Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity program is designed as a post-baccalaureate degree primarily for persons wishing to prepare themselves for the ordained ministry. The program seeks to integrate a classical theological curriculum in contemporary ministry. Normally a student will complete the program in three academic years.
Those admitted to the Master of Divinity are required to have (a) B.A/B.Th. degree or its equivalent (b) a 2.7 grade point average for all previous studies, and (c) the endorsement of the Admission committee. An interview with a faculty member of UWU is required. This will be arranged through the school office.
(a) Completion of 96 semester hours of course works including 2 credit units of Field Internship, with a total 3.0 grade average.
(b) Completion of an at least 120 page thesis (no credit unit) on an approved subject.
(c) Pass the Bible Examination (no credit unit).
Course Requirements
Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
OT 501 | Biblical Hebrew | 6 |
NT 511 | New Testament Interpretation | 3 |
HT 521 | General Church History (I) | 3 |
OT 531 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
MI 552 | Introduction to Christian Worship | 3 |
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| 18 |
Spring Semester
Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
OT 502 | Pentateuch | 3 |
NT 510 | Biblical Greek | 6 |
HT 522 | General Church History (II) | 3 |
ST 532 | The Doctrine of God and Creation | 3 |
PM 541 | Fundamental Apologetics | 3 |
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| 18 |
Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
OT 503 | Narrative Literature of the Old Testament | 3 |
NT 512 | The Pauline Letters and their Message for the Church | 3 |
ST 533 | The Doctrine of Christ/Salvation | 3 |
PM 542 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
MI 553 | Principles of Expository Preaching | 3 |
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| 15 |
Spring Semester
Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
OT 504 | Theology of the Former Prophets | 3 |
NT 513 | The Gospels for Christian Life and Ministry | 3 |
ST 534 | The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, Church and Kingdom | 3 |
PM 543 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
MI 554 | The Practice of Expository Preaching | 3 |
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| 15 |
Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
OT 505 | Poetry and Prophets | 3 |
ST 535 | The Doctrine of the Last Things | 3 |
MI 551 | Church Administration | 3 |
MI 555 | Pastoral Care | 3 |
MI 556 | The Teaching Ministry of the Church | 3 |
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| 15 |
Spring Semester
Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
MI 557 | Mission History and Contemporary Issues | 3 |
MI 558 | Cross-Cultural Evangelism and Lifestyles | 3 |
| An Elective Course | 3 |
| An Elective Course | 3 |
| An Elective Course | 3 |
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| 15 |