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Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div.)
The Seminary offers the M.Div. degree, a complete and balanced preparation for the pastoral ministry. Completion of the course ordinarily requires at least three academic years and one summer internship. The following requirements apply to all M.Div. degree candidates of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary for graduation:
- the completion of a minimum of 135 quarter hours;
- the completion of 120 quarter hours in required courses;
- a cumulative grade-point-average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale);
- at least one year in residency at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary;
- enrollment and residency at the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary
at the time of completion of the course of study.
Degree Requirements*
Old Testament
New Testament
Systematic Theology
Pastoral Studies
Church History
Electives
*Because of the Biblical convictions of the sponsoring denomination of the Seminary regarding the qualifications of those who serve the church as ordained pastors, the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree program is restricted to men. The Master of Theological Studies degree program, The Strengthening Counseling Ministry concentration of the Doctor of Ministry degree program, and the certificate programs do admit women students.
Old Testament (23 Quarter Hours)
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| OT01 | Elementary Hebrew I | 3 hours |
| OT02 | Elementary Hebrew II | 2 hours |
| OT03 | Elementary Hebrew III | 3 hours |
| OT11 | Pentateuch | 3 hours |
| OT12 | Historical Writings | 3 hours |
| OT13 | Prophets | 3 hours |
| OT32 | Introduction to Old Testament Exegesis | 3 hours |
| OT33 | Old Testament Exegesis | 3 hours |
New Testament (26 Quarter Hours)
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| NT01 | Elementary Greek I | 3 hours |
| NT02 | Elementary Greek II | 3 hours |
| NT03 | Elementary Greek III | 2 hours |
| NT11 | Gospels | 3 hours |
| NT12 | Interpretation of the Bible | 3 hours |
| NT21 | New Testament Exegesis I | 3 hours |
| NT22 | New Testament Exegesis II | 3 hours |
| NT23 | Acts and Pauline Epistles | 3 hours |
| NT33 | General Epistles and Revelation | 3 hours |
Systematic Theology (21 Quarter Hours)*
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| ST12 | Doctrine of Revelation | 3 hours |
| ST13 | Apologetics | 3 hours |
| ST21 | Doctrine of God | 3 hours |
| ST22 | Doctrine of Salvation | 3 hours |
| ST31 | Doctrine of Human Nature | 3 hours |
| ST32 | Doctrine of Civil Government | 3 hours |
| ST33 | Doctrine of the Church | 3 hours |
*Students without a strong Reformed background are strongly encouraged to take ST11 - Introduction to Reformed Theology.
Pastoral Studies (35 Quarter Hours)
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| PT11 | Spiritual Development | 3 hours |
| PT13 | Ministry of Worship | 3 hours |
| PT14 | Summer Internship | 2 hours |
| PT23 | Evangelism | 3 hours |
| PT32 | Care and Administration in the Local Church | 3 hours |
| PT42 | Readiness for Pastoral Ministry | 3 hours |
| BC11 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 hours |
| BC22 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 hours |
| SH13 | Introduction to Preaching | 3 hours |
| SH21, 22, 23,31,32, 33 | Preaching (any three) | 6 hours |
| MS31 | Theology and Method of Missions | 3 hours |
Church History (15 Quarter Hours)
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| CH12 | Theological Research and Writing | 3 hours |
| CH21 | Patristic and Medieval History | 3 hours |
| CH22 | History of the Reformation | 3 hours |
| CH23 | Modern Church History | 3 hours |
| CH32 | Reformed Presbyterian History | 3 hours |
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| CH52 | Black Church History | 3 hours |
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| CH81,82,83 | A Research Paper on the Student's Denomination | 3 hours |
Electives (15 Quarter Hours)
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Students must complete 15 hours of coursework from any of the areas of study offered at the Seminary.
Students accepted into the Master of Divinity program with the Biblical Counseling concentration will take 9 of their electives in counseling courses additional to BC11 and BC13. The 9 hours are comprised of:
BC12 Counseling Observation
BC13 Counseling Role Play
BC23 Advanced Counseling
BC31 Supervised Counseling
