M.Div. Courses

Sample courses

Hermeneutics Bible Study Tools The Gospels Acts and Pauline Letters Hebrews through Revelation Genesis - Ruth I Samuel - Song of Songs Prophetic Books Systematic Theology I, II, and III Christian Social Ethics Early Church to Reformation Church in the Modern World Introduction to Pastoral Care

Leadership in Ministry Introduction to Preaching Discipleship in Community Introduction to World Missions Evangelism for Discipleship Computer Applications for Ministry Integrative Seminar Ministry Formation Ministry Practice and Reflection Worship Preaching Practicum 10 elective courses

 

For further information on course lists and requirements, please refer to the Bethel Seminary Catalog. Descriptions for individual courses are available below the "The 'Three Centers' Philosophy of Seminary Education," at the following link: The "Three Centers" and Course Descriptions. Select one of the centers to read more about individual courses. Please note that certain courses are unique to specific delivery systems and degree programs.

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Structure of an Average Year *

Quarter	Stage of Course Work	Duration	General Dates
WINTER	On-Campus Intensive	10 weeks total	January - March
	Pre-Campus Assignments	3-5 weeks	January
	On-Campus Intensive(s) **	1 week / class	St. Paul: Last two weeks of January San Diego: First two weeks of February
	Post-Campus Assignments	3-5 weeks	Remainder of February into March
SPRING	Distance course	10 weeks total	March - May
SUMMER	On-Campus Intensive	10 weeks total	July - September
	Pre-Campus Assignments	3-5 weeks	Month of July
	On-Campus Intensive(s) **	1 week / class	St. Paul: Last two weeks of July San Diego: First two weeks of August
	Post-Campus Assignments	3-5 weeks	Remainder of August into September
FALL	Distance course	10 weeks total	September - November

* NOTE: Running concurrently with the annual schedule are contextualized learning components which are done entirely at a distance -- one each year in the Master of Divinity program.

** It is possible to take up to two intensives during the Winter and Summer quarters. The on-campus components of these courses are scheduled for consecutive weeks.

Students interested in taking out a student loan must be continuously enrolled in the program; that is, taking at least two courses each winter and summer term, and taking at least one course each spring and fall term.

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• Introduction
• Student Testimonies
• Courses
• Requirements
• More Information
• Start Dates - Start dates for the M.Div. Program are available on the new web page for the Registrar's Office by clicking on the following link: Quarter & Intensive Schedules. Under the heading, "Quarter and Intensive Schedule," select an Academic Year. See "MDiv (new start)" on the Quarter & Intensive Schedule for new start dates.

 

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