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Master of Divinity - Specialization in Spiritual Formation

The core of the MDiv curriculum consists of six, six-hour praxis courses of 16 weeks each, offered in the Fall and Spring. Each praxis course is further accompanied by a one-hour spiritual formation course. In addition, students take three-hour foundational courses in Bible, theology, church history, and ministry context in an intensive, one week format, along with a three-hour orientation and then capstone intensive courses. An additional 15 hours of elective credits are then needed to complete the 75 hour degree requirement. 

Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate or master's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body, the Association for Biblical Higher Education, or international theological accrediting associations affiliated with the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education.
  • 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.
  • An endorsement from their local church board or appropriate church body.
  • 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.

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 will be allowed/encouraged to substitute an advanced Bible, theology, or church history elective.

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.

Graduation Requirements

  • 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.

M.Div. Program of Study

Foundational Courses

MDIV-500Pastor, Church & World

3
MISS-500Cultural Contexts of Ministry

3
BIBL-500The Bible as Christian Scripture

3
THEO-500Introduction to Christian Theology

3
CHST-500Global Christian History

3
MIN-695Integration Capstone

3

Praxis Courses

MISS-600The Missional Church

6
LEAD-600Congregational Leadership

6
WSHP-600Christian Worship

6
PROC-600Christian Proclamation

6
CONG-600Congregational Spiritual Formation

6
PCRE-600Congregational Relationships

6

Spiritual Formation

SPIR-500Spiritual Formation: Change & Transformation

1
SPIR-520Spiritual Formation: Self Awareness & Appraisal

1
SPIR-540Spiritual Formation: Goal Setting & Accountability

1
SPIR-560Spiritual Formation: Mentoring & Spiritual Direction

1
SPIR-570Spiritual Formation: Personal & Corporate Disciplines

1
SPIR-590Spiritual Formation: Recovery & Deliverance

1

Specialization in Spiritual Formation

SPIR-530Spiritual Practices

3
SPIR-575Spiritual Retreat for the Leader

3
THEO-525Theology of Prayer

3
CHST-525Spiritual Traditions

3

Electives

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Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:75

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