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MDiv Overview
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is the basic professional degree for ordained ministry in the local church and other ministerial leadership positions. The students and faculty of HGST represent a wide range of denominational and ministerial backgrounds. The HGST MDiv degree is designed to encompass the breadth of traditions reflected in our students and staff while connecting those traditions to the historic Christian church and faith. The depth of the HGST course work is enriched by the diversity of tradition and experience represented by our students and faculty. The degree requires 87 credit hours.
Prerequisites
Students must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Degree Plan
Research & Writing
| RE 500: Research, Writing, & Theological Learning | 3 hours |
Biblical & Theological Studies
| NT 501: Introduction to the New Testament | 4 hours |
| OT 501: Introduction to the Old Testament | 4 hours |
| TH 501: Introduction to Christian Theology | 4 hours |
| CS 501: Introduction to Christian Spirituality | 4 hours |
| CH 510: History of Christianity I | 3 hours |
| CH 511: History of Christianity II | 3 hours |
| BI 510: Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 hours |
| Old Testament Elective (OT) | 3 hours |
| Theology Elective (TH) | 3 hours |
| New Testament Elective (NT) | 3 hours |
| Philosophy & Ethics Elective (PH) | 3 hours |
| Two Biblical Studies Electives (BH, BI, GR, NT, OT) | 6 hours |
| Two Theological Studies Electives (CH, CS, PH, TH, TS) | 6 hours |
| Biblical or Theological Studies Elective | 3 hours |
| (BH, BI, NT, OT, GR, CH, CS, PH, TH, TS) |
Ministry Practice
| PC 501: Introduction to Pastoral Care | 4 hours |
| PR 501: Principles of Preaching | 4 hours |
| PL 510: Introduction to Pastoral Leadership | 1 hour |
| Preaching Elective (PR) | 3 hours |
| Four Ministry Practice Electives (CE, EM, FE, PC, PL, PR, WR) | 12 hours |
| FE 651: Ministry Practicum, Internship, or FE 751: CPE | 3 hours |
| FE 652: Ministry Practicum, Internship, or FE 751: CPE | 3 hours |
Integrative Experience
| IE 601: Integrative Experience I | 1 hour |
| IE 602: Integrative Experience II | 1 hour |