M.Div. curriculum is designed to offer training for the pastoral ministry. Bible courses include the basic structure and content of each book of the Bible along with such details concerning major characters, dates, and places as are necessary. Principles of hermeneutics and exegesis, using the original languages as well as the English Bible, are also included.
Students learn to apply Scripture to contemporary circumstances.
Students are required to pass a comprehensive Bible examination. Remedial studies for any who fail the examination will be required until competency in Bible knowledge is demonstrated. Building upon a biblical foundation, theology is a major area of concentration during the second year. The purpose of the second year is to provide the theological and historical foundations necessary to understand the nature of the Christian faith and life. The practical theology courses are designed to enable students to develop competence in ministry.