BMA Seminary

Degree Programs

MASTER OF DIVINITY

The Master of Divinity degree program is a three year (90 semester hours) program of studies distributed among the following fields: Biblical Studies, Theological-Historical Studies, Church Ministries, and Christian Education. The wide-ranging curriculum requires 21 hours of biblical language studies in addition to the well-rounded core curriculum. Fifteen hours of electives allow for concentrated studies or specialization in a particular field of study.

PERSONAL OBJECTIVES

        Upon satisfactory completion of the Master of Divinity program the graduate should be able to accomplish the following objectives:

    1. minister on a professional level as a pastor or in a ministerial capacity in a church or church related institution.

    2. function effectively as a pastoral counselor to a local church congregation.

    3. demonstrate leadership skills in both academic and pragmatic facets of Christian ministry.

    4. understand and be able to communicate biblical and theological truths in the context of Christian ministry.

    5. be able to perform adequately in the context of further professional ministries or doctoral studies. 

VOCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

        The Master of Divinity program allows the student to prepare for several ministerial opportunities. The program is recommended for those who are planning to function in any of the following ministries: Pastor or Associate Pastor; Minister of Christian Education; Minister of Outreach/Discipling; Minister of Evangelism; Missionary; Chaplain; Educator.

The candidate for the Master of Divinity degree must complete a minimum of thirty semester hours of classroom work in residence at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary.

M.Div. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

        No more than 7 level II courses may be taken.  The remainder must be level III courses.

BIBLICAL STUDIES FIELD (33 hours)

THEOLOGICAL-HISTORICAL STUDIES FIELD (18 hours, including 3 hours of electives in theology, philosophy, or ethics)

CHURCH MINISTRIES FIELD (18 hours)

*Non-ministerial students may substitute electives for Pr 611 and PM 511

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FIELD (9 hours)

Electives (12 hours)

TOTAL (90 hours required)