M.Div. Resident Degree Program Requirments

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M.Div.: Resident Degree Program Requirements

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Download PDF of new M.Div. Program section from the 2008-2009 Catalog

Mission of God and World Christianity (9 credits)

Core Courses		Alternatives
BTH/MHT 501	Mission of God in Biblical & Contemporary Contexts
HIS/MHT 556	World Christianity I
HIS/MHT 557	World Christianity II

Bible and Theology (27 credits)

Core Courses		Alternatives
BOT 530	OT Introduction	OT Theology OT Book Study Specialized Themes in Biblical Studies
BNT 530	NT Introduction	NT Theology NT Book Study Specialized Themes in Biblical Studies
BIB 532	Hermeneutics	Current Issues in Biblical Interpretation OT or NT Book Study
THE 531	Systematic Theology I	Ethical Issues in Contemporary Society Apologetics God, Revelation, & Truth Christ, Humanity and the Plan of God Specialized Studies in Theology
THE 532	Systematic Theology II	Church, End Times, & Eternity Person & Work of the Holy Spirit Theology & Practice of Spiritual Gifts Apologetics Ethical Issues in Contemporary Society Specialized Studies in Theology
HIS 532	History & Polity of AG	Pentecostal & Charismatic Movements History & Polity of Selected Denomination
Advanced Courses		Alternatives
BGR 611 & 612	Inductive Studies Greek NT* (6 credits)	Hebrew 1A-1B (6 credits) Choose two: BGR Exegesis course(s) BHE Exegesis course(s) Biblical Aramaic
BTH 532	NT Theology	OT Theology Foundations of Biblical Theology Current Issues in Biblical Interpretation Baptism in the Holy Spirit Theology & Practice of Spiritual Gifts Divine Healing NT or OT Book Study Specialized Themes in Biblical Studies Specialized Studies in Theology

Pratical Theology (27 credits)

Core Courses

Alternatives

PTH 544
Spiritual Formation of the Leader

PTH 553 Personal Dynamics of Leadership
(Formerly titled Person of the Leader)

HOM 529 Communicating the Message I
Communicating the Message II

HOM 633 Communicating the Message II
Expository Preaching course
PTH Elective

MCS 529 Fdns for Cross-Cultural Ministry
Communicating Christian Faith in a Pluralistic Society
Introduction to Islam

Advanced Courses
Alternatives

PTH 554 Relational Dynamics of Leadership
Effective Relationships in Ministry
(Formerly titled Relationships of the Leader) Contemporary Family Ministry
Interpersonal Techniques in Helping Relationships

PTH 653 Leadership in Ministry
Effective Leadership
Vision-Centered Leadership
Leading Change & Revitalizing Ministries

PTH 551 Effective Evangelism & Assimilation
Communicating Christian Faith in a Pluralistic Society
Church Planting
Ministry in Emerging Culture

PTH 650 Building a Disciple-Making Ministry
Pent. Perspectives on Justice, The Church & Society

Electives (12 credits)

Electives in Bible/Theology, Global Missions and/or Practical Theology

Field Education and Research Project (3 credits)

PTH 556 Field Education Research Project¹
This summative course should be taken during the last year of study.

*See Biblical Language Requirements.
1. See Field Education Research Manual (PDF).

Concentrations (Optional)

Concentrations are not required. Students may pursue electives of their choice instead. If students desire a concentration, they will assume responsibility for taking the needed courses through their requirements and electives. These concentrations will not appear on the student audit since students often change them during the course of their studies. If the needed courses have been taken and brought to the registrar’s attention, at graduation the concentration will appear on a student’s transcript. Depending on the concentration, 4 or 5 courses are needed.

Expository Preaching
Evangelism
Leadership
Military and Institutional Chaplaincy
Pastoral Care
Discipleship*
Community Development & Justice*
Intercultural Ministries*
Muslim Ministries*
New Testament*
Old Testament*
Theology*
Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies*

* Courses required for concentration will appear at a later date.

Expository Preaching Concentration (12 or 15 credits)
For more information please visit www.agts.edu/center_for_expository_preaching or contact Dr. Doug Oss at doss@agts.edu. The Center offers various non-traditional opportunities for the development of expositional skills.
Choose one or both:
	HOM/BOT 620	Expository Preaching in Pentateuch/Historical Books	3
	HOM/BNT 623	Expository Preaching in Gospels & Acts	3
HOM/BOT 621		Expository Preaching in Prophets & Apocalypse	3
HOM/BOT 622		Expository Preaching in Psalms & Wisdom Literature	3
HOM/BNT 624		Expository Preaching in the Epistles	3
Evangelism Concentration (12 or 15 credits)
Choose from the following:
	MCS 545	Introduction to Islam	3
	PTH 530	Establishing New Churches	3
	PTH 551	Effective Evangelism and Assimilation	3
	PTH 620	Ministry in Emerging Culture	3
	PTH 622	Communicating Christian Faith in a Pluralistic Society	3
Leadership Concentration (12 or 15 credits)
Choose from the following:
	PTH 528	Vision-Centered Leadership and Management	3
	PTH 623	Effective Relationships in Ministry	3
	PTH 624	Leading Change and Revitalizing Ministries	3
	PTH 625	Effective Leadership	3
	PTH 653	Leadership in Ministry	3
	PTH Leadership Elective		3
Military/Institutional Chaplaincy Concentration (12 or 15 credits)
The training of chaplains for service in military and other institutional settings has been a high priority for AGTS since our founding in 1972. As a result, AGTS has a very large number of graduates serving in chaplaincy positions and a wonderful reputation in the U.S. armed forces. We train more military chaplains than any seminary in the United States, and the large group of chaplaincy candidates at AGTS creates a community of learning that is unique and ideal for creating a network of relationships that will persist for decades of future ministry. This track provides a course of studies that is specifically designed to prepare chaplains for the wide range of duties and skills required in military/institutional ministry.
PCP 520		Contemporary Family Ministry	3
PTH 620		Ministry in Emerging Culture	3
One of the following:			3
	PTH 656	Ministry in Trauma, Crisis & Grief Contexts
	PCP 626	Dying, Grief and Crisis Counseling
One of the following:			3
	PTH 540	Military Chaplaincy
	PTH 541	Industrial and Institutional Chaplaincy
One of the following:			3
	PTH 655	Religious Pluralism & the Ministry of the Chaplain
	PTH 622	Communicating Christian Faith in a Pluralistic Society
Pastoral Core Concentration (12 or 15 credits)
Choose from the following:
	PCP 520	Contemporary Family Ministry	3
	PCP 550	Interpersonal Techniques in Helping Relationships	3
	PCP 564	Applied Human Development	3
	PCP 626	Dying, Grief and Crisis Counseling	3
	PCP 629	Counseling Diverse Populations	3
	PTH 554	Relational Dynamics of the Leader	3

Updated: Friday, July 18, 2008 5:03 PM