Master of Divinity (MDiv) Hood Theological
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slide1. Master of Divinity (MDiv) Hood Theological Seminary
Salisbury NC<br>
slide2. Description The Master of Divinity (MDiv) provides students with foundational knowledge in disciplines essential to the practice of ordained ministry and enables students to interpret and apply it to their own ministries and cultural contexts in relevant ways.<br>
slide3. Duration The Master of Divinity (MDiv) at HTS is an 84-credit hour degree program.
The MDiv may be completed in a minimum of 3 or a maximum of 10 years.<br>
slide4. Four Areas of Study There are four main areas of study in the MDiv program:
Area One: Biblical Studies
Area Two: History of Christianity
Area Three: Theology and Ethics
Area Four: Pastoral Theology<br>
slide5. Area One Learning Objectives In Biblical Studies students will …
gain exposure to the languages in which the biblical texts were composed
learn to interpret biblical texts within their literary, historical, and cultural contexts
discern the significance of biblical texts for today’s faith communities<br>
slide6. Area One Required Courses BST 103: Introduction to the Old Testament I
BST 104: Introduction to the Old Testament II
BST 112: Introduction to the New Testament I
BST 113: Introduction to the New Testament II<br>
slide7. Area One Exegesis Requirement Students may fulfill this requirement by
passing an Exegesis Seminar with a grade of “C” or higher
or
writing an acceptable exegesis paper in BST 112, BST 113, or any other designated Area One elective course<br>
slide8. Area Two Learning Objectives In History of Christianity students will …
identify and engage significant figures, developments, and movements within the history of Christianity
gain an understanding of how Christianity related to other religious groups
discern how race, gender, class, and ethnicity have influenced the historical development of Christianity
acquire competence in interpreting historical texts and understanding their value for modern Christians<br>
slide9. Area Two Required Courses CHT 115: History of Christianity in Global Context
CHT 200: History of Religion in the United States<br>
slide10. Area Three Learning Objectives In Theology and Ethics students will …
deepen their awareness of the major currents of thought informing the contemporary church’s witness to the good news concerning Jesus Christ
discern the ways these currents are informed by the Bible, handed down through tradition, clarified by reason, and illumined by experience
analyze the relationship between theology, philosophy, culture, and ethics and articulate the way these both interact and ought to interact in their present and future ministry settings<br>
slide11. Area Three Required Courses TSE 110: Systematic Theology I
TSE 111: Systematic Theology II
TSE 120: Christian Ethics<br>
slide12. Area Four Learning Objectives Pastoral Theology courses help students develop skills, methodological theories, techniques, and leadership abilities for the various ministries of the church.<br>
slide13. Area Four Required Courses PTH 109: Introduction to Theological Education
PTH 103: Worship and Preaching I
PTH 380: Worship and Preaching II
PTH 141: Pastoral Care and Counseling
PTH 162: Supervised Ministry I
PTH 163 Supervised Ministry II<br>
slide14. Area Four Christian Education Requirement Students may fulfill this requirement by passing, with a grade of “C” or higher, one of the following courses:
PTH 120: Foundations of Christian Education
PTH 122: Teaching and Learning in Ministry
PTH 220: Practices for Faith Formation
PTH 221: Christian Education in the African American Church
PTH 223: Christian Symbolism as a Faith Nurturing Tool<br>
slide15. MDiv Concentrations MDiv students at HTS have the option of concentrating in 1 or 2 of the following areas of study.
Biblical Studies
History of Christianity
Theology and Social Ethics
Preaching and Worship
Pastoral Care and Counseling
Christian Education
Students in good academic standing may declare a concentration after completing at least 18 credit hours.
To receive a concentration students must complete 12 elective course credit hours in their declared area(s) of concentration with grades of “B-” or higher.<br>
slide16. AME Zion Courses AME Zion MDiv students at HTS should plan to take the following elective courses while at HTS:
CHT 110: AME Zion History
PTH 135: AME Zion Polity
PTH 130: Church Administration and Organization<br>
slide17. United Methodist Courses United Methodist MDiv students at HTS should plan to take the following elective courses while at HTS, in addition to any other course(s) their Annual Conferences require for ordination:
PTH 150 History and Foundation of Christian Evangelism 3 Hours
(offered fall of even years)
TSE 101 The Mission of the Church in the World 3 Hours
(offered fall of even years)
PTH 232 United Methodist History & Doctrine 3 Hours
(Offered in conjunction with The Candler School of Theology at Emory University)
PTH 233 United Methodist History & Polity 3 Hours
(Offered in conjunction with The Candler School of Theology at Emory University)<br>
slide18. MDiv Recommended Course Sequences HTS has developed 2 recommended course sequences — a 3 year and a 4 year — for students wishing to graduate in those number of years to follow.
See the 2021-22 HTS Catalogue for details and/or ask your faculty advisor about them.<br>
Salisbury NC<br>
slide2. Description The Master of Divinity (MDiv) provides students with foundational knowledge in disciplines essential to the practice of ordained ministry and enables students to interpret and apply it to their own ministries and cultural contexts in relevant ways.<br>
slide3. Duration The Master of Divinity (MDiv) at HTS is an 84-credit hour degree program.
The MDiv may be completed in a minimum of 3 or a maximum of 10 years.<br>
slide4. Four Areas of Study There are four main areas of study in the MDiv program:
Area One: Biblical Studies
Area Two: History of Christianity
Area Three: Theology and Ethics
Area Four: Pastoral Theology<br>
slide5. Area One Learning Objectives In Biblical Studies students will …
gain exposure to the languages in which the biblical texts were composed
learn to interpret biblical texts within their literary, historical, and cultural contexts
discern the significance of biblical texts for today’s faith communities<br>
slide6. Area One Required Courses BST 103: Introduction to the Old Testament I
BST 104: Introduction to the Old Testament II
BST 112: Introduction to the New Testament I
BST 113: Introduction to the New Testament II<br>
slide7. Area One Exegesis Requirement Students may fulfill this requirement by
passing an Exegesis Seminar with a grade of “C” or higher
or
writing an acceptable exegesis paper in BST 112, BST 113, or any other designated Area One elective course<br>
slide8. Area Two Learning Objectives In History of Christianity students will …
identify and engage significant figures, developments, and movements within the history of Christianity
gain an understanding of how Christianity related to other religious groups
discern how race, gender, class, and ethnicity have influenced the historical development of Christianity
acquire competence in interpreting historical texts and understanding their value for modern Christians<br>
slide9. Area Two Required Courses CHT 115: History of Christianity in Global Context
CHT 200: History of Religion in the United States<br>
slide10. Area Three Learning Objectives In Theology and Ethics students will …
deepen their awareness of the major currents of thought informing the contemporary church’s witness to the good news concerning Jesus Christ
discern the ways these currents are informed by the Bible, handed down through tradition, clarified by reason, and illumined by experience
analyze the relationship between theology, philosophy, culture, and ethics and articulate the way these both interact and ought to interact in their present and future ministry settings<br>
slide11. Area Three Required Courses TSE 110: Systematic Theology I
TSE 111: Systematic Theology II
TSE 120: Christian Ethics<br>
slide12. Area Four Learning Objectives Pastoral Theology courses help students develop skills, methodological theories, techniques, and leadership abilities for the various ministries of the church.<br>
slide13. Area Four Required Courses PTH 109: Introduction to Theological Education
PTH 103: Worship and Preaching I
PTH 380: Worship and Preaching II
PTH 141: Pastoral Care and Counseling
PTH 162: Supervised Ministry I
PTH 163 Supervised Ministry II<br>
slide14. Area Four Christian Education Requirement Students may fulfill this requirement by passing, with a grade of “C” or higher, one of the following courses:
PTH 120: Foundations of Christian Education
PTH 122: Teaching and Learning in Ministry
PTH 220: Practices for Faith Formation
PTH 221: Christian Education in the African American Church
PTH 223: Christian Symbolism as a Faith Nurturing Tool<br>
slide15. MDiv Concentrations MDiv students at HTS have the option of concentrating in 1 or 2 of the following areas of study.
Biblical Studies
History of Christianity
Theology and Social Ethics
Preaching and Worship
Pastoral Care and Counseling
Christian Education
Students in good academic standing may declare a concentration after completing at least 18 credit hours.
To receive a concentration students must complete 12 elective course credit hours in their declared area(s) of concentration with grades of “B-” or higher.<br>
slide16. AME Zion Courses AME Zion MDiv students at HTS should plan to take the following elective courses while at HTS:
CHT 110: AME Zion History
PTH 135: AME Zion Polity
PTH 130: Church Administration and Organization<br>
slide17. United Methodist Courses United Methodist MDiv students at HTS should plan to take the following elective courses while at HTS, in addition to any other course(s) their Annual Conferences require for ordination:
PTH 150 History and Foundation of Christian Evangelism 3 Hours
(offered fall of even years)
TSE 101 The Mission of the Church in the World 3 Hours
(offered fall of even years)
PTH 232 United Methodist History & Doctrine 3 Hours
(Offered in conjunction with The Candler School of Theology at Emory University)
PTH 233 United Methodist History & Polity 3 Hours
(Offered in conjunction with The Candler School of Theology at Emory University)<br>
slide18. MDiv Recommended Course Sequences HTS has developed 2 recommended course sequences — a 3 year and a 4 year — for students wishing to graduate in those number of years to follow.
See the 2021-22 HTS Catalogue for details and/or ask your faculty advisor about them.<br>