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Master of Ministry (M.Min.)
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Degree Program Requirements

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
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Standard Curriculum Degree Program

M.Div. Degree Completion Program
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Alternative Curriculum Degree Program

Master of Christian Studies (M.C.S.)
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MAJORS IN:
Life-Issues Counseling
Biblical Preaching
Biblical Leadership
Pastoral Ministry
Biblical Counseling
Christian Admin & Management
Theology
Interdisciplinary Studies

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)
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Degree Program Requirements

Master of Ministry
30 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Old Testament Synthesis OT-501
3. New Testament Synthesis NT-501
4. Biblical Apologetics BA-501
5. Philosophy of Ministry PH-501
6. Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-5104
7. Elective
8. Elective
9. Elective
10. Elective
11. Elective
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
30

Master of Christian Studies
Major in Life-Issues Counseling
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling I BD-501
3. Pregnancy Counseling PC-501*
4. Counseling the Aftermath of Abortion CAA-501
5. Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-501
6. Legal Aspects of Pro-life Counseling PLC-501
7. Issues & Behaviors for Healthy Adoptive Families AF-501
8. Counseling the Post-Abortive Man CPM-501
9. A Biblical Response to Abortion and the Church ACP-501
10. Sexual Abstinence Counseling CSA-501
11. Elective
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

*CPC Directors may substitute this course for The Directors' & Nurse's Institute in Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound.

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Master of Christian Studies
Major in Biblical Preaching
Special Program Information
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Philosophy of Ministry PH-501
3. Biblical Leadership BLG-5101
4. Prayer: Leadership Available to God BG-5104
5. Biblical Apologetics BA-501
6. Evidence for Biblical Inerrancy BI-501
7. Spiritual Warfare SW-501
8. Communication for Growth II CG-501
9. Word Tools for Preaching WT-501 (seminar only)
10. Preaching Logically LP-501 (seminar only)
11. Preaching Practicum PP-501 (seminar only)
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

Due to the nature of this ministry discipline, three of the courses are completed in residency seminars of two days each. An MISD Admissions Advisor will provide additional details.

Master of Christian Studies
Major in Biblical Leadership
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40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Biblical Leadership BLG-5101
3. Mission Strategy and Tactics BLG-5102
4. Power: The Issue of Glory in Leadership BLG-5103
5. Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-5104
6. Leadership on the Edge BLG-5105
7. Biblical Apologetics BA-501
8. Elective taken from BLG-5201 – 5204
9. Communication for Growth II CG-501
10. Elective taken from BLG-5301-5304
11. Biblical Leadership Practicum BLP-5401
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

NOTE: STUDENTS ADMITTED INTO THIS PROGRAM MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER WITH A CD PLAYER, AND ACCESS TO THE INTERNET.

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Master of Christian Studies
Major in Pastoral Ministry
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Biblical Apologetics BA-501
3. Church Administration CA-501
4. Biblical Leadership BLG-5101
5. Evidence for Biblical Inerrancy BI-501
6. Communication for Growth II CG-501
7. Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-504
8. Philosophy of Ministry PH-501
9. Biblical Preaching and Personal Holiness BP-501
10. Elective
11. Elective
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

Master of Christian Studies
Major in Biblical Counseling
40 Credits Total

Degrees Combined With IABC Certification
Two Majors: 1. Standard Biblical Counseling Degree
2. Specialized Degree With Concentration in: Sexual Addictions

Degrees Without Certification
Two Majors: 1. Standard Biblical Counseling Degree
2. Specialized Degree With Concentration in: Sexual Addictions

Biblical Counseling Major With IABC Certification
Students graduating in Degree/Certification Track will receive the IABC seal on their degree.

IABC STANDARD DEGREE
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Crisis Counseling CC-501
3. Counseling Youth CU-501
4. Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ CF-501
5. Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-501
6. Counseling from James CJ-501
7. Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling I AE-501
8. Biblical Approach to Substance Abuse SU-501
9. Focus in Biblical Counseling I FB-501
10. Advanced Counseling Theology I AT-501
11. Counseling Practicum CP-501
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

Students graduating from the Degree/Certification Track will receive the IABC seal on their degree.

APPROVED IABC ELECTIVE COURSES: |Crisis Counseling| |Counseling Youth| |Counseling the Victim| |Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ| | Counseling From James| |Premarital Counseling| |The Biblical Foundation for Self-awareness| |Understanding Sexual Addictions and the Biblical Process for Deliverance| |Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant (from a Biblical Perspective)| |Understanding Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin| |Understanding the Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance| More Biblical Counseling Insights.

IABC SPECIALIZED DEGREE
Sexual Addictions Major
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Crisis Counseling CC-501
3. Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-501
4. Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ CF-501
5. SA-502 See Below
6. SA-503 See Below
7. Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling I AE-501
8. SA-504 See Below
9. Focus in Biblical Counseling I FB-501
10. Advanced Counseling Theology I AT-501
11. Counseling Practicum CP-501
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant SA-502
Understanding Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin SA-503
Understanding the Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance SA-504

Students graduating from the Degree/Certification Track will receive the IABC seal on their degree.

The two Biblical Counseling degree majors above are recognized by the International Association of Biblical Counselors. Upon final completion of all requirements, the student is awarded both the corresponding MISD degree and IABC Certification. For more details click HERE. An MISD admissions counselor will provide additional details.

SPECIAL NOTE: If you live in the St. Louis Metro area, we encourage you to consider the evening class program offered at Gateway Biblical Counseling and Training Center, which is also IABC approved. Click HERE for more information.

Biblical Counseling Major Without Certification

STANDARD DEGREE
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Crisis Counseling CC-501
3. Counseling Youth CU-501
4. Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ CF-501
5. Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-501
6. Counseling from James CJ-501
7. Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling I BD-501
8. Biblical Approach to Substance Abuse SU-501
9. Elective
10. Elective
11. Elective
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

SPECIALIZED DEGREE
Sexual Addictions Major
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Crisis Counseling CC-501
3. Counseling Youth CU-501
4. Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ CF-501
5. Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-501
6. Counseling from James CJ-501
7. Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling I BD-501
8. Biblical Approach to Substance Abuse SU-501
9. SA-502 See Below
10. SA-503 See Below
11. SA-504 See Below
12. Bible Mastery BM-5
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

Master of Christian Studies
Major in Christian Administration & Management
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Biblical Leadership BLG-5101
3. Organizational Research and Theory CSU-MBA-001
4. Mission Strategy and Tactics BLG-502
5. Survey of Human Resource Management CSU-MHR-451
6. Strategic Management & Business Policy CSU-MBA-5101
7. Church Administration CA-501
8. Management Information Systems CSU-MBA-5401
9. Communication for Growth II CG-501
10. MISD or CSU + See Important Note Immediately Below.
11. MISD or CSU + See Important Note Immediately Below.
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS 40
+ IMPORTANT - Students selecting both CSU Electives may, upon graduation, apply for acceptance into the Columbia Southern University M.B.A. Program. Please consult with a MISD Admissions Advisor for complete details before applying.

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND PROGRAM allows the student to earn an advanced degree in Christian Administration and Management with a Biblical foundation, but combined with some of the most up-to-date courses available in the field of business. Through a unique cooperative, students are able to take about one half of the courses through Columbia Southern University, and the other half through Master's International School of Divinity. If you are considering an advanced degree in administration and management, but want to keep the core perspective Biblically grounded, this degree program may be exactly what you have been searching for! Click HERE to request a personal evaluation of your qualifications for acceptance into the Master's of Christian Studies with a major in Christian Administration and Management.

Click HERE to view course descriptions for MISD courses.
Click HERE to view course descriptions for CSU courses.

Master of Christian Studies
Major in Theology
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Biblical Apologetics BA-501
3. Church History CH-501
4. Advanced Old Testament I AOT-501
5. Systematic Theology I ST-501
6. Advanced New Testament I ANT-501
7. Systematic Theology II ST-502
8. Spiritual Warfare SW-501
9. Roots and Origins of American Law AL-501
10. Elective
11. Elective
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

Master of Christian Studies
Major in Interdisciplinary Studies
40 Credits Total

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Biblical Apologetics BA-501
3. Philosophy of Ministry PH-501
4. Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-5104
5. Spiritual Warfare SW-501
6. Elective
7. Elective
8. Elective
9. Elective
10. Elective
11. Elective
12. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
40

Master of Religious Education
Integrated Program with California Coast University
46 Credits Total

MASTER'S INTERNATIONAL COURSES IN THE ORDER TO BE TAKEN:

1. Orientation OR-MA (0)
2. Evidence for Biblical Inerrancy BI-501 (3)
3. Biblical Apologetics BA-501 (3)
4. Biblical Leadership BLG-5101 (3)
5. Philosophy of Ministry PH-501 (3)
6. Church Administration CA-501 (3)
7. Communication for Growth II CG-501 (3)
8. Bible Mastery BM-501 (10)
(28 credits)
CALIFORNIA COAST COURSES IN THE ORDER TO BE TAKEN:

1. EDU 510 Models of Teaching (3)
2. EDU 548 Global Perspectives in Curriculum (3)
3. EDU 524 Curriculum Design and Evaluation (3)
4. EDU 501 Integrating Technology into Teaching (3)
5. EDU 507 Cultural Issues in Education (3)
6. EDU 522 Educational Leadership (3)
(18 credits)
TOTAL CREDITS ALL COURSES 46
+ IMPORTANT - Students may upon graduation, apply for acceptance into the California Coast University M.Ed. Program. Please consult with a MISD Admissions Advisor for complete details before applying.

THIS INCREDIBILITY EFFECTIVE PROGRAM (which is perfect for Christian school teachers and administrators or Ministers of Education in the local church setting) allows the student to earn an advanced degree in Religious Education with a Biblical foundation, but combined with the most up-to-date courses available in the field of education. Through a unique cooperative, students are able to take about one half of the courses through California Coast University, and the other half through Master's International School of Divinity. If you are considering an advanced degree in education, but want to keep the core perspective Biblically grounded, this degree program may be exactly what you have been searching for! Click HERE to request a personal evaluation of your qualifications for acceptance into the Master's of Religious Education degree program.

Click HERE to view course descriptions for MISD courses.
Click HERE to view course descriptions for CCU courses.

Master of Divinity Standard Degree Curriculum
86 Credits Total
NOTE: Students enroll in only one Component at a time. Tuition is based on a single Component. Following the completion of a Component, the student enrolls for the next Component until each of the three Components are completed. This method helps the student to better manage tuition cost.

Component One 31 Credits

1. Orientation OR-MA
2. Evidence for Biblical Inerrancy BI-501
3. Advanced Old Testament I AOT-501
4. Advanced New Testament I ANT-501
5. Systematic Theology I ST-501
6. Biblical Apologetics BA-501
7. Church History CH-501
8. Elective
9. Bible Mastery BM-501
TOTAL CREDITS

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
31

Component Two 27 Credits

10. Spiritual Warfare SW-501
11. Church Administration CA-501
12 Systematic Theology II ST-502
13. Philosophy of Ministry PH-501
14. Communication for Growth II CG-501
15. Biblical Greek I GK-501
16. Biblical Greek II GK-502
17. Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling I BD-501
18. Elective
TOTAL CREDITS

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
27

Component Three 28 Credits

19. Advanced Counseling Theology I AT-501
20. Biblical Leadership BLG-5101
21. Biblical Preaching and Personal Holiness BP-501
22. Roots and Origins of American Law AL-501
23. Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-5104
24. Elective
25. Graduate Research and Writing GRW-500
26. Graduate Writing Project GWP-500
TOTAL CREDITS

3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
28

86 Credits Total

Master of Divinity Alternative Degree Completion Program
24-56 units required for completion
Applicants must have not less than 30 previously earned relevant credits.

The Master of Divinity degree completion program is ideal for those with an uncompleted M.Div. degree. Therefore, those individuals who may have, for a variety of reasons, dropped out of their M.Div. program, can now reach their goal! It is also ideal for those who have earned a relevant graduate degree (e.g. M.Min., M.R.E., M.A.R., M.A. in Biblical Studies, etc.). of not less than 30 credits, and who wish to up-grade to the Master of Divinity degree.

More details: Total units required for the M.Div. is 86. Entrance requires not less than 30 previously earned acceptable credits. Total credits required are not less than 24 and not more than 56 (depending on the total credits accepted for transfer). Courses will be determined from the following major categories.

Orientation OR-MA
BIBLICAL STUDIES
PASTORAL MINISTRY
THEOLOGY
ELECTIVE CHOICE
BIBLICAL GREEK
Biblical Greek I GK-501
Biblical Greek II GK-502
MASTER'S WRITING PROJECT
Graduate Research and Writing GRW-500
Graduate Writing Project GWP-500

Required Minimums: Not less than 24 units to be completed. Must include: 6 units of Biblical Greek (unless satisfied by transfer); 10 units for research/writing and the master's writing projects; remaining units based on approved credit transfer.

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Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.

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