Degree: Master of Divinity
Semester Hours: 81
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In keeping with the persuasion that the expositor of God’s Word should be familiar with the original languages of Scripture, the Primary Track of this curriculum emphasizes an acquaintance with Koine Greek and Biblical Hebrew. Students will take both the Elementary and Readings course in each language (BVOTBIBL 532 Elementary Hebrew, BVOT BIBL 541 Hebrew Readings, BVNTBIBL 531 Elementary Greek, BVNTBIBL 541 Greek Readings). Exegesis courses may be taken as electives.
The seminary recognizes that not all students will benefit equally from biblical language study and so offers an Alternate Track within the MDiv program. The Alternate Track will replace the 12 credit hours of biblical language required in the Primary Track with four courses for 12 credit hours: BVOT BIBL 532 Elementary Hebrew or BVNT BIBL 531 Elementary Greek, BVGBIBL 621 Interpreting the Biblical Text and two biblical book studies including an Old Testament Hebrew Bible book study and a New Testament book study. All biblical book studies will incorporate an emphasis on the language aspects of the study, encouraging students in the use of language tools and resources.
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A unique strength of Eastern Mennonite Seminary is our formation program. We believe that focusing on our own ongoing formation is the way for ministering persons to be healthy in our vocations. FS 503 and FS 605, Formation in Spiritual Practices and Formation in Narrative Identity, invite students to pay attention to the rhythms of their life, discern God's presence and explore a sustainable rule of life while centering a narrative reflection process of self-understanding and theological meaning making.. FS 601 and FS 602 Formation in Ministry I & II (3 credits each) offers students the opportunity to put their learning into practice in internship sites related to their vocational leanings with a mentor to help with on-site theological reflection. FS 701 698 and FS 702 699 Formation in Missional Vocation and Leadership I & II (2 credits each) provides space for students to integrate what they have learned about themselves, God, the world, and the church as they look forward to their future in ministry. For more information please visit the formation page.
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- FS 601 Formation in Ministry I (3 SH)
- FS 602 Formation in Ministry II (3 SH)
Year 3
- FS 701 698 Formation in Missional Vocation and Leadership I (2 SH)
- FS 702 699 Formation in Missional Vocation and Leadership II (2 SH)
Other required courses (27 SH)*
BVOTBIBL 511 Old TestamentHebrew Bible: Text in Context (3 SH)
BVNTBIBL 512 New Testament: Text in Context (3 SH)
CTH 501 Christian Traditions I (3 SH)
CTH 512 Christian Traditions II (3 SH)
CTT 634 Living Theology (3 SH)
CM 643 Missio Dei in Cultural Context (3 SH)
CTE 702 Christian Ethics (3 SH)
SMCL elective (3 SH)
Intercultural Church Experience (3 SH) – such as CM 613, CM 614, or other CM intercultural courses
Biblical Languages/Studies (12 SH)
Primary Track
- BVOTBIBL 532 Elementary Hebrew (3 SH)
- BVOTBIBL 541 Hebrew Readings (3 SH)
- BVNTBIBL 531 Elementary Greek (3 SH)
- BVNTBIBL 541 Greek Readings (3 SH)
Alternate Track
- BVOT BIBL 532 Elementary Hebrew or BVNT BIBL 531 Elementary Greek (3 SH)
- Old Testament Hebrew Bible book study elective (3 SH)
- New Testament book study elective (3 SH)
- BVG BIBL 621 Interpreting the Biblical Text (3 SH)
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CTE 713 Sermon on the Mount: Peace, Justice and the Reign of God
BVGBIBL 541 560 Biblical Foundations for Justice and Peacemaking