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2022-2023 Southeastern University - Graduate Catalog

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2022-2023 Southeastern University - Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Master of Divinity: Chaplaincy

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The MDiv:Chaplaincy is a slight modification of the Master of Divinity. It incorporates one course that is unique and includes strong recommendations for courses within the traditional MDiv that are currently required on a menu basis. The new concentration will help students be competitive with students with MDivs from other institutions going into chaplaincy. Through this program, students will:

Apply biblical interpretation and proclamation in light of social cultural contexts, ancient and contemporary
Formulate personal and communal spirituality informed by historic Christian theology and spiritual practices, emphasizing pentecostal theology-spirituality.
Demonstrate a developed knowledge of Christian theologies, emphasizing pentecostalism.
Exhibit competencies that enable effective service in vocational ministries.

The minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. Grades of less than C- will not be counted toward degree completion.

Core Courses – 21 Credit Hours

Theological Studies Core

THEO 5533 - GRADUATE SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I Credits: 3
THEO 5543 - GRADUATE SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II Credits: 3

Biblical Studies Core

BIBL 5533 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN NEW TESTAMENT Credits: 3
BIBL 5543 - FOUNDATIONS OF OLD TESTAMENT LITERATURE AND HISTORY Credits: 3

Practices of Ministry Core

BIBL 5053 - BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION AND COMMUNICATION Credits: 3
PMIN 5353 - SPIRIT-EMPOWERED DISCIPLESHIP Credits: 3
PMIN 5553 - PRACTICAL THEOLOGY Credits: 3

Biblical Studies – 9 Credit Hours

BIBL 5063 - BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY Credits: 3
BIOT 5063 - THE TORAH Credits: 3
BIOT 5073 - THE PROPHETIC TRADITION Credits: 3
BIOT 5083 - PSALMS AND WISDOM LITERATURE Credits: 3
BINT 5033 - LUKE-ACTS Credits: 3
BINT 5073 - JESUS AND THE GOSPELS Credits: 3
BINT 5083 - NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLES Credits: 3
BINT 5093 - REVELATION Credits: 3
BINT 5013 - GREEK I Credits: 3 or Hebrew I (recommended)
BINT 5023 - GREEK II Credits: 3 or Hebrew II (recommended)
BINT 5063 - GREEK III Credits: 3 or Hebrew III

Theological and Historical Studies- 15 Credit Hours

Ecclesial Heritage and Historical Studies

THEO 5313 - PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY Credits: 3
HITH 5113 - EARLY AND MEDIEVAL CHURCH THOUGHT Credits: 3
HITH 5133 - REFORMATION THROUGH MODERN THOUGHT Credits: 3
THEO 5573 - THEOLOGICAL ETHICS Credits: 3

Theology, Ethics, and Philosophy- (Select 1)

THEO 5143 - PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY Credits: 3
THEO 5503 - SHAPE OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY Credits: 3
THEO 5513 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Credits: 3

Christian Formation- 6 Credit Hours

THEO 5113 - THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP Credits: 3
THEO 5583 - CHRISTIANITY & WORLD RELIGIONS Credits: 3

Leadership and Ministry Practices- 6 Credit Hours (Select 2)

PMIN 5063 - FAMILY MINISTRY LEADERSHIP Credits: 3
PMIN 5073 - ADVANCED CHURCH COMMUNICATION Credits: 3 (recommended)
PMIN 5083 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN LEADERSHIP Credits: 3
PMIN 5093 - SHAPING A LEADERSHIP CULTURE Credits: 3
PMIN 5153 - FOUNDATIONS OF CHAPLAINCY MINISTRY Credits: 3 (required)
PMIN 5233 - MANAGING CHANGE AND CONFLICT Credits: 3
PMIN 5343 - STRATEGIC MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP Credits: 3
PMIN 5113 - ADMINISTRATION IN MINISTRY CONTEXTS Credits: 3

Counseling and Pastoral Care- 6 Credit Hours

PMIN 5013 - FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING Credits: 3
PMIN 5373 - PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING Credits: 3

General Electives – 6 Credit Hours

(any BIBL/BINT/BIOT/PMIN/THEO courses)

Supervised Ministry Experience- 3 Credit Hours

PMIN 5243 - GRADUATE PRACTICUM I Credits: 3 (Pastoral or CPE)
PMIN 5653 - CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION I Credits:

Total Requirements: 72 Credit Hours

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