement
CH601 Church History
TH809 Introduction to Apologetics
Life and Ministry Courses—18 credits
PT512 Principles of Spiritual Formation
PT611 Preaching the Old Testament
PT612 Preaching the New Testament
PT510 Pastoral Ministry Skills
PT520 Theology and Practice of Worship
Choose One Course:
PT500 Training Ministries of the Church
PT800 The Theology & Practice of Family
Elective Courses—9 credits
Internship Courses—12 credits
PT714 Internship Colloquy (0)
PT740 Internship I (6)
PT741 Internship II (6)
General Ministries Track
87 total credit hours
All courses are three credits unless noted otherwise.
- 66 credit hours of required courses
- 9 credit hours of elective courses
- 12 credit hours of integrated ministry projects
Bible and Theology Courses—39 credits
BI604 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
TH500 Foundations of the Christian Faith
TH531 God’s Plan for the Ages
TH563 Pneumatology & Ecclesiology
TH708 Doctrinal Paper
OT500 Introduction to Old Testament & Old Testament Literature
OT502 Elements of Hebrew – 1
OT503 Elements of Hebrew – 2
OT600 Hebrew Exegesis
NT501 Introduction to New Testament & New Testament Literature
NT502 Elements of Greek – 1
NT503 Elements of Greek – 2
NT506 Greek Exegetical Methods
Church and Culture Courses—9 credits
Choose Three Courses: Â Â Â
MI815 World Ministry and the Local Church
PT509 Evangelism and the Growing Church
PT609 Contemporary Cultural Engagement
CH601 Church History
TH809 Introduction to Apologetics
Life and Ministry Courses—18 credits
GM611 Communicating the Old Testament
GM612 Preaching the New Testament
PT512 Principles of Spiritual Formation
PT500 Training Ministries of the Church
PT520 Theology and Practice of Worship
PT800 The Theology & Practice of Family
Elective Courses—9 credits
Internship Courses—12 credits
GM701 Integrated Ministry Project 1
GM702 Integrated Ministry Project 2
GM703 Integrated Ministry Project 3
GM704 Integrated Ministry Project 4
Chaplaincy Track
87 total credit hours
All courses are three credits unless noted otherwise.
- 63 credit hours of required courses
- 20 credit hours of chaplaincy courses
Bible and Theology Courses—39 credits
BI604 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
TH500 Foundations of the Christian Faith
TH531 God’s Plan for the Ages
TH563 Pneumatology & Ecclesiology
TH708 Doctrinal Paper
OT500 Introduction to Old Testament & Old Testament Literature
OT502 Elements of Hebrew – 1
OT503 Elements of Hebrew – 2
OT600 Hebrew Exegesis
NT501 Introduction to New Testament & New Testament Literature
NT502 Elements of Greek – 1
NT503 Elements of Greek – 2
NT506 Greek Exegetical Methods
Church and Culture Courses—9 credits
Choose Three Courses: Â Â Â
MI815 World Ministry and the Local Church
PT509 Evangelism and the Growing Church
PT609 Contemporary Cultural Engagement
CH601 Church History
TH809 Introduction to Apologetics
Life and Ministry Courses—15 credits
PT512 Principles of Spiritual Formation
GM611 Communicating the Old Testament
GM612 Communicating the New Testament
PT520 Theology and Practice of Worship
Choose One Course:
PT500 Training Ministries of the Church
PT800 The Theology & Practice of Family
Chaplaincy (CPE) Courses—20 credits
PT551 Clinical Pastoral Education 1
PT552 Clinical Pastoral Education 2
PT553 Clinical Pastoral Education 3
PT554 Clinical Pastoral Education 4
Program Highlights
- Powerful discounts are available to help reduce your tuition costs.
- You can experience life on-campus by taking residential classes.
- Take advantage of on-campus living or accommodations in the nearby region.
- Your spouse will be eligible for one class per semester free of charge, for a maximum of six credits per year through our Spouse Tuition Grant.
Choosing Online
Further your ministry without leaving your ministry with online learning. You will not have to be present during specific times, making this online degree truly flexible to work with your schedule.
ONLINE SESSIONS
Starting Dates
Flexibility is key. Jump in and start reaching toward your goals at any time of year with our multiple start dates.
JAN
15
2024
MAR
18
2024
MAY
20
2024
AUG
19
2024
WHY BBS?
You want to
choose a seminary:
- Where you can deepen your ministry.
- Where you can learn at your own pace.
- Where you’ll be challenged to think biblically.
- Where you’re own spiritual growth is a top priority.
Every class at BBS is carefully crafted with your relationship with God and the foundation of Scripture at its core. You will be immersed in principles from God’s Word as you learn valuable, practical tools to apply to your ministry.
Master of Arts in Bible, Language and Theology
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