Advanced Placement MDiv

Partially Online | Deerfield, IL

Why study for the Advanced Placement MDiv at TEDS?

If you’re graduating with a ministry degree from an accredited Bible college or Christian liberal arts school, you may qualify for our Advanced Placement MDiv (AP MDiv). This program reduces the overall number of hours you’ll need to graduate with an MDiv while also allowing you to take additional advanced electives in areas that you’re passionate about.

Logos Package

The amazing Logos software is a gift to all MDiv students. It is an instrumental tool while studying at TEDS and a tremendous resource after graduation (valued at $8,200).

WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR
ADMISSION TO THIS PROGRAM?

To qualify, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in a field related to Christian ministry, pre-seminary studies, biblical studies, or theological studies within the past five years. Other degrees, however, may be considered; talk to an admissions counselor if you’re interested but unsure about your qualifications. You’ll need to have done a good amount of coursework (with a grade of “B” or better and a GPA of 3.25 or higher) in church history, biblical and theological studies, mission and evangelism studies, and ministry and preaching courses, as well as cultural engagement and supervised ministry experiences. (See full prerequisites for the hourly requirements; you may be admitted with several hours of deficiency, but these must be made up and will prevent you from completing the AP MDiv in as short a time.)

OUR REVISED CURRICULUM

Our new MDiv curriculum brings a sharper focus to the degree with less credit hours required. The Trinity MDiv has always provided training in Scripture interpretation, theology, pastoral practices, leadership, preaching, and spiritual formation. Our revised curriculum will also develop skills in cultural exegesis and provide a deepened Christian worldview that will equip you to engage with diverse cultures for the gospel’s sake.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The AP MDiv curriculum (72-87 hours total) covers the same robust range of biblical studies, theology, culture, and practical ministry experience as a standard MDiv. You’ll take courses in the following areas:

AP MDiv Core: 54 hours

Course	Title	Credits
ID 5000	Biblical Theology and Interpretation	3 hours
NT 5251	Greek Exegesis I	2 hours
NT 5252	Greek Exegesis II	2 hours
NT 5253	Exegesis for Preaching	2 hours
NT 6251	Interpreting the Synoptics and Acts	3 hours
NT 6252	Interpreting Paul and General Epistles	3 hours
NT 6253	Interpreting Johannine Literature	2 hours
OT 5240	Elementary Hebrew I	3 hours
OT 5241	Elementary Hebrew II	3 hours
OT 5242	Hebrew Exegesis	3 hours
OT 6251	Interpreting the Pentateuch and Former Prophets	3 hours
OT 6252	Interpreting the Latter Prophets	3 hours
OT 6253	Interpreting the Writings	3 hours
PT 5100	Spiritual Formation for Ministry	2 hours
HM 6200–6201	Biblical Preaching	2 hours
HM 7000	Preaching the Old Testament	1 hour
ID 6500	Understanding Social & Cultural Contexts for Ministry	2 hours
ST 7200	Theological Ethics	3 hours
ST XXXX	Advanced Theological Course: Choose from ST 7070, ST 7505, ST 7710, ST 8000, ST 8030, ST 8040, ST 8050, ST 8730	3 hours
PT 7250	Christian Worship and Pastoral Practices	3 hours
PT 7481	Internship I	3 hours
ID 5080	Formation Group (2 semesters)	0 hours

Degree Tracks: 15 hours

Choose one of the following tracks:
Church and Parachurch Ministry
Course	Title	Credits
PT 7481–7482	Internship II, or PT 7482 (2hr), PT 7483 (2hr) if completing internship over 3 semesters	3 hours
Various	Electives	15 hours
Academic Ministry
Course	Title	Credits
ID 8100	Scholarship & the Christian Mind	3 hours
Various	Electives: 7000 or above	15 hours

WHERE CAN THIS DEGREE TAKE ME?

MDiv alumni have gone on to a wide variety of vocational pursuits, including pastors, denominational leaders, scholars, authors, community development leaders, and missionary workers in many different contexts locally, nationally, and globally. The MDiv is the prerequisite degree for Doctor of Ministry (DMin) programs and is the recommended graduate degree for those intending to pursue advanced theological study (usually at the ThM or PhD levels).

INTERNSHIPS

All Master of Divinity students must complete an internship. Learn more about internships here.

DEGREE TRACKS

The MDiv degree offers two tracks. Each track has a unique 3-hour requirement and 15 additional elective hours. Students seeking intensive specialization are encouraged to complete another MA in their area of interest. Up to half of the credits for an MA can be fulfilled from MDiv coursework.

Start Your Application Financial Aid & Scholarships Request More Info

NEXT STEPS

Ready to apply? Make sure you send in the Supplemental Application too. AP MDiv Applications will be considered only in an applicant’s first semester in the MDiv program (including as a second program for Multiple Master’s applicants), and all necessary materials must be submitted no later than the end of Add/Drop in that first semester.