SEM.MDIV - Master of Divinity

• A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a member agency of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) or by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

• A minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.5 from the degree granting institution.

• An official transcript from the degree granting institution.

• Two recommendations including

  • One from a pastor or denominational supervisor.

  • A general recommendation.

• A completed Ministry Context Form.

• A three to four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose. The statement of purpose should reflect one’s sense of God’s direction in relation to Christian ministry or service.

• A criminal history background check must be completed before acceptance into any Wesley Seminary degree program if a felony was disclosed by the student on the application form.

Transfer Credit

• A maximum of 27 hours may be transferred from another accredited master's program, provided it falls within seven years prior to admission.

• Students who have taken equivalent courses in their undergraduate program to BIBL-500 The Bible as Christian Scripture, THEO-500 Introduction to Christian Theology, and CHST-500 Global Christian History may petition to substitute an advanced Bible, theology, or church history elective.

Stackable Credentials

• Students with a completed Master of Arts degree from an institution accredited by a member agency of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) or by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be admitted into the Master of Divinity program with advanced standing

Program Requirements

• Courses taken at IWU more than seven years prior to admission or readmission to the Seminary cannot be used to fulfill the requirements for this degree.

• Students must have completed all required courses before enrolling in the Capstone Course MIN-695. Registration in the Capstone MIN-695 will be cancelled for any students who fail to satisfactorily complete all required courses. All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years of enrollment.

M.Div. Program of Study (75 credits)

First Year Experience (15 credits)

WSEM-501 Pastor, Church, and World 3

BIBL-500 The Bible as Christian Scripture 3

CHST-500 Global Christian History 3

THEO-500 Introduction to Christian Theology 3

MISS-500 Cultural Contexts of Ministry 3

MDiv Core (39 credits)

BIBL-620 Missional Hermeneutics 3

MISS-620 Missional Church 3

CHST-621 The Story of Christian Worship 3

WSHP-621 Christian Worship 3

THEO-630 Soteriology for Christian Formation 3

CONG-630 Christian Formation in Communities and Congregations 3

BIBL-631 Exegesis for Christian Proclamation 3

PROC-631 Christian Proclamation 3

THEO-640 Pastoral Theology 3

PCRE-640 Pastoral Care & Relationships 3

CHST-641 Historical Perspectives on Christian Leadership 3

LEAD-641 Christian Leadership 3

MIN-695 Integration Capstone 3

Spiritual Formation

SPIR-521 Self-Awareness for Personal Spiritual Formation 1

SPIR-531 Transformation for Spiritual Growth 1

SPIR-541 Spiritual Disciplines 1

SPIR-551 Planning and Spiritual Accountability 1

SPIR-611 Becoming Spiritually Whole 1

SPIR-621 Mentoring for Spiritual Growth 1

Electives

Electives 15
May choose a specialization

Total Credit Hours: 75

• Completion of core requirements.

• Minimum grade of "C" in each core and elective course.

• Cumulative grade point average of 2.5.

• Successful completion of the Bible Content exam with a 70% or higher.

• All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years.

• Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.