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Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Program overview

The Master of Divinity program affords students a considerable theological education with the specific aim of preparing men for service as local church pastors. â€‹â€‹While Master of Divinity students are permitted to work at their own pace, each course affords a maximum of 20 weeks for completion. 

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Master of Divinity Courses

 

Biblical Studies (42 Credit Hours)

Introduction to the Old Testament I (3)

Introduction to the Old Testament II (3) 

Introduction to the Old Testament III (3) 

Introduction to the Old Testament IV (3)

Introduction to the New Testament I (3)

Introduction to the New Testament II (3) 

Introduction to the New Testament III (3) 

Biblical Greek I (3)

Biblical Greek II (3)

Biblical Hebrew I-II (3)

Biblical Hebrew II (3)

Biblical Hermeneutics (3)

New Testament Exegesis (3)*

Old Testament Exegesis (3)*

Genesis 1-11 (3)

 

Theological Studies (49)

Theological Research, Writing, & Rhetoric (3)

Systematic Theology I: Prolegomena and Theology Proper (3)

Systematic Theology II: Bibliology and Anthropology (3) 

Systematic Theology III: Christology, Pneumatology, and Soteriology (3) 

Systematic Theology IV: Ecclesiology and Eschatology (3)

Christian Ethics (3)

Church History I (3)

Church History II (3)

Introduction to Apologetics (3)

Apologetics II (3)

Introduction to Biblical Counseling (3)

Theology of Biblical Counseling (3)

Introduction to Expository Preaching (4)

Homiletical Theory (3)*

Church Administration (3)*

Capstone (3)

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Total: 91 Credit Hours

* Course Under Revision or Development

 

Master of Divinity Prerequisites:

  • An undergraduate degree consisting of four years of full-time study or equivalent*

  • Membership in a local church

  • General agreement with FTS' doctrinal stance

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*In some cases, students who have completed some college but have not obtained the equivalent of two years of

full-time study may gain admission. Students who desire admission by exception should indicate this on their application. 

 

Program Costs:

Monthly Tuition Subscription: $60

Graduation Fee: $65

Course Textbooks: $25-50 on avg. 

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