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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

International University & Theological Seminary offers two educational programs: Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) and Master of Divinity (M.Div.).​

MASTER OF DIVINITY (M. DIV.)
Program Description

This graduate program is a required degree program in general for professional clergy and minister. The study of the program includes biblical worldview, biblical interpretation, theology, spiritual formation, Christian liturgy, servant leadership principles, evangelism and other professional ministry skills. The program consists of 96 semester hours: 72 hours Required (28 hours Biblical Theology, 8 hours Systematical Theology, 8 hours Historical Theology, 20 hours Practical Theology and Ministry, 4 hours Spirituality Training, 4 hours Graduate Capstone Project) and 24 hours Electives. The course of study usually spans a period of four years. Students must complete their study within six years, beginning on the date of their first registration for courses. Those who carry eight or more hours are considered to be full-time students. Those carrying fewer than eight hours are considered to be part-time students. ​

This graduate program is a required degree program in general for professional clergy and minister. The study of the program includes biblical worldview, biblical interpretation, theology, spiritual formation, Christian liturgy, servant leadership principles, evangelism and other professional ministry skills. The program consists of 96 semester hours: 72 hours Required (28 hours Biblical Theology, 8 hours Systematical Theology, 8 hours Historical Theology, 20 hours Practical Theology and Ministry, 4 hours Spirituality Training, 4 hours Graduate Capstone Project) and 24 hours Electives. The course of study usually spans a period of four years. Students must complete their study within six years, beginning on the date of their first registration for courses. Those who carry eight or more hours are considered to be full-time students. Those carrying fewer than eight hours are considered to be part-time students.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Scholarly Communication
  • Understand the core concepts about Bible.
  • Interpretability of the Bible accurately
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge in a Bible and articulate the perspective in a Reformed Theology.
  • Comprehend historical theology and the contemporary situation
Research of Missional Methods
  • Knowledge of Missiology, Inter-Culture and others
  • Recognized into Christlikeness
  • Intimate with Christ of the Cross in personal life
  • Demonstrate the Christian life through faithfulness, gentleness, and goodness of Christ
Professional Cultural Life
  • Participate in the organizational aspects of the ethical conduct of Christian life.
  • Develop the ability to apply the humanities and biblical perspective to the ministry.
  • Summarized ability to research papers effectively.
Independent Research
  • Apply to the biblical principles of theology where focused on specific ministerial field
  • Equipped with professional knowledge for effective ministerial and public leadership

Curriculum

Required (78 hours)
  1. Biblical Theology (28 hours)
    • BT 510 Old Testament Survey (4)
    • BT 520 New Testament Survey (4) – BT 530 Pentateuch (4)
    • BT 540 Gospels (4) – BT 550 Biblical Hebrew I (4)
    • BT 560 Biblical Greek I (4)
    • BT 570 Biblical Hermeneutics (4)
  2. Systematic Theology (8 hours)
    • T 571 Systematic Theology I (4)
    • ST 572 Systematic Theology II (4) ​
  3. Historical Theology (8 hours)
    • HT 581 Church History (4)
    • HT 582 History of Christian Doctrine
  4. Practical Theology and Ministry (20 hours)
    • PT 571 Worship and Liturgy (4)
    • PT 572 Homiletics (4)
    • PT 573 Pastoral Counseling (4)
    • PT 574 Pastoral Ethics (4)
    • PT 580 Church Internship (4) ​
  5. Spiritual Training (4 hours)
    • PT 501 Spirituality Training (1)
    • PT 502 Spirituality Training (1)
    • PT 503 Spirituality Training (1)
    • PT 504 Spirituality Training (1)
    • PT 599 Graduate Capstone Project (4 hours) ​
  6. Electives (24 hours)
    • BT 535 Major Prophets (4)
    • BT 536 Minor Prophets (4)
    • BT 537 Historical Books (4)
    • BT 538 Poetic & Wisdom Literature (4)
    • BT545 Pauline Theology (4)
    • BT 546 General Epistles (4)
    • BT 547 Johannine Works (4)
    • BT 548 Romans and Galatians (4)
    • BT 551 Biblical Hebrew II (4)
    • BT 561 Biblical Greek II (4)
    • PT 568 Reformation Theology (4)
    • PT 575 Bible Study and Educational Ministry (4)
    • PT 576 Evangelism (4)
    • PT 578 World Religions and Christian Missions (4)
    • PT 579 Global Expansion of Christian Missions (4)

Course Descriptions

General Studies
  • BT 510 Old Testament Survey: An introductory study of the text, canon, foundation, and conclusions of modern historical-critical methods; special introduction of each Old Testament book.
  • BT 520 New Testament Survey: An introductory study of the historical background of the New Testament including the formation, history, extent, and transmission of the canon. Includes a special introduction to each New Testament book.
  • BT 530 Pentateuch: A course which introduces the student to the critical issues of the Pentateuch writing, including its collection and a study of the theological issues which it addresses.
  • BT 535 Major Prophets: An in-depth study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel 
  • BT 536 Minor Prophets: An in-depth study of the books of Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
  • BT 537 Historical Books: A study of the books of Joshua through Esther with special emphasis on a historical overview of this period.
  • BT 538 Poetic & Wisdom Literature: Various types of poetic and wisdom literature emphasizing poetic devices and principles of interpretation.
  • BT 540 Gospels: A study of the inter-testament period and the first four books of the New Testament with attention given to their formation, relationship to the first century Christian Church, critical issues, and theology.
  • BT 545 Pauline Theology: An introduction to both the primary and secondary literature related to Paul’s theology, with the focus on conversion and revelation, Israel and the law, anthropology, Christology, soteriology, ecclesiology, ethics, and eschatology.
  • BT 546 General Epistles: A study of the epistles of 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, James and Jude. The context and specific issues in each book and their significance for contemporary life will be explored.
  • BT 547 Johannine Works: An overview of the main teachings and problems of interpretation of the New Testament books of Apostle John.
  • BT 548 Romans and Galatians: An exegetical study of the books of Romans and Galatians in light of its foundation for Christian theology.
  • BT 550 Biblical Hebrew I: A study of the exegetically significant categories of Hebrew grammar and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant Old Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis.
  • BT 551 Biblical Hebrew II: An in-depth study of the exegetically significant categories of Hebrew grammar and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant Old Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis.
  • BT 560 Biblical Greek I: A study of the exegetically significant categories of Greek grammar and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant New Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis.
  • BT 561 Biblical Greek II: An in-depth study of the exegetically significant categories of Greek grammar and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant New Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis.
  • BT 570 Biblical Hermeneutics: A study of the principles for sound interpretation and application of the Bible, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules and specialized principles for the various biblical genre and phenomena. HT 581 Church History: A study of the foundations and development of the Christian Church from the first century to the present.
  • HT 582 History of Christian Doctrine: An introduction to the theological and historical study of individual theologians and schools of theological thought from the early church to present days.
  • PT 501 Spirituality Training I (1 unit), PT 502 Spirituality Training II (1 unit), PT 503 Spirituality Training III (1 unit), PT 504 Spirituality Training IV (1 unit), Spirituality Training through chapel services and prayer.
  • PT 568 Reformation Theology: An introduction to Reformed theology through a study of the Reformation era, the subsequent developments and more current shape and issues of the reformed theology.
  • PT 571 Worship and Liturgy: A study of the nature, types, and methods of Christian worship and liturgy.
  • PT 572 Homiletics: An introduction to the skill of sermon construction and delivery. Students are given opportunities to preach followed by an evaluation for improvement and further development.
  • PT 573 Pastoral Counseling: A study of the biblical principles to Christian counseling. Application and implementation of a biblical model of counseling will be emphasized.
  • PT 574 Pastoral Ethics: A study of the ethical issues unique to the pastor, his family and the congregation. Includes a discussion of the practice of church discipline as it relates to scripture and society.
  • PT 575 Bible Study and Educational Ministry: A study of the church’s Bible study and educational ministry. Effective Bible study and education methods are presented and applied.
  • PT 576 Evangelism: An examination of the principles and methods of evangelism and church growth. Special attention is given to the training of others to engage in evangelistic ministry and church growth.
  • PT 578 World Religions and Christian Missions: A survey of the religious systems present in the world and an analysis of evangelistic outreach among their members.
  • PT 579 Global Expansion of Christian Missions: This course surveys the missionary activity that spread the Christian faith over the world, from the formation of the early church down to this 21st century. Attention will be given to the characteristics of mission engagement through ages; motivations, principles, methods, and unique trends in doing missions. Students will gain valuable insights for doing missions both.
  • PT 580 Church Internship: Field work under the supervision of a pastor. Work to be arranged with the Academic Dean’s office.
  • PT 599 Graduate Capstone Project: A capstone project requiring students to demonstrate an ability to synthesize and apply concepts and skills acquired from the program of study to their ministry contexts.
  • ST 571 Systematic Theology I:An introduction to the foundation of theology with particular attention to the doctrine of God, Christ, the Bible (including authority, origins, and canonicity) and humanity.
  • ST 572 Systematic Theology II: A study of the nature of salvation, the Church, and last things. Emphasizes such topics as the nature and authority of the Church, the function and ministry of the Church, different interpretation of millennium, death, resurrection, judgment, heaven, and hell.