Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Pastoral Ministry
The Master of Divinity is a three-year study program designed specifically to train men for the office of minister. The degree requirements are based upon the rules for examination for ordination as set forth by the Westminster Assembly in 1645, as stated in The Form of Presbyterian Church Government. The program has three tracks: Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Pastoral Counseling
The Master of Divinity is a three-year study program designed specifically to train men for Counseling in the ministry. The degree emphasizes the a series of courses in the Nouthetic Method of counseling. The program has three tracks: Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal.
Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) Pastoral Ministry or Pastoral Counseling
A student without an undergraduate (bachelor) degree may complete the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program of study in Pastoral Ministry or Pastoral Counseling and be awarded a Bachelor of Divinity degree. If the student later completes an undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Divinity degree may be upgraded to a Master of Divinity degree, for a small fee upon application by the student. Students who desire to take the Master of Divinity degree program, but do not want to complete the Greek and Hebrew requirements, may receive a Bachelor of Divinity degree which will be designated as a major in English Bible only.
Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) Christian Counseling
The Master of Sacred Theology degree is warded to those students with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree in Pastoral Ministry after completing one additional year in counseling courses.
Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M) Pastoral Theology
The Master of Theology is an alternative degree to the Doctor of Theology. This degree program is awarded to students that complete all the Th.D. degree courses but would rather not write the dissertation. Thus, there is no dissertation requirement for this degree program. Entrance to this program requires a student to take all courses leading to the Doctor of Theology degree.
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) Pastoral Theology
The Doctor of Theology is the highest professional degree awarded by the Seminary. It is a four-year degree awarded in Pastoral Theology that is built on the curriculum of the Master of Divinity degree with an additional year of study in applied theology. Students must be capable of demonstrating ability to obtain excellence in all phases of the program with strong academic competence.