The B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary Master of Divinity degree program, seventy-two (72) hours, is the foremost professional degree for those called to preach and teach God’s Word. It prepares persons for ordained ministry and for general pastoral and religious leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings. The MDiv degree may also prepare a student to pursue admission to the Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs.
The B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary MDiv program is about equipping God’s servant leaders with God’s Word to equip others for the advancement of the mission of God through Christ’s Church. The MDiv degree is designed to train pastors with the biblical, theological, and practical knowledge needed to equip those who are the Church in order to build up the Church.
The MDiv includes three specializations: Biblical Languages, Church Ministry, and Chaplaincy.
The Biblical Languages Specialization includes twelve hours (12) in Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Greek. The Church Ministry specialization includes six (6) hours of basic skills in Biblical Languages-Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Greek. These courses provides the student with basic grammar and skills to handle biblical languages through Internet resources. The Chaplaincy specialization help students develop a strong educational foundation to minister effectively as a chaplain in specialized settings of healthcare, military, corrections, corporate/workplace, public safety, and community/lifestyle.
Requirements for the Master of Divinity Degree Program:
Completion of forty-eight (48) core semester hours:
Scripture/Witness: 15 hours
SCPT 5301 Biblical Interpretation
SCPT 5302 Biblical Backgrounds
SCPT 5310 Biblical Preaching
Select one course from:
SCPT 5321 Old Testament I
SCPT 5322 Old Testament II
Select one course from:
SCPT 5331 New Testament I
SCPT 5332 New Testament II
Faith/Heritage- 18 hours
FHER 5320 Philosophy of Religion
FHER 5322 Christian Ethics
FHER 5360 Apologetics
Select one course from:
FHER 5311 Christian Theology I
FHER 5312 Christian Theology II
Select two courses from:
FHER 5301 Christian Heritage I
FHER 5302 Christian Heritage II
FHER 5300 The Baptists
Ministry/Formation- 15 hours
CHRM 5326 Christian Servant Leadership
CHRM 5355 Spiritual Formation: Scripture, Tradition, and Practice
CHRM 5313 Christian Witness
COUN 5335 Techniques of Counseling
Select one from:
CHRM 5343 Christian Worship
CHRM 5318 Liturgy and Ceremony
AVAILABLE SPECIALIZATIONS
One of the following specializations must be selected.
Specialization: Biblical Languages (twenty-four (24) hours)
BILA 5303 Old Testament Hebrew I*
BILA 5304 Old Testament Hebrew II
BILA 5313 New Testament Greek I*
BILA 5314 New Testament Greek II
CHRM 5350 The Educational Ministry of the Church
CHRM 5315 Growing Healthy Churches
CHRM 5306 Theology of Missions
SCPT/FHER/CHRM 5399 Supervised Ministry
*New Testament Greek I and II require six (6) hours of undergraduate Greek.
*Old Testament Hebrew I and II require six (6) hours of undergraduate Hebrew.
Specialization: Church Ministry (twenty-four (24) hours)
BILA 5301 Biblical Languages I- Old Testament Hebrew
BILA 5302 Biblical Languages II- New Testament Greek
CHRM5350 The Educational Ministry of the Church
CHRM 5315 Growing Healthy Churches
CHRM 5306 Theology of Missions
Choose six hours from any 5000 level SCPT/FHER/CRHM courses
SCPT/FHER/CHRM 5399 Supervised Ministry
Specialization: Chaplaincy (twenty-four (24) hours)
BILA 5301 Biblical Languages I- Old Testament Hebrew
BILA 5302 Biblical Languages II- New Testament Greek
CHRM 5316 Chaplain Ministry
CHRM 5317 Religious Landscape
CHRM 5322 Conflict Resolution
CHRM 5321 Pastoral Care for Persons in Crisis and Grief
CHRM 5325 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Choose three (3) hours from any 5000 level SCPT/FHER/CHRM course
ADVANCED TRACK OPTIONS
B. H. Carroll Seminary at ETBU offers Advanced Track options for the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, and Master of Arts in Counseling degree programs. These options are available to qualified students who have significant preparation in biblical, theological, or applied Christian studies at the bachelor’s level. Such students may want to customize their academic program in a way that allows them to avoid redundancy and build upon previous learning.
A student may receive up to eighteen (18) hours toward the Master of Divinity Advanced Track; up to six (6)hours, similar to core courses, toward the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Advanced Track; up to twelve (12) hours toward the Master of Arts in Counseling, Ministry Specialization, and up to eighteen(18)hours toward the Master of Arts in Counseling, Licensure Specialization. There will be no advanced track for the MATS.
The student must meet the standard B. H. Carroll at ETBU admission requirements and have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the undergraduate courses presented to satisfy the Advanced Standing requirements. The application and approval processes requires the student’s submission of a portfolio of course syllabi and assignments representative of the student’s work in previous religion, Bible, and theology courses. If the Seminary has an agreement with a college, submission of course syllabi by the institution will allow students who qualify to move into the advanced track without portfolio submission, as long as they meet the qualifications above.
DIMISSAL FROM CARROLL'S MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS:
Dismissal is the termination of a student’s enrollment in Carroll Seminary at ETBU, imposed by action of the Graduate Programs Council. Bases for dismissal include deficiencies in academic performance, compromise of the principles of academic integrity, serious breach of the regulations established for the health and well-being of the Carroll Seminary at ETBU community, and persistence in a manner of life incompatible with Carroll Seminary at ETBU standards for professional leadership in ministry.
Returning graduate students who did not maintain the academic requirements to stay enrolled in their initial attempt at graduate work will apply to the Graduate Restart Admissions Program for a fresh start to earn a degree in the original program or a different program. A Graduate Restart Application must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions and must be approved by the Program Director, Dean of the school to which the student is applying, and the Director of Graduate Admissions.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
For the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Christian Ministry, and Counseling, students will complete all required courses in the program with a grade of “C” or higher and maintain at least a 2.75 grade point average. Students must complete all requirements for the degree within five years of being granted full admission.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Integrate new competencies into the practice of theologically reflective ministry appropriately in their cultural context
- Design and defend a comprehensive philosophy of ministry
- Design programs to enhance their professional lives through growth in spiritual maturity