Master of Divinity

Program Learning Outcomes for Master of Divinity

Upon successful completion of this degree program the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the flow of biblical revelation through the Old and New Testaments, with an emphasis on the redemptive mission of God’s people throughout the world.
2. Create a paradigm for bridging the horizons between the ancient biblical text and the contemporary world.
3. Explain the historical trends and doctrines of Pentecostalism.
4. Explain and evaluate the major issues and key figures in church history and biblical and systematic theology in light of the mission of God.
5. Construct approaches to the challenges in ministry presented by the multiple social cultural issues in contemporary society.
6. Compare their own cultural distinctives in relation to the multi-cultural contexts in which ministry occurs.
7. Design individual and corporate methods for spiritual and emotional growth.
8. Create and execute biblically sound and culturally relevant sermons.
9. Synthesize and apply biblical/ theological foundations and current ministry practices to specific ministry contexts.