Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

To equip Pastors and Teachers for Urban and Campus Ministries

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is a three year postgraduate degree offered in keeping with the latest demands and the standards laid down by the Asia Theological Association (ATA).

This program aims at equipping students with a thorough understanding of the teachings of the Bible to give a total view of life in its spiritual, cultural, political and environmental dimensions.

The program has been designed to equip pastors and teachers for urban and campus ministries and all involved in mission activities of the Church.

Program Specific Requirements

Bachelor's DegreeA Bachelor’s degree offered by a recognised university in any discipline for three year programme.
Bachelor of Theology - Two Year ProgramB.Th. Degree (Serampore/ATA) with Second Class for Two Year Program
Bachelor of Theology - Three Year ProgramB.Th. Degree (Serampore/ATA) with Third Class for Three Year Program

General Requirements

ChristianEach applicant should be a confessing Christian with evidence thereof. He/She should be an active member of a local church and possess a good reputation as a true Christian.
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation must come from the local pastor, previous institution, and a responsible elder from the church or community (no family members) who have known the applicant for at least three or more years
CallingThe applicant must demonstrate a definite call to full-time ministry and willingness to go to unreached areas to make disciples for Christ and plant churches.

Department Contact Info

Master of Divinity
India Bible College & Seminary,
Hebron, Kumbanad P.O.
Kerala – 689 547.
India

+91 469 2657776

mail@ibc.ac.in

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Duration:
3 Years

Entry Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree

Accredited By:
Asia Theological Association (ATA)

Medium of Instruction:
English

Equipping students with a thorough understanding of the Bible to give a total view of life in its spiritual, cultural, political and environmental dimensions

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Are scholarships available?

Work Scholarship will be granted to deserving students. All students are expected to work daily for one hour or more, if necessary as part of their training.

Curriculum

BS 301 Biblical Hebrew
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 301a Advanced Hebrew
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 302 Introduction to the Bible Part I
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 303 Introduction to Pentateuchal Traditions (English)
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 303a Introduction to Pentateuchal Traditions (Hebrew)
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 304 Vision and Mission of Prophets (English)
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 304a Vision and Mission of Prophets (Hebrew)
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 305 Old Testament Theology
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 306 Introduction to Wisdom Literature (English)
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 306a Introduction to Wisdom Literature (Hebrew)
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 307 People of God Part I
Branch 1 – Old Testament

BS 311 Biblical Greek
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 312 Introduction to the Bible Part II
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 313 A Study of Gospels with Exegesis of selected passages (English)
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 313a A Study of Gospels with Exegesis of selected passages (Greek)
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 314 Introduction to Johannine Thought (English) (UG)
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 314a Introduction to Johannine Thought (Greek) (UG)
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 315 Introduction to Pauline Thought (English)
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 315a Introduction to Pauline Thought (Greek)
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 316 Pastoral Epistles
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 317 Detailed Study of book of Acts
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 318 Apocalyptic Literature
Branch 2 – New Testament

BS 319 New Testament Theology
Branch 2 – New Testament

TE 321 Systematic Theology
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TE 322 Biblical Theology
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TE 323 Christological Issues through Centuries
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TE 324 Contemporary Trends & Issues in Asian Christian Theologies
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TE 325 Indian Christian Theology
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

TE 326C hristian Ethics
Branch 3 – Theology & Ethics

HC 331 Survey of History of Christianity till 1600 AD
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HC 332 History of Christianity in South East Asia with Special Emphasis on India
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HC 333 History and Distinctive Teachings of Pentecostal Churches with focus on India Pentecostal Church of God
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

HC 334 Ecumenical Movement
Branch 4 – History of Christianity

RP 341 Major Religions in India
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RP 342 Detailed study of Hinduism (UG)
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RP 343 Detailed study of Islam (UG)
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RP 344 Contemporary Trends in Religion & Society
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RP 345 Christian Response to Other Faiths
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RP 346 Introduction to Western Philosophy
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

RP 347 Introduction to Indian Philosophy
Branch 5 – Religion & Philosophy

MI 351 Christian Witness and Mission
Branch 6 – Missiology

MI 352 Theology of Mission
Branch 6 – Missiology

MI 353 Ethnic Realities and Church Growth
Branch 6 – Missiology

MI 354 Urban Mission
Branch 6 – Missiology

MI 355 Contemporary Trends and issues in Mission
Branch 6 – Missiology

CM 361 Worship and Preaching
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 362 Pastoral Psychology, Care & Counselling
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 363 Church Administration & Leadership
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 364 Relational Ministry
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 365 Pastoral Theology
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CM 366 Spiritual Formation
Branch 7 – Christian Ministry

CMM 371 Introduction to Communication to Christian Ministry
Branch 8 – Communication

CMM 372 Information and Communication Technology: Implication for Christian Ministry
Branch 8 – Communication

CMM 373 Mass Media Issues
Branch 8 – Communication

IC 381 Women in Mission
Interdisciplinary Courses

IC 382 Gospel and Culture
Interdisciplinary Courses

IC 383 Biblical Hermeneutics
Interdisciplinary Courses

IC 384 Inter Testamental Period
Interdisciplinary Courses

IC 385 Christian Apologetics
Interdisciplinary Courses

GC 001 Research Methodology
General Courses

GC 002 Cross- Cultural Mission
General Courses

GC 011 English I
General Courses

GC 011a English II
General Courses