Associate of Divinity
Designed for students who have been called of God into some form of pastoral ministry. The degree will provide basic training for the minister in the areas of Bible knowledge, theological and pastoral skills, and an introduction to the disciplines of general education.
General Education Foundation
Communications
| ENG 151 | Introduction to College Composition | 3 |
| ENG 152 | Intermediate College Composition | 3 |
| COM 200 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose one of the following:
| HUM 101 | Appreciation of the Arts | 3 |
| HUM 200 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| or 3 Semesters of | |
| ME 307 | University Singers | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MA 130 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| or Equivalent or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
History
| HI 304 | Christian History | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Psychology
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Biblical/Theological Foundation
Requirements
| BF 101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BF 103 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| SF 101 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| EV 201 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| MI 202 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Major Specific Coursework
Requirements
| BI 205 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| BI 212 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Christian Worldview | 3 |
| SBC 101 | Southern Baptist Life | 3 |
| PM 210 | Introduction to Pastoral Ministry Philosophy | 3 |
| PM 211 | Introduction to Pastoral Ministry Practice | 3 |
| PR 220 | Preparing Expository Sermons | 3 |
| PR 230 | Preaching Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
General Electives
Requirements
Any course that is not already required as part of this degree program can fulfill these electives. A general list of courses can be found
here.
ELE XXX
| Choose two elective courses | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 66