Program: Master of Divinity, Ministry, MDiv (BMDI) - Abilene Christian University

2018-2019 Catalog

Apr 09, 2025

Kelli Bryant Gibson, Advisor

ACU Box 29416, Abilene, Texas 79699-9416
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 317

Phone: 325-674-3709 or 888-242-5360
Fax: 325-674-6716
Email: kelli.gibson@acu.edu
Web: http://www.acu.edu/gst

Pre-Requisite Degree Requirements

This program requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students with extensive undergraduate studies in Bible, religion, and ministry may receive up to 18 hours of advanced standing.

Major Requirements

Context

BIBM 602 - GST Orientation Credit Hours: 0
BIBM 603 - Foundations of the Theology of Ministry Credit Hours: 3
BIBM 657 - Contexts of Ministry Credit Hours: 3
BIBM 629 - Field Education Contextual Immersion Credit Hours: 3
or
BIBM 609 - Healthcare Ministry Credit Hours: 3
BIBM 658 - The Practice of Ministerial Leadership Credit Hours: 3
BIBM 678 - GST Senior Portfolio Preparation Credit Hours: 0

Total: 12 Credit Hours

The Story of the Church - Scripture

BIBL 610 - Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 620 - Critical Interpretation of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 611 - Old Testament Theology Credit Hours: 3
or
BIBL 621 - New Testament Theology Credit Hours: 3
or
Text Elective (BIBL, BGRK, or BHEB 600-699) - Credit Hours: 3
Text Electives (BIBL, BGRK, or BHEB 600-699) - Credit Hours: 6

Total: 15 Credit Hours

The Story of the Church - History

BIBH 651 - History of Christianity I: Early to Medieval Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 652 - History of Christianity II: Reformation to Present Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 664 - Advanced Restoration History Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 660 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3
Philosophy elective (BIBD 600-699) - Credit Hours: 3
or
Theology elective (BIBD 600-699) - Credit Hours: 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Interpretation

BGRK 611 - Elementary Greek I Credit Hours: 3
BGRK 612 - Elementary Greek II Credit Hours: 3
BHEB 671 - Elementary Hebrew I Credit Hours: 3
BHEB 672 - Elementary Hebrew II Credit Hours: 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

The Church’s Mission

BIBM 648 - Christian Spiritual Formation Credit Hours: 3
Ministry/Missions electives (BIBM or BMIS 600-699) - Credit Hours: 9

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Other Electives

Theology Elective (BIBD 600-699) - Credit Hours: 3
or
History Elective (BIBH 600-699) - Credit Hours: 3
Free Elective - Credit Hours: 3

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72

Optional Thesis (Consult with advisor)

BIBL 699 - Master’s Thesis Credit Hours: 6

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Other Graduation Requirements

English Bible exam, e-portfolio review or oral exam for thesis, and mentoring.