Master of Divinity

EQUIP YOURSELF FOR MINISTRY

What Will I Study?

Ministry Formation Studies

  • Spiritual Formation (3 hours)

  • Covenant Group (0 hours - 6 semesters) (Arlington students only)

  • Pastoral Care & Counseling (3 hours)

  • Theology & Practice of Leadership (3 hours)

  • Worship & Preaching (3 hours)

  • Preaching Elective (MF 4100 Series) (3 hours)

  • Master’s Sermon (0 hours)

  • Christian Education (3 hours)

  • Missions: The Challenge of Globalization (3 hours)

  • Supervised Ministry/Internship I & II (3 hours)

Biblical Studies

  • Tools Based Bible Study (3 hours)

  • Hermeneutics & Biblical Exegesis (3 hours)

  • Old Testament I & II (6 hours)

  • New Testament I & II (6 hours)

  • Old Testament Elective OR Hebrew (3 hours)

  • New Testament Elective OR Greek (3 hours)

Theological & Philosophical Studies

  • Introduction to Theological Studies (3 hours)

  • Historical Theology I & II (6 hours)

  • Systematic Theology I & II (6 hours)

  • Philosophy of Religion (3 hours)

Ethics and Historical Studies

  • Global Church History (3 hours)

  • Baptist History and Identity or other Faith tradition (3 hours)

  • Introduction to Christian Ethics (3 hours)

 

*Total credit hours = 75
*New curriculum requirements as of the 2021-22 Academic Catalog

 

What is the Spiritual Formation Focus?

An essential aspect of fulfilling Leland’s mission to “equip transformational leaders for the global ministry of Jesus Christ” is nurturing spiritual growth in students. Leland seeks to provide a structure and atmosphere that helps students to have the support and accountability necessary for both individual and corporate spiritual growth. Like anything, building community that encourages this kind of growth takes time and intentionality. To this end, Leland has set in place specific requirements for our students.

Spiritual Formation Class – Master’s degree and graduate certificate students are required to take the Spiritual Formation class during their first semester at Leland.

Covenant Groups – Students are required to continue participating in a covenant group comprised of four to seven students, which will meet seven times during the semester. The group typically reads a spiritual classic together and encourages one another in their spiritual practices.

Community Life Events – Master’s degree and graduate certificate students are also asked to contribute to and benefit from the broader Leland community by participating in two required community life events each semester (or four per year). These events include the all-school gatherings that inaugurate each semester, Advent and Lent worship services, Theological Society meetings, and Commencement.