Master of Divinity (MDiv): Biblical Studies

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NOTE: The Master of Divinity programs in English and Korean are not admitting new students for the 2024-25 academic year.

Requirements

Biblical Language 18
Select one of the following:
New Testament Greek I
and New Testament Greek II
Hebrew I
and Hebrew II
Biblical Studies Core 12
Torah and Prophets: Exodus-2 Kings
Biblical Interpretation: Exploring Genesis 2
Paul the Pastor and Theologian
Theological Studies Core12
Church History I
Church History II
Christian Theology
Ministry Core 12
Ministry Life and Leadership
Christian Formation and Discipleship
Pastoral Counseling and Church Health
Integrated Studies Core 12
The Bible and Preaching
Ethics and Worship
The Gospels and Christology
Mentored Ministry 5
Community Retreat
Mentored Ministry 3
Intercultural Experience1
Urban Immersion L.A.
Capstone4
M.Div. Capstone
Biblical Studies Emphasis8
Select two of the following: 4
The Gospels' Witness to Christ
The Gospel of Mark
Epistle to the Romans
Psalms as Resource for Ministry
Biblical Foundations of Worship
Isaiah
Old Testament Seminar
New Testament Seminar
Jeremiah
The Church of the First Century
Early Judaism: The Writings and the Dead Sea Scrolls
The New Testament World
Theological Themes of the Old Testament
Scripture and Canon: The Formation of the Bible
Women in the Bible and Church History
Total Units74
1

Students who have completed one year of undergraduate Hebrew or Greek with a grade of B or better may waive this requirement.

2

GBBL 511 is a prerequisite to all GBBL courses, GINS 507, and GINS 542.

3

Repeated for a total of 4 units.

4

A second biblical language can also be used to fulfill the biblical studies emphasis.

Time Limit

The Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Biblical Studies program must be completed within 10 years from the date of admission. APU coursework completed more than 10 years prior to completion of degree requirements is not acceptable toward the degree.

Admission

University graduate admission and program-specific requirements must be met before an application is complete (see Admission to the University). Program-specific application requirements are available online.

International students should contact Graduate and Professional Admissions for application procedures.