Master of Divinity (MDiv): Biblical Studies

Theology students engage in discussion.

Requirements

Biblical Language 18
Select one of the following:
GBBL 510
& GBBL 520
New Testament Greek I
and New Testament Greek II
GBBL 530
& GBBL 540
Hebrew I
and Hebrew II
Biblical Studies Core 12
GBBL 501
Torah and Prophets: Exodus-2 Kings
GBBL 511
Biblical Interpretation: Exploring Genesis 2
GBBL 532
Paul the Pastor and Theologian
Theological Studies Core12
GTHE 503
Church History I
GTHE 513
Church History II
GTHE 584
Christian Theology
Ministry Core 12
GMIN 505
Ministry Life and Leadership
GMIN 516
Christian Formation and Discipleship
GMIN 548
Pastoral Counseling and Church Health
Integrated Studies Core 12
GINS 507
The Bible and Preaching
GINS 526
Ethics and Worship
GINS 542
The Gospels and Christology
Mentored Ministry 5
GMIN 567
Community Retreat
GMIN 569
Mentored Ministry 3
Intercultural Experience1
GURS 589
Urban Immersion L.A.
Capstone4
GMIN 618
M.Div. Capstone
Biblical Studies Emphasis8
Select two of the following: 4
GBBL 512
The Gospels' Witness to Christ
GBBL 522
The Gospel of Mark
GBBL 552
Epistle to the Romans
GBBL 561
Psalms as Resource for Ministry
GBBL 562
Biblical Foundations of Worship
GBBL 591
Isaiah
GBBL 611
Old Testament Seminar
GBBL 612
New Testament Seminar
GBBL 621
Jeremiah
GBBL 622
The Church of the First Century
GBBL 631
Early Judaism: The Writings and the Dead Sea Scrolls
GBBL 632
The New Testament World
GBBL 641
Theological Themes of the Old Testament
GBBL 651
Scripture and Canon: The Formation of the Bible
GBBL 661
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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
  1. Model a holy life through spiritual disciplines reflecting a Wesleyan heritage of faith and love.
    2.
  2. Interpret Scripture with reverent criticism, theological insight, and constructive imagination, beginning with the inductive method of Bible study, for the edification of the Church.
    3.
  3. Think theologically through the Wesleyan quadrilateral (Scripture, Church tradition, reason, and experience) in a manner that is faithful to the past and responsive to the present.
    4.
  4. Develop competency in the pastoral responsibilities of preaching, teaching, leadership, and pastoral care.
    5.
  5. Analyze various cultural constructs and global issues in order to provide transforming leadership for the Church.