388
Master of Divinity (Talbot)
3. Engage in a supervised educational ministry experience leading to growth in personal maturity and character, developing skill in ministry leadership, and the understanding necessary to integrate and apply ministry theory. 4. Actively pursue and progress in a life-long process of personal spiritual development by nurturing a relationship with God, connecting in Christian community, growing in moral integrity, and engaging in vocational service in light of giftedness.
TTPT 707
Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines
2
TTSF 501
3
TTSF 503
3
TTSF 504
0
TTSF 505 TTSF 506 TTSS 510 TTTH 511
Talbot Spiritual Direction I Talbot Spiritual Direction II
0 0 1 3
Concentration-Specific Requirements ISCL 555
Introduction to World Missions
3 3 3 1 3 0 3 0 0 3
Teaching Ministry 1
Theological Research Methodologies Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit Theology IV - The Church and Last Things
TTCE 523 TTCE 508 TTCE 790 TTPT 510 TTPT 592 TTPT 602 TTPT 691 TTPT 692 TTPT 703
Organizational Leadership Educational Practicum Evangelism and Follow-Up
TTTH 512
3
Field Education II Pastoral Ministry Field Education III Field Education IV
TTTH 613 TTTH 614
3 3
Total Credits
61
The Church and Society
1 TTNT 501 and TTNT 502 are prerequisites to this course.
Elective Requirements Select one of the following tracks: Thesis Track: Select 6 credits of TTCE electives Select 6 credits of general electives TTHE 797 Thesis First Draft: M.Div. TTHE 798 Thesis Final Draft: M.Div. Non-Thesis Track: Select 6 credits of TTCE electives Select 9 credits of general electives TTCE 608 Philosophy of Ministry Total Credits
Core Requirement Alternatives Christian Ministry and Leadership For students anticipating a career teaching in higher education: TTCE 790 Educational Practicum May replace:
16-18
TTPT 791 Field Internship TTPT 792 Field Internship
A written faculty advisor-approved petition must be filed with the Office of the Registrar. Bible Exposition For one of the three required Bible Exposition courses excluding the course listed below, the student may substitute 3 credits of Greek or Hebrew exegesis electives.
35-37
1 Students with a strong educational psychology or teaching background may substitute another TTCE course in place of TTCE 523.
TTBE 517
Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods
3
Evangelism and Discipleship Mission and Learning Outcomes
Concentrations Christian Education Mission and Learning Outcomes
Provides preparation for a variety of professional ministries including pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, teacher, evangelist, missionary and other leadership roles. In comparison to the Pastoral and General Ministries this program has specialized training in evangelism and discipleship. As a result of this program, the student will: 1. Give a persuasive and succinct presentation of how one comes to faith in Christ. 2. Design a training seminar on evangelism for laypersons in a local church. 3. Develop and apply specific skills for cross-cultural evangelism in the United States and abroad. 4. Analyze the changing context of American society, and develop ways of addressing various ethical/social issues. 5. Acquire the basic information and skills to plant a new church.
Provides preparation for a wide variety of local church ministries related to teaching and equipping believers and church attendees of all ages including curriculum development, volunteer training, retreats, small groups, life stage and gender ministries, and the like. As a result of this program, the student will: 1. Understand and value the administrative and leadership dimensions of ministry based on solid biblical and theological foundations and develop skill in designing, implementing, and assessing educational ministry. 2. Gain a broad understanding of and appreciation for the history of educational ministry and the theological and philosophical underpinnings that have influenced its theory and practice and evaluate current educational practice in light of these understandings.
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