Master of Divinity | Reformed Theological Seminary

The MDiv curriculum is designed to prepare students for the pastoral ministry. Focused on three specific areas of study – Bible, systematic theology, and pastoral theology – graduates of the 106-credit program will gain the skills to apply Scripture to contemporary circumstances, understand and live the Christian faith, and exercise their individual gifts in ministry with competence.

Coursework

16 credits Greek and Hebrew
25 credits Old and New Testament
31 credits Systematic and Historical Theology
8 credits Preaching
16 credits Counseling, Leadership, and Missions
10 credits Elective Studies

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How It Works

Prepare for leadership in ministry with a program designed to mature both your heart and mind.

Curriculum

106 hours of coursework designed to be completed in three years (timeline can be flexible)

Field Education

400 hours of firsthand experience in a ministry setting

Format

Residential or
Hybrid (available through RTS Orlando for those unable to relocate)

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What You'll Learn

A clear understanding of the themes, purpose, and message of each book of the Bible and its relationship to the whole of Scripture.
A strong grasp of Reformed theology as grounded in the Scriptures and summarized in the confessions of the church.
Foundational knowledge of church history and the development of Christian doctrine.
A mastery of basic Greek and Hebrew vocabulary and grammar, and of the method for exegeting the biblical text in its original languages.
Competence in preaching and shepherding according to specific God-given gifts.
Practical experience in the church or other ministry settings.
Confidence in the inerrant, infallible Scriptures, and ability to live and witness faithfully as a Christian in a pluralistic age.
A deeper love for God, his Word, and his people, and an increased desire for personal holiness.

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Course Requirements

Biblical Studies

Language Requirement

OT5100

Hebrew I

3 hours

OT5125

Hebrew II

3 hours

OT5150

Hebrew Exegesis

2 hours

NT5100

Greek I

3 hours

NT5125

Greek II

3 hours

NT5150

Greek Exegesis

2 hours

Old Testament

OT5200

Genesis – Deuteronomy

3 hours

OT5250

Joshua – Esther

3 hours

OT5300

Poets

2 hours

OT5350

Isaiah – Malachi

3 hours

New Testament

NT5200

Gospels

3 hours

NT5250

Acts & Romans

2 hours

NT5300

Pauline Epistles

3 hours

NT5350

Hebrews – Revelation

3 hours

Old & New Testaments

ON5100

Hermeneutics

3 hours

Theology

Historical Theology

HT5100

History of Christianity I

3 hours

HT5200

History of Christianity II

3 hours

Systematic Theology

ST5100

Introduction to Pastoral & Theological Studies

3 hours

ST5150

Systematic Theology: Scripture, Theology Proper, Anthropology

3 hours

ST5200

Systematic Theology: Christology, Soteriology, Eschatology

3 hours

ST5250

Systematic Theology: Ecclesiology and Sacraments

2 hours

ST5300

Covenant Theology

2 hours

Applied Theology

ST5400

Christian Thought & Philosophy

3 hours

ST5450

Apologetics

2 hours

ST5500

Pastoral and Social Ethics

3 hours

ST5550

Christian Encounter with Islam

2 hours

ST5600

Christ, Culture and Contextualization

2 hours

Pastoral Theology

Communication

PT5100

Communication I

2 hours

PT5125

Preaching Lab I

2 hours

PT5150

Communication II

2 hours

PT5175

Preaching Lab II

2 hours

Pastoral

PT5200

Evangelism

2 hours

PT5225

Missions

2 hours

PT5250

Pastoral Ministry

2 hours

PT5275

Leadership & Discipleship

2 hours

PT5300

Worship

2 hours

PT5325

Church Polity

1 hours

PT5350

Pastoral Counseling

3 hours

PT5375

Personal Sanctification

1 hours

PT5400

Classics of Personal Devotion

1 hours

Field Education

PT5900

Field Education Internship

0 hours

PT5905

Field Education Seminar

0 hours

Electives

Free Electives

10 hours

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Optional Emphases:
Biblical Exegesis | Counseling

Also available in Hybrid format
Optional Emphasis: Counseling

Optional Emphases: Reformed Campus Ministry | Church Planting | Christian Counseling

Unable to Relocate?

For those unable to relocate, the Hybrid Master of Divinity is a flexible program that combines residential, hybrid, and online courses. Students in the Hybrid MDiv enjoy a cohort-like experience as they take online courses in the fall and spring semesters and meet on campus each January and July. For most working students, the program can be completed comfortably in five years, though students have the flexibility to complete the program in as few as three years or as many as seven.

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Apply

Apply online and receive your acceptance letter.

Study

Grow as you study the scriptures and deepen your love for God.

Serve

Take what you learn and leverage it for the good of Christ's church.

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Pastoral Candidates

Ministerial Candidates

Worship Leaders

Missionaries

Ministry Leaders