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ADVANCED COLLEGE OF PASTORAL STUDIES OF ELTHECO

INTRODUCTION
The advanced college of pastoral studies with postgraduate school is an advanced postgraduate school for senior ministers who want to be more useful in the pastoral businesses and other gospel ministries at large. The college offers only postgraduate papers like Masters and Doctoral degrees to only qualified students who met the standards and conditions attached to the studies. The students of this college must have experienced pastoral works or other evangelistic businesses in their churches with initial bachelor degrees in similar disciplines. Below are the schedules of the college and all it offers to the students who desire to study with us in such category.

Advanced college of pastoral studies is an arm of El Theological College Nigeria.

 

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate programmes are designed for the senior ministers and skilled ministers who want to go deeper in pastoral researches, in missions, in Biblical exegesis, in Christian ministries and in Theological education.

QUALIFICATIONS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
The under listed qualifications are the academic spiritual and social standards or qualifications of our postgraduate students, without which no admission shall be given to such student(s). Below are the visible and invisible qualifications.

1. MUST BE A CHRISTIAN: Any student seeking to study in our postgraduate school or want to study our postgraduate courses must show evidences of his or her salvation, must be a member of the gospel preaching church and must show evidence of divine calling.
2. MUST BE A GRADUATE: Any postgraduate student or one seeking admission in our postgraduate school must show visible evidences of his bachelor degree in similar discipline or bachelor degree in another field that shall be ready to pass through our postgraduate diploma first, before any other programme. The bachelor degree certificate, transcript and other academic evidences must be required.
3. MUST SCORE UP TO 3.00 GPA: Anyone seeking admission in our postgraduate school must score at least 3.00 GPA/cum in his or her bachelor degree programmes including evidences of higher scores in Theology, missions, ministries and in Christian Education or similar programs.
4. MUST COVER NOT LESS THAN 94 COURSE: Anyone seeking admission in our postgraduate school must cover at least 94 courses in his in her bachelor degree programmes including all elective courses. Anything less than 94 courses shall result to going through pre-admission lecture for the completion of the number or have the candidate add more six months in order to complete the required number of credits.
5. MUST PROVE GREAT RESEARCH ABILITY: Anyone desiring to study must show a visible ability to study and must prove great ability to make all researches when necessary and must be able to read, research, respond and to write all necessary class works when demanded by the authority of the school.
6. MUST SHOW EVIDENCES OF PURPOSE: Any candidate of postgraduate school must before his or her admission into our postgraduate school show or prove evidences of his or her purpose of seeking admission into postgraduate school. The reasons for his or her ambition shall be made plain to us in a written document.

 

FOUR IMPORTANCE ACADEMIC ARMS OF THE ADVANCED COLLEGE OF PASTORAL STUDIES
Advanced college of pastoral studies has four important arms to distribute its academic programmes and values. Listed below are the four important arms through which the college reaches people.

1. DIVINITY SCHOOL

This is the postgraduate school of entire college. Divinity school does not admit students for undergraduate studies but only for postgraduate programs.

1. MISSIONARY SCHOOL FOR CROSS CULTURAL STUDIES

This is also a postgraduate school fully dedicated for missions, cross cultural ministries, anthropological studies and inter-tribal or inter-racial studies. It is for missionaries alone.

1. INTERNET OPEN BIBLE SCHOOL

This is an internet or correspondence Bible school for certificates, diplomas and for bachelor degree students. Students desiring to study through internet or by correspondence should only apply.

1. EVERYHOME BIBLE SCHOOL OF SPIRITUALITY

EveryHome Bible School of spirituality is designed to reach every home, every individual and all people with unchristian background with the word of God. It is a full one year course and also a certificate course. The course are outlined in this showcase, click Everyhome Bible School of Spirituality.

THE DIVINITY SCHOOL
The above mentioned institution has Divinity school as the base of postgraduate studies. The advanced college of pastoral studies expresses all its academic proposals through the divinity school. The divinity school of El Theology and Biblical seminary and that of El Theological College are the means through which the institutions prepare the students for effective ministries and great blessings of the students. Every postgraduate programme of the institution passes through the divinity school and becomes a part of the divinity school. The advanced college of pastoral studies is the mother college of the divinity school, thus, the divinity school becomes the measurement of postgraduate studies in these institutions.

Divinity school is an arm of Advanced College of pastoral studies, through which it discharges all its sacred and ecclesiastical courses to the desired and qualified students of El Theological College and those of El University of Theology and Biblical seminary. Advanced college of pastoral studies (Advanced College of ministerial studies) is an associate college of El University of Theology and Biblical seminary which is fully and totally in charge of all postgraduate programmes of the institution through the divinity school which is bent to train and to equip the students according to God’s programmes in their ministries.

MASTER’S PROGRAMMES OF DIVINITY SCHOOL

THE SCHOOL OF WORLD MISSION AND EVANGELISM
AND
THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

MASTER’S DEGREE AVAILABLE IN DIVINITY SCHOOL

1. The Master of Divinity Program
2. The Master of Religious Education Program
3. The Master of Arts Program
4. The Master of Arts in Religion Program
5. The Master of Theology Program

THE CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES

1. Divinity School Internship Programmes
2. Evening and weekend Programmes
3. Cooperative Programmes
4. Extension and Continuing Education Programmes
5. Independent Study Courses Programmes

THE SCHOOL OF WORLD MISSION AND EVANGELISM ELUNITHABS.
ELUNITHABS is committed to the task of global missions. Proclamation of the gospel is not an option, but our priority. Our goal is to produce servants of Christ equipped and grounded in the scriptures and prepared to cross every barrier to make disciples and plant reproducing churches.

The God-given task of world mission has never been more necessary and challenging than now. Opportunity and opposition are being found side by side in all parts of the world. The missionary enterprise, while needing constant review and renewal, is here to stay. It requires the best church can offer – dedicated men and women who are spiritually and academically prepared to serve the Lord in any part of His vineyard.

The philosophy of mission at the Divinity school’s (school of World Mission and Evangelism) is based on certain well defined Biblical presuppositions all people without Jesus Christ are lost and need to be saved; salvation is to be found only in Christ, the supreme task of the Christian church in every generation is the proclamation of the gospel to every person and the planting  of the church in all parts of the world; though the progress of the gospel may be hindered temporarily by human or demonic forces, there can be no doubt about its ultimate triumph in the world.

Through its School of World Mission and Evangelism, we offer outstanding training in intra-cultural and cross-cultural evangelism and discipleship. This is made possible by the fusion of a thoroughly qualified faculty and balanced curriculum. The school of World Mission and Evangelism also offers opportunities for its students to be disciplined by its faculty members, as well as to be involved in varieties of evangelism, discipleship and missions ministries during the course of their studies.

The School of World Mission and Evangelism has worldwide contacts and an approach to education which grows out of extensive experience and a solid theological commitment. As an integral part of students in the school have access to the entire curriculum and the entire faculty of the El University of Theology and Biblical Seminary.

EDUCATION FOR THE CHRISTIAN MISSION
An increasing number of Christian are enrolling in the colleges and universities, moreover, Christian witness on the campus is resulting in numerous conversions among collegians. Many of these individuals are enrolled in studies which broaden their understanding of the basic principles and problems of the social and physical sciences, as well as provide background in language and literature. Rarely, however, are these students given training in Bible and theology and the application of secular knowledge to the mission of the church. Indeed, unless the person is enrolled in a Christian college, the historic Christian faith may be largely ignored. Further, the missionary enterprise may be frowned upon as the well meant undertaking of a few religious fanatics left over from a previous generation.

Where can Christians find graduate level instruction in the “faith once delivered to the saints,” while simultaneously being prepared to serve Christ in other cultures, cultures in which two-thirds of the world’s population live in ignorance of the claims of Christ? This is the dilemma facing the missionary candidate upon graduation from college or university, while exploring eh possibilities for advanced education in Bible, theology and mission. It was to meet this need that we established the school of World Mission and Evangelism.

In addition to the faculty of the school of World Mission and Evangelism, students have access to the entire regular and visiting faculty of the Divinity school.

THE PROGRAMS OF THE SCHOOL OF WORLD MISSION AND EVANGELISM
In our contemporary world, no one degree program can satisfactorily meet the needs of all students who are engaged in missions study or service. We seek to meet the specific vocational objectives of students, in light of their varying academic and personal backgrounds and their available time for study. To that end, concentrations in evangelism and in mission for the following degree programs are offered through the school of World Mission and Evangelism:

1. The master of Divinity programme
2. The master of Arts programme
3. The master of Arts in Religion programme
4. The master of Theology programme

 

The emphases and specialization for each of the respective degree programs are described in detail below in this showcase.

Master’s level courses offered through the school of World Missions and Evangelism are normally open to other students in the Divinity school, with any limitations noted in the individual course descriptions. It is anticipated that many will wish to supplement their own major fields of study with course in the areas of mission, evangelism and discipleship.
THE SCHOOOL OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The philosophy of mission at school of Christian Education is based on the imperative for Christian education derived from Holy Scripture. Before the organized church, the resurrected Christ sent His followers to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them. In the early church, Paul elaborated on the distinctive educational role of a gathered assembly of believers, with the goal of Christian nurture being the development of spiritual maturity in all believers. Consequently, each Christian individually, and the body collectively, would bring glory to the Lord.

In Ephesians, Paul further identifies the ingredients for Christian education: gifted individuals sovereignty appointed to positions of leadership; involved people in the church’s program of mission and ministry; an atmosphere of love and unity pervading all activities of worship, fellowship, service, and outreach; a discerning commitment to sound doctrine and purity of faith and life, and a growing mutuality of up building and progress in the things of Christ.

From the scriptures, there emerge certain foundational characteristics for any program of formal instruction as an academic discipline:

1. The essentially theological foundation of sound Christian nurture which necessitates an inseparable link with Biblical studies
2. The primacy and centrality of the home as the most strategic context of Christian nurture
3. The Biblical priority of God’s order within the family, creating distinct roles and responsibilities for father, mother and children and
4. The timeless significance of the universal and local church, seen as both organism and organization, as the representative body of Christ on earth.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The school of Christian Education is committed to the offering of practical studies based on Biblical principles. All truth is God’s truth and the integration of special and natural revelation is the sine qua non of a Christian philosophy of education. Programs are person-centered, genuinely attempting to relate the changeless message of God’s truth to the life needs and problems of our time.

A rapidly expanding field, Christian education can no longer be regarded solely in terms of Sunday school or even church educational programs. A graduate program having its focus in this discipline must be larger and offer training in family life education, all phases of church education programming, Christian camping, specialized youth ministries, campus ministries, journalism, counseling, curriculum and instructional methodology, and research in Christian education. Such a task requires breadth and depth in course offerings, curriculum and library resources, and faculty training and experience.

A Biblical philosophy of Christian education points to balance between message and medium, content and communication. A commitment to the authoritative Word of God requires that professional Christian educators be trained not only in the technical nature of their own discipline, but also in the discipline of Biblical studies, hermeneutics, and theology. Consequently, degree programs offered through the school of Christian Education represent a carefully planned balance between Biblical and theological subjects of the Divinity School, and professional subjects of the School of Christian Education. 

Through its School of Christian Education, the Divinity school seeks to prepare competent and knowledgeable professional leaders for Christian education ministries throughout the evangelical world within the following occupations.

1. Local church or denominational ministries, with special emphasis on administration of educational programs for children, youth and adults
2. Camp administration, with special emphasis on directorship, programming and counseling
3. Specialized youth ministries, including youth evangelism, campus ministries, and leadership within various evangelical youth organizations
4. College teachers in the field of Christian education
5. Christian counselors in educational ministries

 

In addition to the faculty of the school of Christian Education, students have access to the entire regular and visiting faculty of the Divinity school.

 

THE PROGRAMS OF THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
To meet the specific vocational objectives of students, we offer concentrations in Christian Education for the following degree programs through the school of Christian Education.

1. The master of Divinity of programme
2. The master of Religious Education programme
3. The master of Arts programme
4. Specialization in Christian Education
5. Specialization in Youth Ministries

 

The emphases and specializations for each of the respective degree programs described in detail below in this showcase.

The Master of Divinity and Master of Religious Education degrees are professionally oriented, while the Master of Arts is a research programmes, with greater emphasis on theory and research than would be true of the professionally oriented programmes.

The emphasis of the programmes are offered through the school of Christian Education is largely administrative, although sufficient stress is placed on pedagogical procedures to enable the administrator to be a teacher as well. To meet individual student needs, the student works with a faculty advisor to develop a course of studies which will bridge undergraduate preparation and ultimate vocational objectives. All programs require Biblical and theological studies in appropriate divisions of the Divinity school.

The occupational outlook for professionals in the field of Christian education is extremely favourable at present. The placement office of the Divinity school has, for several years, been unable to fill all the Christian education openings which have been made available to interested graduates.

Master’s level courses offered through the school of Christian Education are normally open to other students in the Divinity school, with any limitations noted in the individual course descriptions. It is anticipated that many will wish to supplement their own major fields of study with courses in the areas of Christian education and management.

INTERNSHIP IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Seeking to combine sound education theory and functioning educational practice, the school of Christian education requires an internship in Christian education for all its students. In addition, field education experiences and practicum courses are designed to prepare the student for the internship experience.

No practical experience gained prior to the student’s second quarter of study will be credited toward internship requirements.

Credit for internship is granted only under the following circumstances:

1. All internship experiences are to be approved by the Director of the school of Christian Education and supervised by an approved professional Christian educator
2. All internship experiences will be define on a contract form, signed by both the field and institutional supervisors as well as the Director of the school of Christian education and
3. The internship experience will be evaluated by both the field and the institutional supervisor. The evaluation will become a part of the student’s permanent placement file in the school of Christian education.

Each three hour internship course involves a minimum of nine weeks on the field with no less than eight hours of active involvement each week, exclusive of attendance at church services.

CURRICULUM RESOURCE CENTER
Students in the school of Christian Education have access to the curriculum Resource center, which serves the programs of the school of Christian education as well as the broader instructional ministries of the entire campus. The center contains a collection of curriculum materials from most evangelical and denominational publishers, instructional media, and an expanding number of research papers and materials from various sources.

STUDENTS FIELD MINISTRIES
Each student of this course shall be attached to a gospel church at least to preach, teach or to lead in one service or the other in order to prove both their talents, gifts and abilities.

There are three operational systems of the students of this course available in El University of Theology and Biblical seminary, namely:

1. Field ministries, where students are sent to various churches to preach and to teach in order to be evaluated by outside ministers and their congregations with letters to the school.
2. Open air or market ministries, where the students are sent to preach in the streets, in the markets, prisons, hospitals or two by two evangelism and soul winning businesses in order to prove their boldness and evocative power.
3. Church planting activities, where students are sent to plant churches, establish house fellowships or start one Christian ministry or the other. The director of missions El university of Theology and the senior pastor of the Redemption campaigners mission (Emancipation Proclaimers Assembly) often plan for this in order to help the students prove their ministries.

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THE MASTER OF DIVINITY PROGRAMMES

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME: The Master of Divinity is the basic professional degree which provides the most comprehensive graduate education in the various interrelated theological and practical discipline taught in a seminary. For this reason, students are encouraged to enroll in this programme whether they intend to enter professional ministry vocations or whether they intend to enter academic careers of teaching and writing in Biblical and theological disciplines.

Professional ministry vocations, for which the Master of Divinity is primarily designed to equip students, include pastoral ministry, missions, counseling, social work, Christian education, campus evangelism, youth ministry and others. The program also serves, however, as the foundational degree to prepare students for further studies in preparation for vocations in research, teaching and writing in Biblical related fields. Consequently, El university of Theology seeks to maintain a healthy balance in the program among the Biblical, theological, historical and practical studies. These are integrated in such a way that the various aspects of ministry maybe performed from a sound Biblical and theological perspective.

In addition to the stated purpose of the Divinity school outlined in this showcase, the master of Divinity programme specifically aims to:

1. Develop in the student a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Bible, its content and teaching as the written word of God, the infallible rule of faith and practice for the Christian,

 

1.  equip the student in basic disciplines and methodologies so that independent study of the scriptures may be continued throughout one’s ministry,

1. lead the student into systematic examination of scripture as developed through the history of the Christian church,

 

1. develop skills in preaching, teaching, church administration, communicating and implementing the gospel,

1.  expose the student to current theological issues through inquiry into a variety of theological positions, while developing general familiarity with other religious thought; and

 

1. develop in the student an ability to think independently and constructively in areas vital to the ministry.

The Divinity school confers the Master of Divinity degree upon students who have completed the prescribed curriculum and have met established spiritual, doctrinal, and professional standards.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Divinity school outlined, applicants for the Master of Divinity programme are expected to hold a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate work.

A prerequisite for the Master of Divinity program is a full beginning Greek sequence, normally involving two years of study at the undergraduate level. Students must pass a proficiency examination prior to enrollment in their first Greek exegesis course. Applicants without this prerequisite, as well as those who fail the proficiency exam, may enroll in beginning Greek courses offered by the Divinity school. Beginning Greek and Review Greek (NT) may be taken either in his ease school time or during the student’s first year of study. These courses are offered as a convenience to Divinity School students, but do not carry graduate credit. Being taught at the undergraduate level, they are not credited toward the Divinity School’s degree programmes.

Candidacy Requirements:
All students entering the master of Divinity program are required to be approved for candidacy for the degree by the end of the equivalent of three quarters of full time study. The evaluative process for candidacy is designed to assess the appropriateness of the individual’s vocational goals in light of evident gifts and abilities.

This assessment process shall include a battery of standardized vocational and personality tests to be administered during the orientation period for during the first two quarters of study. In the latter half of the student’s third quarter, or the equivalent for part-time students, the Dean of students will review these test results, along with evaluations from the field education office and the faculty advisor, as well as the student’s academic progress. As appropriate, the Dean of students will approve candidacy and notify both the student and Records Office, or will invite the student in for counsel if there is a question concerning readiness for candidacy. Students whose candidacy is deferred will confer with the Dean of students until the question of candidacy is resolved. There is a fee to cover the cost of the assessment program, which is to be paid the quarter the student enters the master of Divinity program. More complete information on the candidacy process may be found in a brochure available in the Dean of Student’s office El university of Theology and Biblical seminary.

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general requirements for graduation from the Divinity school outline, candidates for the Master of Divinity degree are required to:

1. complete at least 136 quarter hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00
2. complete all courses in the prescribed master of Divinity curriculum or appropriately approved substitutions
3. complete at least five quarters of Field Education including the preaching requirement, which in addition to internship, and
4. give adequate exemplification of the character, emotional stability, maturity and leadership ability which are essential to effective service in the Christian ministry. Master of Divinity graduates are also asked to prepare and submit a written statement of their own doctrinal commitments. Such a statement is required as a part of the placement file for any student seeking placement assistance through the Divinity School.

ALTERNATIVE MASTER OF DIVINITY
As part of the Master of Divinity curriculum, there are several alternative emphases available to help prepare students for specialized areas of ministry. In the admissions process, applicants will indicate whether they wish to enroll in the regular program, or choose an emphasis in apologetics, Christian education, evangelism, mission, pastoral counseling, or urban ministry. A more complete description of these emphases can be found under the curriculum outline below.

In view of varying student needs, the Divinity school makes every effort to construct a course of study best suited to the background and vocational objectives of the individual. Such personalized courses of study may not be set up in advance of matriculation; students wishing a variation from the approved program of prescribed courses are encouraged to confer with their faculty advisor and the Director of Records before presenting a proposal to the Academic Appeals Committee of the faculty. Exceptions will not be made to the requirements in the basic requirement of work in each division of Divinity school. However, alternative schedules of course work within each division maybe approved to meet the curriculum requirements for the master of Divinity programmes.

Graduates of Bible institutes and colleges as well as Christian liberal arts colleges ought not to repeat course work done on the undergraduate level. Student whose undergraduate student ahs included basic courses in Biblical and theological subjects which clearly parallel the prescribed courses in the Master of Divinity curriculum are encouraged to request programme modifications in one or both of two ways:

1. eligible students who have taken such courses beyond the normal bachelor’s degree requirements may request limited advanced standing towards the Master of Divinity degree. Permission to receive advanced standing is determined by the Director of Records.
2. Eligible students who have taken such courses as part of their bachelor’s degree may request the substitution of advanced electives in the same division as the core requirements. Permission for such substitution is determined, without examination, by the student’s faculty advisor.

 

In those cases where a student has completed course work in Biblical Hebrew on the undergraduate level, which study was in addition to the hours required for the undergraduate degree, advanced standing for Hebrew will be granted on the basis of a proficiency examination.

SUGGESTED PROGRAMME OF STUDY
The following curriculum indicates the courses which are normally required in the approved programme of the study for the Master of Divinity degree:

THE MASTER OF DIVINITY CURRICULUM OF EL UNIVERISTY OF THEOLOGY AND BIBLICAL SEMINARY

The Master of Divinity curriculum was designed primarily for students preparing for pastoral ministry. This curriculum also serves as the basis for doctorial study for those who are preparing to do research or teach in Biblically or theologically related disciplines.

 

CORE REQUIREMETNS

OLD TESTAMENT
OT 503     Elementary Hebrew 4hours
OT  504 Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis 4hours
OT 505 Pentateuch and Earlier Prophets 4hours
OT 602 Hebrew Exegesis Prophets 4hours
OT 615Latter Prophets 4hours
OT 624Old Testament Introduction 3hours
OT 711Poetry and post exilic History 4hours
TOTAL 27 hours

 

NEW TESTAMENT
NT    503 New Testament Greek Exegesis I 4hours
NT   504 New Testament Greek Exegesis II           4hours
NT   610 Synoptic Gospels        4hours
NT   611 Acts and the Pauline Epistles        4hours
NT   612 Hebrews, General Epistles, and Johannine corpus   4hours
TOTAL                                                                     20hours

CHURCH HISTORY AND THE HISTORY OF CHRISITAN THOUGHT
CH 634 History of Christianity I         4hours
CH 635 History of Christianity II       4hours
CH 736 African Church History         2hours
TOTAL   10hours

MISSION AND EVANGELISM
ME 523 Introduction to Christian mission            3hours
ME 524 Introduction to Evangelism            3hours
TOTAL     6hours

BIBLICAL AND SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
ST 511 Introduction o Theology        3hours
ST 611 God, Man and Christ    4hours
ST 612 Sin and Salvation          4hours
ST 711 Ecclesiology and Eschatology          4hours
ST 715 Christianity Ethics        3hours
PR 511 Apologetics         4hours
TOTAL 22hours

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CE 500 Educational Ministry of the church          4hours
CE 501 Sunday school management            4hours
TOTAL 8hours

PASTORAL COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
PC 501 Pastoral counseling     4hours
PC 502 Shepherding      4hours
TOTAL 8hours

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
H 560/561 Philosophy and Methodology of Biblical
Preaching and public address 3 or 4hours
H 620 Meddler Homiletics Lab           1hours
H 720 Senior Homiletics Lab   1hours
PT 701,2,3 Pastoral Internship          6hours
PT 731 Pastoral Duties and church administration       4hours
PT 737 Denominational, History and polity         2hours
TOTAL  18hours

FIELD EDUCATION
PT 101-105 Field Education I-V (5quarters)        10hours

SUB-TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENT 129

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The additional requirements for the Master of Divinity program are flexible, so as to meet the needs of students who desire breadth in their electives, as well as those who wish to pursue a particular emphasis as described below. Naturally, students who select the regular curriculum shown here may choose a series of elective to focus in a given area outside the approved emphases which are listed. The following additional requirements are for those students pursuing the regular Master of Divinity curriculum.

LIMITED ELECTIVE
One course is required in either Christian Education
or pastoral counseling and psychology       3hours
FREE ELECTIVES            23hours

SUB-TOTAL, ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS    26hours
GRAND TOTAL REQUIRED        l155hours
Alternative to the additional programme requirements shown above are available for students who desire a special focus within their programme approved emphases within the Master of Divinity curriculum are indicated below.
THE MASTER OF DIVINITY EMPHASIS IN APOLOGETICS
The emphasis in apologetics is designed for those seeking to minister more effectively in contexts requiring a background in philosophical apologetics. The core curriculum of the Master of Divinity programme is supplemented by a sequence of courses in philosophy of Religion. This emphasis seeks to address the issues which confront a Christian world view and the problems of contemporary culture with its alternative world views.

The curriculum for this emphasis includes the 129 quarter hours of the common core requirements for the Master of Divinity program as outline above, as well as 36 quarter hours of additional requirements listed blow, for a total of 155 quarter hours

CORE REQUIREMMENTS   129 hours

In addition to apologetics (PR 511), which is part of the common core of the Master of Divinity program, students in this program emphasis are required to take the following courses:

Additional Programme Requirements
PHILOSPHY OF RELIGION COURSES
PR 721 Relgious Epistemology          4hours
PR 722 Theism     4hours
PR     Elective in Philosophy of Religion      4hours

LIMITED ELECTIVE
(One course is required in either Christian Education or
Pastoral counseling and psychology)          4hours
FREE ELECTIVES            12hours

SUB TOTAL, ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS     27hours
GRAND TOTAL REQUIRED 156hours

 

OUR AIMS AND VISIONS ON THESE

1. Every minister must be a preacher.
2. Every minister must be a teacher of the word.
3. Every minister must be a soul winner.
4. Every minister must be a counselor.
5. Every minister must be a shepherd.
6. Every minister must be a leader.
7. Every minister must be a mentor.
8. Every minister must be Bible in interpreter.
9. Every minister must do the works of the apostles, prophets, evangelist, pastors and the works of the teachers.
10. Every minister must be conscious of heaven.
11. Every minister must be Bible based.
12. Every minister must be Christ centered.
13. Every minister must be holy and pure.
14. Every minister must be an ambassador of Christ.

 

THESE ARE THE REASONS WE DO ALL WE DO AND TEACH ALL WE TEACH.

 

THE MASTER OF DIVINITY EMPHASIS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
This emphasis assists the preparation of students who seek to enter professional ministry in the field of Christian Education. The core curriculum of the master of Divinity programme is supplemented by a sequence of courses offered through the school of Christian education. The stronger core curriculum in biblical, theological and pastoral studies helps distinguish this degree from the Master of Religious Education programme.

The emphasis in Christian education is designed for master of Divinity students who

1. Want broad biblical and theological training along with basic studies in Christian education in preparation for a ministry of Christian education in the local church
2. Plan to enter the pastoral ministry while having a special interest and concern for the teaching ministry while having special interest and concern for the teaching ministry of the congregation
3. Plan to enter a professional ministry in Christian education immediately upon seminary graduation, while planning eventually to enter pastoral ministry or
4. Plan to pursue doctoral studies for a teaching ministry, and therefore desire both the biblical and theological breadth of the divinity program, along with the teaching and administration courses offered through the school of Christian education.

The curriculum for this emphasis includes the 129 quarter hours of the common core requirements for the Master of Divinity program as outlined above, as well as the 36 quarter hours of additional requirements listed below, for a total of 156 quarter hours.

CORE REQUIREMENT    129 Hours

In place of the common core requirement of pastoral internship, students in this emphasis substitute 6 hours of internship in Christian education. In addition to educational ministry of the church (CE 500), which is part of the common core of the master of Divinity program, students in this emphasis are required to take the following courses:
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COURSES
CE 502 Historical and philosophical foundations………………………………….…………………..3hours
CE 571 Church ministry to youth………………………………………………………………….3hours
CE 573 Church ministry to adults…………………………………………….3hours
CE 751 Introduction to Christian management…………………………3hours
CE 755 Director of Christian education…………………………………….3hours
FREE ELECTIVES……………………………………………….15hours

SUB TOTAL ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS………..36hours

GRAND TOTAL REQUIRED………………………………………………………..156hours

THE MASTER OF DIVINITY EMPHASIS IN EVANGELISM
The emphasis in evangelism is designed for students intending to enter professional ministry with a special focus on evangelism. The core curriculum of the Master of Divinity programme is supplemented by a sequence of courses in evangelism offered through the school of world mission and evangelism. Students who choose this emphasis will develop with their advisor the specific sequence of courses which best builds on past study and experience.

The curriculum for this emphasis includes the 136 quarter hours of the common core requirements for the Master of Divinity programme as outlined above, as well as the 36 quarter hours of additional requirements listed below, for a total of 156 quarter hours.

COMMON CORE REQUIREMENTS   129hours

In place of the common core requirement of pastoral internship, students in this emphasis substitute 6 hours of mission internship. In addition to introduction to Christian missions (ME 523) and introduction to evangelism (ME 524), which are part of the common core of the master of Divinity program, students in this emphasis are required to take the following courses:

 

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIRMENTS
LIMITED ELECTIVES IN EVANGELISM
(Any three of the following courses)………………………………………….9hours
ME 617 Evangelistic Bible study; Mark
ME 620 Theology of Mission and Evangelism
ME 720 Principles of Discipleship
ME 761 Discipleship Evangelism
ME 762 Evangelism Preaching
FRE ELECTIVE……………………………………………………………18hours

SUB-TOTAL, ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS………….36hours
GRAND TOTAL REQUIRED……………………………...156hours

 

THE MASTER OF DIVINITY EMPHASIS IN MISSION
The emphasis in mission is designed for students intending to enter cross cultural missionary service. The core curriculum of the master of Divinity program is supplemented by a sequence of courses in mission offered through the school of World Mission and Evangelism. Students who choose this emphasis will develop with their advisor the specific sequence of courses which best builds on past study and experience.

The curriculum for this emphasis includes the 129 quarter hours of the common core requirements for the master of Divinity program as outlined above, as well as the 36 quarter hours of additional requirements listed below, for a total of 156 quarter hours.

CORE REQUIREMENTS  129hours

Students in this emphasis will take two substitutions in place of common core requirements in the master of Divinity program:

1. Instead of pastoral internship, mission internship is to be taken and
2. Instead of the course introduction to Christian missions, students take introduction to missiology. Further, students also take introduction to evangelism, which is part of the common core of the master of Divinity program. In addition, students in this emphasis are required to take the following courses:

Additional Program Requirements
LIMITED ELECTIVES IN MISSION
(Any three of the following courses)…………………………………….9hours
ME 620 Theology of mission and evangelism
ME 630 World Religion
ME 641 Missionary Anthropology and Sociology
ME 743 Cross-cultural Communication
ME 751 History of Missions in the Modern World
FREE ELECTIVES……………………………………………………………18hours

SUB-TTOAL, ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS……..27hours

GRAND TOTAL REQUIRED…………………………………………………156hours

THE MASTER OF DIVINITY EMPHASIS IN PASTORAL COUNSELING
Research studies have shown repeatedly that in times of pastoral and spiritual distress or uncertainty, more people seek counseling from pastors or other church leaders than from any other sing professional group. Many people and workers in para-church organization spend large amounts of time in counseling. 

Based on the assumption that Christian leaders can be effective counselors, especially if they develop caring attributes and have training in counseling skills, the emphasis in pastoral counseling has been developed for the master of Divinity program. This emphasis builds upon the common core curriculum of the program, supplementing it with sequences of courses in pastoral counseling and psychology. This is not designed to prepare students for the private practice of counseling. Rather, the concentration in counseling skills and issues is designed to enhance their effectiveness in this phase of ministry.

The curriculum for this emphasis includes the 129 quarter hours of the common core requirements for the master of Divinity program as outlined above, as well as the following 36 quarter hours of additional requirements listed below, for a total of 156 quarter hours.

COMMON CORE REQUIRMENTS  129hours

In addition to introduction to pastoral counseling, which is part of the common core of the master of Divinity program, students in this emphasis are required to take the following courses:

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PASTORAL COUNSELING COURSES
PC 502 Issues in counseling ……………………………………..3hours
PC 624 Counseling Skills Training………………………………..3hours
PC 614 Pastoral Psychology…………………………………………3hours
PC 621 Marriage and Family Counseling………………………….3hrs
PC 651 Personality Development……………………………….3hours

FREE ELECTIVES ………………………………………………..12 hours
SUB TOTAL ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS……………26hours
GRAND TOTAL REQUIRED…………………………………..156hours

THE MASTER OF DIVINITY EMPHASIS IN URBAN MINISTRY
The emphasis in urban ministry is designed for students who desire to minister more effectively in contemporary urban society in or a foreign mission setting. The core curriculum of the master of Divinity program is supplemented by a special sequence of courses offered through the practical Theology department. In addition to addressing the issues of insight into the church as a social and cultural institution and will help the student utilize various paradigms drawn from the social sciences.

The curriculum for this emphasis includes the 136 quarter hours of the common core requirements for the master of Divinity program as outlined above, as well as the following 36 quarters hours of additional requirements listed below, for a total of 156 quarter hours.

COMMON CORE REQUIREMENTS  129hours

Students in this emphasis will do their pastoral internship in an urban setting. In addition to the 17 to 18 hours of Practical Theology which are part of the common core of the master of Divinity program, students in this emphasis are required to take the following courses:

Additional Program Requirements
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY COURSES
PT 654 Ethnic Ministry and Contextualization……………..3hours
PT 678 The Church as a Social and Cultural Institutio….3hours
PT 716 Ministry of the Urban Church…………………………3hours
PT 720 The Church and Social Change………………………..3hours
PT 766 Urban Evangelism………………………………………..3hours
FREE ELECTIVES…………………………………….10 to 11 hours

SUB-TOTAL ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS…………..……26hours

GROUND TOTAL REQUIRED……………………………156hours

 

THREE YEAR PROGRAM OF STUDY
The approved program of study for the master of Divinity degree is outlined in the suggested sequence of courses shown below. Students who take this sequence are able to complete the program in three years, avoiding scheduling conflicts of required courses. As outlined below, the program provides maximum opportunities for inter-disciplinary study within each quarter, while providing a logical progression of course work and allowing the student to select the greatest number of elective toward the end of the programme.

This suggested sequence is illustrative of the student who takes the regular master of Divinity curriculum with the maximum number of free electives. Students who enroll in an approved emphasis as shown above will make the appropriate modifications to fit the requirements of their emphasis.

Although this program is outlined on a nine-quarter, three years basis, it should be noted that many students choose to complete these requirements during additional quarters of study, either during the vocation sessions or during a fourth school year. the average student completes this program in about eleven quarters of study. This additional time in study is often due to the student’s assuming heavy field education responsibilities. It may also be due to students entering the program without the prerequisite beginning, which may be taken at school or during the first year of study.

Students find that the frequent offering of required courses and the flexible scheduling of courses enables them to begin and conclude their study in any of the academic terms. This also enable them to pursue their program at a rate appropriate to their circumstances, without necessarily creating a problem with course sequencing and scheduling.

Since a number of factors may require the student to alter the nine quarter, three year course of study as outlined below, a notation is made following the title of each required course as an indication of how often it is normally offered during the regular academic year (1,2 or 3 quarters). The notation also indicates whether it is usually offered in our school.

FIRST YEAR
FIRST QUARTER
NT 503 New Testament Greek Exegesis I (2,S)………….4hours
CH 634 History of Christianity I(1,S)…………………………4hours
PR 511 Apologetics (3,S)…………………………………………4hours
ME 524 Introduction to Evangelism (3)……………………….3hours
TOTAL……………………………………………………………….15hours

SECOND QUARTER
OT 503 Elementary Hebrew (I,S)……………………………4hours
NT 504 New Testament Greek Exegesis II (2,S)………….4hours
CH 635 History of Christianity  II (1,S)……………………….4hours
H 560/561 Philosophy and methodology of Biblical
Preaching and public speaking if needed (3,S)…….4hours
PT 101 Field Education I………………………………………….0hours
TOTAL…………………………………………………………………16hours

THIRD QUARTER
OT 504 Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis (1,S)…………4hours
OT 505 Pentateuch and Earlier Prophets (2)…………….4hours
ST 511 Introduction to Theology (2,s)……………………3hours
CE 500 Educational Ministry of the church (3,S)………….4hours
PT 102 Field Education II………………………………………….0hours
TOTAL…………………………………………………………………..15hours

SECOND YEAR
FIRST QUARTER
OT 602 Hebrew Exegesis:……………………………………..4hours
NT 610 Synoptic Gospels………………………………………4hours
ST 611 God, Man, and Christ………………………………….4hours
ME 523 Introduction to Christian Mission (2)………..1hours
H 620 Meddler Homiletics Lab (3)………………………1hour
PT 103 Field Education III and IV……………………………..2hours
TOTAL…………………………………………………………….18hours

SECOND QUARTER
OT 624 Old Testament Introduction………………………3hours
NT 611 Acts and the Pauline Epistle………………………4hours
ST612 Sin and Salvation………………………………………..4hours
PC 501 Pastoral Counseling…………………………………..4hours
PT 104 Field Education V……………………………………..1hours

THIRD QUARTER
OT 615 Latter Prophets (2)……………………………………4hours
NT 612 Hebrew, General Epistles and Johnannie Corpus………………………………………………………………….4hours
PT 731 Pastoral Duties and Church Administration (3,S)…………………………………………………………………….2hours
PT 105 Field Education V…………………………………………….2hours
ELECTIVES…………………………………………………………..3hours
TOTAL…………………………………………………………………17hours

THIRD YEAR
FIRST QUARTER
OT 711 Poetry and Post-Exilic History (2)…………………4hours
ST 711 Ecclesiology and Eschatology…………………………4hours
PT 701 Pastoral Internship (3,S)………………………………..1hours
H 720 Senior Homiletics Lab (3)………………………………4hours
ELECTIVES……………………………………………………………4hours
TOTAL………………………………………………………………..15hours

SECOND QUARTER
PT 737/738 EFCA, or Denominational, History and Polity (1,S)……………………………………………………………….2hours
PT 702 Pastoral Internship……………………………..2hours
Limited Elective in CE or PC……………………………3hours
Electives…………………………………………………………………..8hours
TOTAL……………………………………………………………….15hours

THIRD QUARTER
ST 715 Christian Ethics (2)…………………………………3hours
CH 736 American Church History……………………….2hours
PT 703 Pastoral Internship………………………………………2hours
ELECTIVES………………………………………………………………8hours
TOTAL……………………………………………………………….15hours

OUR PRESSURE IN STUDIES
We are pressurized to educate the church and the gospel ministers. We discovered that illiteracy is more severe and more dangerous than sickness, because sickness can only kill a person but illiteracy can kill a nation, we therefore advise those who wish to take their sick relations to hospitals to first of all take their illiterate relation to school because an illiterate is earlier sick before the physical sick person.

We are therefore persuaded to teach the ministers issues they never discovered and issues they never knew that exist. Education is exposition, exploration and expansion. Ministers of the gospel should not take light of Education in dispensation of computer, sciences and technologies, but should through studies show themselves approved.

 

THE MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGION PROGRAM
EL UNIVERSITY OF THEOLOGY AND BIBLICAL SEMINARY

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM
Excellence in Biblical and theological studies in combined with flexibility in curriculum in the Master of Arts in Religion program at El university of Theology. This two year program combines both breadth and depth in foundational course from several departments of the Divinity school, while allowing the student considerable freedom in selecting other elective course. Hence a student may create a concentration in a field related to his or her interests, may select a variety of courses to provide a more general program of study or may pursue a particular area of emphasis.

The Master of Arts in Religion program is primarily intended for the Christian who desires a high quality, broad orientation to the study of the Bible, theology and the Christian church, for the purpose of being well equipped for leadership in the church and being an effective witness in secular society. It may also be appropriate for those who anticipate working in certain ministries overseas or at home.

A student who plans to enter a career in some areas of professional ministry should normally apply to our master of Divinity or master of Religious Education program, rather than the Master of Arts in Religious program. In some cases, however, this program can be adequate preparation for certain individuals who plan to serve in specialized ministries. The counsel of the Divinity school faculty and/or the admissions staff should be sought before applying to the Master of Arts in Religion program for this purpose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENTAL EMPHASES:
For students who desire concentrated study in pastoral counseling, mission and Evangelism, or Practical Theology, the emphasis in one of these areas maybe ideally suited to their needs. In such cases the required courses of the basic Master of Arts in Religion program remain the same, but at least 10 quarter hours of electives will be taken in the field of emphasis. The program is structured so that a student may take up to 30 or 31 quarter hours of course work in a chosen emphasis.

PASTORAL COUNSELING:
This emphasis will help the student integrate Christianity with the theories and practices of psychology and counseling, ministries, and will equip him or her to be more effective in various people helping ministries, especially in the context of a local church. This is neither sufficient education to enter a counseling career, nor is it a credential neither for further graduate study in this field nor for counseling in any sort of official capacity. Rather, it is intended for the Christian who is interested in both biblical studies and counseling, while desiring to sharpen his or her skills in these areas, but who has little previous formal study in the field of psychology. Others who wish to enter a vocation in counseling should seek to qualify for the Master of Arts program with a specialization in counseling psychology.

MISSSIONS AND EVANGELISM
The individual who wants a broad base of theological studies combined with preparation for certain ministries overseas should consider the emphasis in missions and evangelism. Applicants are advised to consult with their prospective mission board regarding specific course requirements, as well as the appropriateness of the Master of Arts in Religion program rather than an alternative missions program at Elunit.

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
The Master of Arts in Religion program with an emphasis in practical theology could be an appropriate program of study for certain mature, older individuals who desire to enter or continue full time ministry, or for those whose objectives include para-church ministries. Students should seek the counsel of the Divinity School admissions staff regarding the advisability of enrolling in the emphasis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Divinity school, applicants for the master of Arts in Religion program are expected to hold a Bachelor of Arts degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) for all works.

CANDIDACY REQUIREMENTS
Since study on the graduate level implies an intellectual maturity clearly above that of the undergraduate, scholarly and integrative qualities are expected of each student admitted to the Master of Arts in Religion program. Admission to the program is not automatic acceptance into candidacy for the degree. Students will be considered for candidacy only after the completion of a minimum of thirty six (36) quarter hours of graduate study with cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale), and after giving adequate proof of ability to complete successfully the degree requirements.

Such candidacy certification upon the completion of at least thirty six quarter hours may, in the case of those preparing for secondary or short term ministries on the foreign mission field, be forwarded to the candidate’s foreign mission board as verification of successful completion of a year of biblical and theological studies. Degree requirements maybe completely by second year of study during the missionary’s first furlough.

At the time the student submits the application for candidacy, the first year will be carefully reviewed with the faculty advisor. The student may then wish to consider whether or not one of the other degree programs available at the Divinity School might better build on his or her particular background and facilitate the realization of his or her vocational objectives.

GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements for graduation from the Divinity School, the following are required of those planning to receive the Master of Arts in Religion degree:

1. Complete a minimum of eighty-four (84) quarter hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale), with no grade below ‘C’ being credited toward the degree.
2. Complete all prescribed courses in the Master of Arts in Religion curriculum.
3. Complete at least five quarters of Field Education.
4. Successfully write a final integrative paper demonstrating the relationship between one’s biblical and theological studies and one’s intended vocational objectives.
5. Successfully write the general comprehensive examinations in Old Testament, New Testament and Systematic Theology.
6. Complete all work for the degree within five years from the time of matriculation, to two years from the completion of residency, whichever comes first.

The final thirty-six (36) quarter hours must be in residence in the degree program at Elunit. In the case of furloughing missionaries, the time limits within which the degree requirements are to be completed may be extended at the discretion of the Academic Appeals Committee.

PROGRAM OF STUDY:
Since students’ needs vary greatly, the Divinity school makes every effort to construct within the Master of Arts in Religion program a course of study suited to the individual student. Such personalized programs will not be set up in advance of matriculation, but students wishing to enroll in courses varying from the following prescribed program are encouraged to confer with their faculty advisor. Following that consultation, the student may then present a written and justified proposal for an individualized program to the Academic Appeals Committee of the faculty.

It is intended that students meet these requirements by carrying an average of fourteen (14) quarter hours term for six (6) quarters of resident study. Some students may elect to accelerate the program by planning on fifteen months of uninterrupted study including two full sessions and the intervening academic year.

The program of studies for the Master of Arts in Religion degree is as follows:

OLD TESTAMENT
Old Testament Literature and History………………………………………..4hours
Old Testament Criticism and Theology………………………………………..3hours
Book study……………………………………………………………………………….3hours           
Elective………………………………………………………………………………………3hours
TOTAL……………………………………………………………………………………….13hours

NEW TESTAMENT
New Testament Literature and History………………………………4hours
New Testament Criticism and Theology………………………………3horus
Book study………………………………………………………………………….3hours
NT Elective…………………………………………………………………………..3hours
TOTAL………………………………………………………………………………….13hours

CHURCH HISTORY
History of Christianity I………………………………………………………..4hours
History of Christianity II……………………………………………………….4hours
TOTAL…………………………………………………………………………………8hours

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM
Evangelism…………………………………………………………………………..3hours

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
Survey I…………………………………………………………………………………..3hours
Survey II…………………………………………………………………………………...3hours
Survey III…………………………………………………………………………………..3hours
Apologetics…………………………………………………………………………………4hours
TOTAL………………………………………………………………………………………..12hours

PRACTICAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
(CE, H, ME, PC, PT)………………………………………………………………….10hours
FREE ELECTIVES……………………………………………………………………..21hours
INTEGRATIVE PAPER………………………………………………………………3hours
FIELD EDUCATION (5 quarters)…………………………………………………2hours
TOTAL PROGRAM……………………………………………………………………….86hours

 

OTHER OBJECTIVES IN OUR MINISTRY

1. To save souls for Christ.
2. To build solid foundation of Christian faith.
3. To represent Him who called us.
4. To carry the gospel wherever man is found.
5. To know JESUS and to make Him known.
6. To spread the Bible holiness to others.
7. To live for and to die for Christ and in Him.
8. To build the church of God in holy faith.
9. To build the believers in Christ with the needed Biblical truth.
10. To work for Him when there is time.
11. To live and to serve Him with our power, knowledge and with our souls.
12. To educate ministers of the gospel on the mysteries of God which they never discovered.

 

THE MASTER OF THEOLOGY PROGRAM

PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
The Master of Theology program has been designed for those students who have previously graduated from a three year graduate program with the Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent. The program represents not merely an extra year of formal study but a high level of academic attainment. The program has been designed for the professional minister who desires further graduate work in one specific area of biblical or theological studies, and for the student who desires to prepare more adequately for ministry or doctoral studies.

Elunit’s Master of Theology program allows students to concentrate all of their course work in one field of specialization, enabling them to develop a high level of competency in that area. Students pursuing this program may elect to write a major thesis which will exhibit competent research, critical thinking, and effective communication in the area of specialization. Alternatively, students may elect to submit a major paper in each of two advanced courses demonstrating their ability to do graduate research. Either alternative provides an indication of whether the student has the ability to pursue doctoral study.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Divinity school outlined in. applicants for the Master of Theology program are required to have:

1. A master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from Elunit Divinity degree, or another seminary maintain similar academic standards, and
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in all previous graduate theological studies.

CANDIDACY REQUIREMENT 
Admission to the Master of Theology program is not automatic acceptance into candidacy for the degree. A student will be recognized as a candidate for the degree only after the completion of a minimum of twelve (12) quarter hours of study at school with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale), and the removal of any entrance deficiencies for the Master of Theology program. A candidate must have demonstrated proficiency in the area of specialization and supporting fields, and must give adequate proof of ability to successfully complete degree requirements.

GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS
In addition to the general requirements for graduation from the Divinity School, the following are required of those planning to receive the Master of Theology degree:

1. Complete at least thirty-six (36) quarter hours of advanced courses, excluding core Master of Divinity courses. Unless otherwise indicated in the description of the respective specialization, all courses are to be taken in the area of specialization to which the student has been admitted. The courses will normally be at the level represented by the 700-849 series of numbers, with any exceptions to be approved in writing by the chairperson to the department of specialization. Such course work is to be done in resident study in the degree program, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale), with no grade below a ‘C’ counting toward the degree.
2. Research and write a competent thesis on an approved subject which gives evidence of the student’s ability to do creative thinking and independent research and which presupposes an ability to use the original language of scripture. The thesis will also need to show competence in modern foreign languages when, in the opinion of the thesis committee, such materials are pertinent to the thesis topic. An alternative to the thesis is available, in that the student may research and write two major research papers, done as a part of two advanced courses in the program, giving evidence of competencies similar to those demonstrated in the thesis. Before selecting the latter alternative, students should secure from the student Affairs Office a copy of the “Prospectus for the Major Research Paper in the Th.M. Non thesis option.”
3. Complete successfully the course Theological Research Methods (710).
4. Write successfully the general comprehensive examinations in Old Testament, New Testament and Systematic Theology. Students who have earned the Master of Divinity degree from Elunit are exempted from this requirement from other approved seminaries may request a ruling of the Academic Appeals Committee to determine whether some or all of these examinations maybe waived.
5. Write successfully a major comprehensive examination in the area of specialization.
6. Complete at least two quarters of Field Education.
7. Complete all requirements for the degree within five years from the time of matriculation or within two years from the completion of resident course work, whichever comes first. In the case of furloughing missionaries, the five year limit may be waived at the discretion of the Academic Appeals Committee.

 

Students who continue to work on graduation requirements in this program, while not enrolled in course work at the Divinity school, are required to pay a continuation fee each quarter until such time as all requirements have been met. The student becomes subject to the continuation fee when he or she is within nine (9) quarter hours of completion of course work. After the student has been subject to the fee two years, if the degree program is still not complete, the amount of the fee is doubled.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Within each of the areas listed below, the design of an appropriate course study is developed with the student and the faculty advisor in such a way as to build best on previous theological training and lead to the realization of one’s academic and vocational goals.

THE MASTER OF THEOLOGY SPECIALIZATION IN CHURCH HISTORY
The specialization in church history serves seminary graduates who desire greater knowledge of this field, with a program designed to meet the needs and vocational goals of the individual students with training in church history which is considered inadequate, will be required to remove such deficiencies by enrolling in designated core courses. Course work taken to remove such deficiencies is taken in addition to the thirty-six (36) hours required for the degree itself. Courses broadly related to the field of church history, but offered through divisions other than that of church history, may be included in the program up to a maximum of twelve (12) hours. The student will be expected to know those languages necessary for the satisfactory completion of the thesis or major research papers when appropriate.

MASTER OF THEOLOGY SPECIALIZATION IN MISSION AND EVANGELISM
The specialization in mission and evangelism is designed for seminary graduates who desire a one year program which will enhance the effectiveness of their school. Students in this specialization will complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) quarter hours in mission and evangelism, forming an integrated course of study on an advanced level as developed in consultation with the faculty advisor. Courses offered through other divisions maybe included in the program, up to a maximum of twelve (12) hours.

THE MASTER OF THEOLOGY SPECIALIZATION IN NEW TESTAMENT
The specialization in New Testament is designed to provide seminary graduates with an additional year of advanced research and study in the field of New Testament. A firm grasps of biblical content, languages and theology is presumed, and will be employed both in graduate level seminars and lecture courses, as well as in the production of the thesis or major research papers. All course work is to be within the department of New Testament studies. These are expected to be significant original contributions to the existing body of knowledge in the field of biblical studies.

THE MASTER OF THEOLOGY SPECIALIZATION IN OLD TESTAMENT
The specialization in Old Testament is designed to provide seminary graduates with an additional year of advanced research and study in the field of Old Testament and Semitic Studies. A firm grasps of biblical content, language and theology is presumed and will be employed both in graduate level seminary and lecture courses, as well as in the production of the thesis or major research papers. All course work is to be within the department of Old Testament and Semitic Studies. These are expected to be significant original contributions to the existing body of knowledge in the field of biblical studies.

THE MASTER OF THEOLOGY SPECIALIZATION IN PASTORAL COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY

The specialization in pastoral counseling and psychology is designed for seminary graduates who desire in-depth training in counseling techniques for utilization in the pastoral ministry, chaplaincy or related areas, and who are interested in the integration psychology and theology. Individual programs are designed to meet the needs and vocational goals of the individual student, but graduates from institutions other than Elunit may be required to take designated courses in certain core areas of the Master of Divinity curriculum. Courses outside the department of pastoral counseling and psychology maybe included in the program, up to a maximum of twelve hours outside the specialization, provided they are related to the thesis topic or the student’s special area of vocational interest.

THE MASTER OF THEOLOGY SPECIALZAITON IN PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
The specialization in practical theology is designed for seminary graduates who have completed their basic theological education and wish to pursue further study in ministry related areas, as well as those who desire further preparation for teaching in the field of practical theology. The courses in this specialization include twenty-four (24) hours in homiletics and/or pastoral theology, with the remaining twelve (12) hours taken in any appropriate department as approved by the student’s faculty advisor. All students in the specialization must include Christian worship, as well as teaching and integrating Practical Theology. Electives are selected by candidates according to areas of interest and as approved by the faculty advisor. Master of Divinity graduates from the other seminaries who have deficiencies in the area of practical theology may satisfy these through course work taken in addition to that required for the degree itself.

THE MASTER OF THEOLOGY SPECIALIZATION IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
The specialization in systematic theology is designed for seminary graduates who wish to pursue further studies in theological disciplines, including biblical and systematic theology, historical theology, ethics philosophical theology and apologetics. In addition, the specialization also serves those who wish to prepare for a teaching career in these fields. Inasmuch as this program presuppose a general theological background (i.e., the whole of a Master of Divinity education), considerable latitude is given in the choice of courses. Related courses in any department of the Divinity School may be included in the program,, up to a maximum of twelve hours outside the department of Biblical and Systematic Theology, graduates of other seminaries who have deficiencies in the area of systematic theology may satisfy these deficiencies after enrolling at Elunit, although such credits will not be counted toward the degree itself.