Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity degree prepares students for a variety of ministries ranging from service within a church setting to social ministries to chaplaincy to education. Students who wish to pursue additional graduate degrees (such as a ThM, DMin, or PhD) would want to earn the Master of Divinity.
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree requires a total of 78 semester hours. This degree program can be completed in a minimum of three years, enrolling in an average of 26 semester hours each year. Students may elect to earn the degree over a more extended period. The average student completes the degree in four years. A grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale is required for graduation. While there may be a few classes offered in an online format, the MDiv degree is a residential, in-person program.
The core curriculum is designed to prepare every student pursuing vocational or bi-vocational ministry with the basic biblical, theological, historical, and ministerial foundations needed for Christian ministry. Concentrations are then offered to permit students to focus in a chosen area of specialization in the following areas:
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Education
- Church Music and Worship
- Counseling and Chaplaincy
- Historical and Theological Studies
- Mission and Global Christianity
- Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
Faculty advisers are available to counsel with students relative to curriculum selections. Throughout the curriculum, students are led to develop their spiritual lives and to engage in theological reflection and dialogue. Free electives are available for students to study in the areas of their interests and gifts.
Master of Divinity Curriculum
The Master of Divinity curriculum includes 63 to 64 core curriculum hours and 14 to 15 concentration and elective hours for a total of 78 hours. The core curriculum includes: 15 hours of Biblical Studies, 15 hours of Historical and Theological Studies and 33 to 34 hours of Ministry Studies.
Core Curriculum – 63 to 64 hours
Biblical Studies – 15 hours
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| DIVI 1100 | New Testament I | 3 hrs. |
| DIVI 1101 | New Testament II | 3 hrs. |
| DIVI 1200 | Old Testament I | 3 hrs. |
| DIVI 1201 | Old Testament II | 3 hrs. |
| Advanced Bible Course: Book, Special Topic, Biblical Language, or Teaching the Bible to Youth and Adults (DIVI 6141) | 3 hrs. |
Students who desire to graduate “with languages” must complete a minimum of nine hours in Greek and Hebrew, including at least three hours in each.
Historical and Theological Studies – 15 hours
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| DIVI 2000 | Church History I | 3 hrs. |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 hrs. | |
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DIVI 2002 DIVI 2003 |
Church History II: Baptist History
Church History II: Denominational Heritage |
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| DIVI 2200 | Christian Theology | 3 hrs. |
| DIVI 22XX or DIVI 22XX | Theology or Ethics course from approved list | 3 hrs. |
| Advanced Elective: History or Theology | 3 hrs. |
Ministry Studies – 33 to 34 hours
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Global Mission and World Religions (6 hrs.) | ||
| DIVI 3200 | Christian Mission | 3 hrs. |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 hrs. | |
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DIVI 3250 DIVI 6120 DIVI 3273 DIVI 1450 Upper level Mission Course |
World Religions Making and Equipping Disciples Mission Immersion Experience Study Tour Upper level Mission Course |
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| Communication and Worship (6 hrs.) | ||
| DIVI 4000 | Christian Worship | 3 hrs. |
| DIVI 4300 | Ministry of Preaching | 3 hrs. |
| Leadership (6 hrs.) | ||
| DIVI 8040 | Life and Work of the Minister | 3 hrs. |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 hrs. | |
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DIVI 5100 DIVI 8105 DIVI 8042 |
Congregational Leadership Models of Faith and Leadership Women in Christian Leadership |
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| Pastoral Care & Counseling (6-7 hrs.) | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 or 4 hrs. | |
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DIVI 8050 DIVI 5475 |
Supervised Ministry – 3 hours
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) – 4 hours |
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| Choose one of the following: | 3 hrs. | |
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DIVI 5400 DIVI 5600 |
Pastoral Care Counseling and Christian Ministry |
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| Spiritual Formation (9 hrs.) | ||
| DIVI 1000 | Introduction to Theological Education | 3 hrs. |
| DIVI 4090 | Spiritual Formation for Christian Leaders | 3 hrs. |
| DIVI 9090 | Senior Synthesis | 3 hrs. |
Concentration and Elective Studies – 14 to 15 hours
Total for MDiv Degree: 78 hours
Please Note: The Master of Divinity degree course of study has undergone revision and is up to date as of 7/31/2024. For students who enrolled in the MDiv program prior to Fall 2024, please reach out to the office of the Associate Dean for Academic Program with any questions about core requirements for completion of the degree.
Transfer Information
Transfer students must have a 2.0 grade point average on all work completed and a 2.0 on work done at Campbell. Regardless of the number of credits eligible for transfer, the majority of credits toward the Master of Divinity degree must be completed through instruction offered by Campbell University.
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