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Apr 23, 2024
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2018-19 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Master of Divinity
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Total Requirement for Degree (89 credit hours)
The Master of Divinity degree prepares individuals for the ordained ministry of the church. Courses at Trinity offer students the opportunity to integrate the various disciplines of theology, their personal and spiritual growth and their contextual experience. Ultimately, students will engage in structured field work in ministry settings where they apply their concepts and practices learned in the classroom.
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Core - (49 credit hours)
The following Core Courses (Biblical Literature, History-Theology-Society, Ministry Division) must be taken before taking MN INTERN :
Alternative Courses:
* Non-Lutherans should substitute an alternative course appropriate to their denominational background.
** Students who have completed two or more semesters of undergraduate Greek may replace LA 1021.
***Students proficient in Spanish should substitute MN 2672 Spanish for Ministry I for MN 2673 Spanish for Ministry II / MN 2674 Spanish for Ministry III
Core Courses (17 credits)
The following Core Courses (Biblical Literature, History-Theology-Society, Ministry Division) will be taken while on MN Internship: - (17 credits)
- BL 3XXX Old Testament Option - Choose one 3000 level Biblical Literature (BL) course listed as an Old Testament (OT) option listed in the course descriptions.
- BL 3XXX New Testament Option - Choose one 3000 level Biblical Literature (BL) course listed as an New Testament (NT) option listed in the course descriptions.
- HTS 3061 Theology of Mission
- HTS 3XXX Systematic Theology Option - Choose one 3000 level History Theology Society (HTS) course listed as an Systematic Theology (ST) option listed in the course descriptions
- MN 3435 - Theological Leadership
- MN 3XXX Senior Preaching or Ministry Option - Choose one 3000 level Ministry course listed as an Senior Preaching or Ministry option (SP) listed in the course descriptions
Required History-Theology-Society Elective Courses - (6 credits)
Required History-Theology-Society Elective Courses - (6 credits)
Choose two HTS or MN course from the World Religions/Interreligious (WR/IR), Global Church (GC), or Ethics/Church in Society (E/CS) options listed in the course descriptions.
Note: Non-Lutherans should substitute an alternative course appropriate to their denominational background.
Music Elective - (3 Credits)
Choose two credit hours of course work from the Music (MU) options listed in the course descriptions.
Master of Divinity Elective Courses - (15 credits)
Choose 15 credit hours of course work in the Biblical Literature (BL), History Theology Society (HTS), Language Acquisition (LA), or Ministry (MN) divisions listed in the course descriptions.
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