Program: Master of Divinity, Missions, MDiv (MDVM) - Abilene Christian University

2018-2019 Catalog

Apr 09, 2025

Chris Flanders, Advisor

ACU Box 29441
Abilene, Texas 79699-9441
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 301-302

Phone: 325-674-3742
Fax: 325-674-6180
Email: chris.flanders@acu.edu

The Master of Divinity in Missions is designed for those who plan to evangelize domestically or abroad. It also equips students with advanced academic skills in preparation for doctoral work.

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
or
BIBH 674 - Christian Mission in Global Contexts Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 652 - History of Christianity II: Reformation to Present Credit Hours: 3
or
BMIS 673 - History of Missions Credit Hours: 3
BMIS 675 - Theology of Mission Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 664 - Advanced Restoration History Credit Hours: 3

Total: 12 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
BIBD 660 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3
or
BIBD 678 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

The Church’s Mission

BIBM 648 - Christian Spiritual Formation Credit Hours: 3
Missions electives (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)

BIBM 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.