Master of Divinity (Chaplaincy, Counselling, and Worship Leadership and Formation concentration)
24 COURSES 2 YEARS | 72 CREDITS[UNITS]
ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) prepares students for lifelong ministry through comprehensive theological education, biblical scholarship, spiritual formation, and practical ministry training grounded in a Christian worldview. The program provides an integrated foundation in Scripture, theology, church history, biblical languages, pastoral ministry, preaching, discipleship, leadership, mission, ethics, and ministry practice while cultivating the spiritual maturity and character necessary for faithful vocational ministry.
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Students will demonstrate competencies in biblical interpretation, theological reflection, pastoral leadership, preaching and teaching, spiritual formation, discipleship, organizational leadership, and ministry practice through successful completion of all program requirements. The curriculum equips graduates to faithfully interpret Scripture, shepherd congregations, develop leaders, engage culture biblically, and lead ministries with wisdom, integrity, and theological conviction.
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Applicable across churches, denominations, church planting, chaplaincy, missions, nonprofit organizations, Christian education, and parachurch ministries, the Master of Divinity equips graduates for vocational ministry, pastoral leadership, advanced theological study, and service in diverse ministry contexts while providing the foundational academic preparation commonly expected for ordination and professional ministry within many Christian traditions.
EMPHASIS IN BIBLE
​The M.Div. Program introduces students to ALL 66 books of the Bible as God's revelation to us. It prepares students theologically and practically for ministry. And it highlights the missiological emphasis of Scripture, the call to proclaim the gospel, that climaxes in the New Testament.
CREATIVE AND PERSONAL
Based on a solid biblical foundation, the program encourages students to be creative in the way that they communicate the unchanging Gospel to the variety of people and cultures in their congregations—professionals, laborers, academics, artists, parachurch workers, and others. The program fosters learning in a vibrant community of fellow believers, in which our students are mentored and supported as they pursue their vocation.
PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENTIAL (INTERNSHIP REQUIRED)
All MDiv students (both pastoral ministry and counseling students) are required to complete the MDiv Internship, comprised of field experience that grants 6 to12 academic credit hours. The M.Div. internship is considered the capstone experience of the program. Internships involve goal setting and evaluation of goal accomplishment, mentoring sessions, and participation in “Internship Clusters” for small group reflection with other students. In their internship, students put into practice the doctrines and ideas they have been learning, and hone and refine their skills for serving the kingdom.
THREE PROGRAM CONCENTRATION OPTIONS
Pastoral Ministry Concentration
This concentration prepares students for a wide range of skilled, biblically based pastoral ministry, as well as for leadership in the local church and beyond. It can also be the foundation for further academic work.
Christian Counseling Concentration
The M.Div. in Christian Counseling degree program is designed to prepare students for a ministry of Christian counseling to individuals, couples, and families in a congregational, denominational agency, counseling center, or mission setting.
Chaplaincy program Concentration
The M.Div. in Chaplaincy concentration program is designed to prepare students for a ministry of Licensed Christian Chaplaincy. ministering to individuals, couples, and families in a denominational agency, hospitals, hospices, public organizations, counseling center, or mission setting.
MDiv Program - 24 courses / 72 Credits[Units] Total
Pastoral Ministry
Chaplaincy Concentration
Christian Counseling
MDiv Main Program Segments:
Biblical / Theological Studies - 10 courses / 30 units
Concentration (Pastoral Ministries or Christian Counseling) - 6 to 8 courses / 18-24 units
Electives - 4 courses / 12 units
Practicum/Internship - from 2 to 4 courses / 6-12 units
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies (Pastoral Ministry concentration)
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Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies (Pastoral Ministry concentration)
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Ph.D. in Organizational and Global Leadership with Missional Church Leadership
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Ph.D. in Organizational and Global Leadership with Coaching and Mentoring
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Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership
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Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies (Worship, Media & Creative Arts concentration)
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Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies (Worship, Media & Creative Arts concentration)
FULL MDIV CURRICULUM
MASTER OF DIVINITY CURRICULUM
CAREERS
The course curriculum develops students' core competencies for success in ministry and leadership. Possible careers include:
Ministry leadership (youth pastor, small group leader, Bible teacher, etc.)
Missions
Chaplaincy
Christian non-profit Organizations
Christian education
Program Learning Outcomes
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Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of the Bible from historical, literary, and theological perspectives.
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Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of Christian theology from the perspective of the Korean Evangelical tradition.
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Students will regularly engage in spiritual practices and demonstrate a biblical lifestyle.
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Students will regularly engage in evangelism and ministry in diverse settings.
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Students will demonstrate cultural awareness and cross-cultural competence.
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Students will demonstrate competence in the area of their concentration: pastoral ministry & leadership, or, counseling.