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Divinity, MDiv

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Offered in Columbia, SC

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree is a three-year program (84 credit hours) that prepares persons for ordained ministry in most mainline churches. It is also available to students who wish to integrate ministerial formation into other kinds of professions. The MDiv is open to students of all denominations. This curriculum seeks to shape the entire person for faithful service to the church and to the world. 

Admission Requirements

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Biblical Studies Courses: 18 Credit Hours

  • 3 Credits.
  • BIB 503  - Hebrew or BIB 504  - Greek 3 Credits.
  • BIB elective in Gospels exegesis 3 Credits.
  • BIB elective in Pauline literature exegesis 3 Credits.
  • BIB elective in Old Testament 3 Credits.
  • BIB elective in any biblical topic 3 Credits.

History and Theology Courses: 24 Credit Hours

Ministry Courses: 17 Credit Hours

Contextual Education Courses: 10 Credit Hours

General Electives: 15 Credit Hours

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Total Credit Hours: 84

* The two denomination-specific courses apply to Lutheran, United Methodist, and Baptist students. Other students may substitute history and/or theology electives in consultation with the Associate Dean for Academic Programs.

** Students may substitute for MIN 540 any approved LED course in the University’s MA in Leadership program.

Degree Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Divinity program will:

  • Demonstrate emotional and spiritual maturity and faithful living appropriate to public ministry.
  • Demonstrate theologically informed and self-reflective engagement of distinct human cultures and communities.
  • Demonstrate competencies necessary to cultivate anti-racist discipleship.
  • Analyze Christian scripture and traditions with reference to their original contexts.
  • Interpret Christian scripture and traditions in ways that cultivate Christian community and discipleship.
  • Demonstrate leadership in areas of pastoral ministry that generate discipleship and positive change in the church and the world.

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