ADVANCE: BA/MDIV
168 credit hours
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Your first two years are at Trinity International University (TIU) with undergraduate courses in general education within the Bible and Ministry major. The third year is a shared course load between TIU and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS). The final two years are in the MDiv program at TEDS, allowing students to earn a BA and an MDiv in only five years!
COURSEWORK
You will take 168 hours of coursework at TIU and TEDS. These courses are designed to meet the following goals:
- Personal Maturity. The Advance: BA/MDiv graduate should be able to demonstrate a healthy sense of self in Christ, commitment to a lifestyle of ministry and progress toward godly character.
- Cultural Engagement. The Advance: BA/MDiv graduate should be able to study the Bible in its historical and cultural context and apply it to present-day ethical issues.
- Biblical Philosophy. The Advance: BA/MDiv graduate should be able to grasp the message of the Bible, interpret the Scriptures accurately, develop a Christian worldview, integrate faith, living, and learning.
Advance: BA in Pre-Seminary/MDIV Courses
| FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR YEARS: |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| Undergraduate Course Work: | ||
| BI 101 | Understanding the Old Testament | –or– |
| BI 111 | Understanding the New Testament | 3 hours |
| BI 210 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 hours |
| PH 180 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 hours |
| Other general education courses and required major courses. | ||
| Undergraduate general education requirements that will be fulfilled by graduate-level courses and need not be duplicated with undergraduate work: | ||
| ID 5001 Foundations of Integrative Thought replaces either BI 101 or BI 111 | ||
| ID 5002 Foundations of Cultural Engagement replaces one course in the Religious and Ethnic Diversity subcategory | ||
| One LR course (3 hours) replaces 3 hours of undergraduate elective credit. | ||
| JUNIOR YEARS: |
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| Upon completion of 70 hours with a 3.0 GPA, students must submit an application and letter of recommendation to Trinity Graduate School Admissions to be accepted into the Dual Degree Program. Student takes ID 5001, ID 5002. |
| SUMMER BEFORE SENIOR YEAR: |
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| Optional: Student takes modular courses in the May/July summer sessions. |
| SENIOR YEAR: |
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| Student completes requirements for BA graduation. Student takes graduate courses, schedule permitting. | ||
| —Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Degree Completed— |
| SUMMER FOLLOWING SENIOR YEAR: |
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| Student takes modular courses in the May/July summer sessions. | ||
| Student takes any remaining course work in Fall. Student completes coursework for MA program. | ||
| Student completes requirements for MDiv graduation. | ||
| —Master of Divinity Degree Completed— |
CAREER OUTCOMES: |
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| Missionary | Theological Teacher |
| Pastor | |
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