Admission to this program is limited to persons holding a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent who also meet all other admission requirements for Cornerstone College and Seminary.
Master of Divinity students must complete 36 credit hours of specialization courses (Biblical Studies, Christian Education, or Ministry Leadership). As the student moves through the program they have the option to stop at the 36 credit milestone to earn their Master of Biblical Studies, Master of Ministry Leadership, or Master of Christian Education before proceeding on to the additional 30 credits for the Master of Divinity. Students must complete a total of 66 semester hours of credit with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better. Not more than 10 additional credit hours may be taken to make up a deficiency in quality points that are required for the M.Div. degree.
Select one of the specializations below for your academic plan. Specializations are required for all M.Div. seeking students.
This course continues the study of biblical hermeneutics and homiletics by introducing students to the languages the Bible was written in, and gives them tools to understand how the translations of those languages influence the way we understand the Scripture today. The course includes an introduction to the biblical Hebrew and Greek languages and a deep dive into the exegetical method, which will culminate in giving significant attention to converting exegetical work into sermon preparation. This course will help students make the most of the resources available so they can study the meaning of God’s Word on a deeper level. The skills gained in this course will help students develop the skills and habits that make an effective preaching/teaching ministry possible.
3 Credit Hours