- MASTER OF DIVINITY -
Prerequisites
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program requires that the student has a bachelor’s degree in any field. If the student has a bachelor’s degree in a field related to theology, biblical studies, or religion, then the student will receive advanced standing.
Advanced Standing
If a student has advanced standing, then the Master of Divinity program will consist of 80 credits instead of the usual 96 credits.
Credit Transfer
A maximum of 72 credits may be transferred into the Master of Divinity program for students without advanced standing. For students with advanced standing, a maximum of 56 credits may be transferred in. Transfer credits must have a letter grade of no less than "C-" to be acceptable, and they must not have been used for a degree elsewhere.
Master’s of Divinity Requirements for Graduation
For most students, the Master of Divinity requires completion of 96 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.67. Students with advanced standing must complete 80 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.67. A student may replace the final two elective classes with a master’s thesis.
All classes are four credits.
All classes are four credits.
Apologetics
WP-500 CES Writing Protocols BI-521 Ancient Near Eastern Thought I BI-522 Ancient Near Eastern Thought II 8 classes in apologetics 13 classes in electives (9 classes if advanced standing) optional: replace the final two classes with a master’s thesis.
Biblical Languages
WP-500 CES Writing Protocols BI-521 Ancient Near Eastern Thought I BI-522 Ancient Near Eastern Thought II 8 classes in biblical languages 13 classes in electives (9 classes if advanced standing) optional: replace the final two classes with a master’s thesis.
Biblical Studies
WP-500 CES Writing Protocols BI-521 Ancient Near Eastern Thought I BI-522 Ancient Near Eastern Thought II 6 additional classes in biblical studies 15 classes in electives (11 classes if advanced standing) optional: replace the final two classes with a master’s thesis.
Religion
WP-500 CES Writing Protocols BI-521 Ancient Near Eastern Thought I BI-522 Ancient Near Eastern Thought II 8 classes in religion 13 classes in electives (9 classes if advanced standing) optional: replace the final two classes with a master’s thesis.
Ministry
WP-500 CES Writing Protocols BI-521 Ancient Near Eastern Thought I BI-522 Ancient Near Eastern Thought II 8 classes in ministry 13 classes in electives (9 classes if advanced standing) optional: replace the final two classes with a master’s thesis.
Theology
WP-500 CES Writing Protocols BI-521 Ancient Near Eastern Thought I BI-522 Ancient Near Eastern Thought II 6 additional classes in theology 15 classes in electives (11 classes if advanced standing) optional: replace the final two classes with a master’s thesis.
Minimum Reading Requirements for a Master’s Degree:
1,000 pages per class
Minimum Writing Requirements for a Master’s Degree:
12 -15 page term paper, 10+ sources
Converting Audio/Video Listening into Reading Requirements:
Many students use audio resources, such as online lectures or conferences, in their classes. There are many acceptable academic lectures that students may use as part of their minimum reading requirements. CES has established this chart of conversion:
Master's:
1 hour of listening = 30 pages of reading
Master’s Thesis
20,000 to 40,000 words 40+ sources cited