Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program at Christian Bible Institute & Seminary provides advanced, comprehensive training for individuals called to serve in pastoral leadership, preaching, teaching, and counseling ministries. This program integrates theological depth, biblical interpretation, pastoral care, and ministerial leadership. Students will be equipped to effectively lead congregations, communicate biblical truth, provide spiritual counseling, and defend the faith in a modern context. The M.Div. serves as a terminal professional degree for ministry practitioners or as preparation for doctoral studies in theology, ministry, or counseling.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: Articulate sound biblical and theological doctrines consistent with Christian orthodoxy. Apply principles of biblical hermeneutics in sermon preparation and teaching. Demonstrate effective leadership within church and ministry settings.

Integrate ethical and pastoral sensitivity into counseling and decision-making. Produce a capstone project or thesis that reflects academic excellence and ministry application.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the M.Div. program are prepared to serve as: Senior Pastor / Associate Pastor Chaplain or Ministry Leader Christian Counselor Missionary / Church Planter Bible College or Seminary Instructor

Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree

• BTH106 Bible Doctrines
• EXG301 The Art and Method of Exegesis
• LNG201 Introduction to Biblical Greek
• BTH460 Biblical HermeneuticsGBTH600 Advanced Theology
• GBTH635 Rightly Dividing the Old TestamentGBTH630 Rightly Dividing the New Testament
• BPA370 Homiletics
• BPA442 Preaching 101
• GADM510 Principles of Leadership
• GADM651 Building Strong Leaders
• GCCS540 Pastoral Counseling
• GCED520 Major Religions
• BPA460 Ethics and Excellence
• GBPA520 Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
• THE412 Thesis / Capstone Project

Each student will be assigned an academic advisor to help him or her throughout this program.

(Courses are subject to change at the suggestion of your academic advisor)

A total of 51 semester hours are required, with a minimum of thirty semester hours from CBIS. A 2.5 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0. Each course is worth 3 semester hours, except the Thesis / Capstone Project which is 6 semester hours. Textbooks Included.