Master of Divinity (MDiv)
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Cairn University is committed to preparing shepherds and teachers for the local church.
Prepare for pastoral leadership in local churches focused on the Word of God. Study the Bible cover-to-cover while developing a foundational understanding of Christian doctrine and applied theology, preparing to approach pastoral responsibilities ranging from counseling to financial management with a biblical perspective.
Program Credits
72 + language proficiency (24 credits)
Standard Completion Time
2-4 yrs
Program Highlights
- Study in a multidenominational conservative evangelical setting, united around a shared statement of faith and enhanced by the richness of a diverse classroom representing over 40 denominations.
- Prepare to read the Bible in the original language through two years each of Greek and Hebrew.
- Earn a seminary degree while benefiting from robust university resources, including library access, student services, and campus events.
- Attend class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, accommodating flexible work schedules.
- Advanced standing of up to 24 credits may be granted for Bible/Theology credits earned at an accredited Bible college, Christian liberal arts college or university, or seminary. Credits will be granted on a course-by-course basis.
Typical Program Curriculum
| Semester | Course |
| Fall #1 | BIB 700 Canon and Context of the Bible CHM 631 Pastoral Care and Leadership HEB 631 Elementary Biblical Hebrew I |
| Spring #1 | BIB 711 Gospels and Acts CHM 731 Issues in Christian Education HEB 632 Elementary Biblical Hebrew II |
| Summer #1 | THE 601 Overview of Christian Theology CHM 621 The Spiritual Life |
| Fall #2 | BIB 701 The Pentateuch THE 712 History and Doctrine of Humanity, Sin, and Salvation HEB 731 Exegesis of Hebrew Prose |
| Spring #2 | BIB 713 General Epistles and Revelation PMN 721 Pastoral Counseling HEB 732 Exegesis of Hebrew Poetry |
| Summer #2 | THE 701 Church History BIB 702 Old Testament Narrative Literature |
| Semester | Course |
| Fall #3 | BIB 712 Pauline Epistles PMN 631 Homiletics GRK 631 Elementary New Testament Greek I |
| Spring #3 | BIB 704 Psalms and Wisdom Literature PMN 731 Advanced Homiletics GRK 632 Elementary New Testament Greek II |
| Summer #3 | THE 711 History and Doctrine of the Triune God BIB 703 Old Testament Prophets |
| Fall #4 | THE 745 Contemporary Theological Issue CHM 791 Guided Field Experience GRK 731 New Testament Greek Exegesis I |
| Spring #4 | THE 713 History and Doctrine of the Church and Last Things BIB 745 Exegetical Book Study GRK 732 New Testament Greek Exegesis II |
Requirements
To enter the program, the candidate will:
- Apply and complete Cairn University’s Graduate Program enrollment process
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from an accredited undergraduate institution and submit proof in the form of official transcripts.
To complete the program, the candidate will:
- Successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Successfully complete the Capstone Project.
For more information about the Master of Divinity degree program, email grad-divinity@cairn.edu.
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