Master of Divinity Degree
Requirements for Admission
We are pleased that you are interested in admission to the McAfee School of Theology. The following instructions and materials should simplify the process for you. We will begin processing your application when we have received all pieces of your application and the application fee. Apply for Admission.
Please use the links to the left to explore the Master's Degree process. We would love the opportunity to get to know you answer your questions. Please call us (678) 547-6474 or (888) 471-9922 or e-mail us.
You will find the Master's degrees offered at McAfee School of Theology to be the very best theological training for ministers and other servants. McAfee offers the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degrees, as well as a number of Joint Degree Programs.
Total M.Div hours: 90
Required Courses: 45 hrs
Students are required to take the specific, required classes below. Students with a background in theology and/or biblical studies may be able to replace a foundational course with a more advanced elective in that area.
| Intro to Theological Thinking & Writing | 2 hrs
|
| Spiritual Formation |
2 hrs
|
|
Choose One: Intro to Biblical Languages, Hebrew Exegesis I, Hebrew Exegesis II, Greek Exegesis I, Greek Exegesis II, Advanced Language Elective |
3 hrs |
| Foundations in Old Testament or Advanced Elective in OT |
3 hrs
|
| Foundations in New Testament or Advanced Elective in NT | 3 hrs
|
| Foundations in Church History or Advanced Elective in CH | 3 hrs
|
| Foundations in Theology or Advanced Elective in Theology | 3 hrs
|
| Ethics or Advanced Elective in Ethics | 3 hrs
|
| Preaching or Advanced Elective in Preaching | 3 hrs
|
| Faith Development or Advanced Elective in Christian Education | 3 hrs
|
| Baptist Heritage (Required for all students receiving Baptist scholarships. Non-Baptist students may take a polity course in their own denomination. | 2 hrs
|
| Missional Theology | 3 hrs
|
| Pastoral Care | 3 hrs
|
| Worship | 3 hrs
|
| Leadership | 3 hrs
|
| Capstone | 3 hrs
|
Prescribed Electives: 18 hrs
Students are required to take courses in prescribed, particular areas (listed below), but may choose from a wide range of options.
| Spirituality | 3 hrs
|
| Old Testament | 3 hrs
|
| New Testament | 3 hrs
|
| Church History | 3 hrs
|
| Theology | 3 hrs
|
| *Contextual Ministry | 3 hrs
|
*Pastoral Care Track and M.Div./M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling students must satisfy this requirement with CPE; Global Christianity Track students must satisfy this requirement with a global placement; Urban Mission Track students must satisfy this requirement with an urban placement.
Free Electives: 12 hrs
Students are able to choose from a wide range of electives.
Track Electives: 15 hrs
Students will be able to enroll in a variety of coursework. Students will choose courses based on their area of interest and their need for strengthening particular ministry skills. The student's faculty advisor will provide guidance and approval for all track electives. Please refer to specific Track or Dual degree Templates for more detailed information.
- Academic Research
- Business Administration
- Christian Social Ethics
- Congregational Ministry
- Global Christianity
- Nonprofit Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Urban Mission