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Master of Divinity - Specialization in Church History

A specialization in Church History will prepare a student to analyze the beliefs and practices of the history of Christianity and to evaluate contemporary beliefs and practices in dialogue with history of Christianity.
The specialization will total 12 semester hours with at least 9 hours from Historical Theology.

In addition to the Master of Divinity learning outcomes, students with a specialization in Church History should, with graduate-level competency, be able to:

  • Analyze the beliefs and practices of the history of Christianity.
  • Evaluate contemporary beliefs and practices in dialogue with history of Christianity.

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

Program Requirements

  • 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 (75 credits)

First Year Experience (15 credits)

WSEM-501Pastor, Church, and World

3
BIBL-500The Bible as Christian Scripture

3
CHST-500Global Christian History

3
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or
CHST-510History of Christian Missions

3
THEO-500Introduction to Christian Theology

3
MISS-500Cultural Contexts of Ministry

3
-
or
MISS-510Cultural Anthropology

3

MDiv Core (39 credits)

BIBL-620Missional Hermeneutics

3
MISS-620Missional Church

3
CHST-621The Story of Christian Worship

3
WSHP-621Christian Worship

3
THEO-630Soteriology for Christian Formation

3
CONG-630Christian Formation in Communities and Congregations

3
BIBL-631Exegesis Christian Proclamation

3
PROC-631Christian Proclamation

3
THEO-640Pastoral Theology

3
PCRE-640Pastoral Care & Relationships

3
CHST-641Historical Perspectives on Christian Leadership

3
LEAD-641Christian Leadership

3
MIN-695Integration Capstone

3

Spiritual Formation (6 credits)

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

Electives (15 credits)

(Students may elect to take one of Wesley Seminary's specializations as part of the MDiv)

Specialization in Church History (15 credits)

The specialization will total 12 semester hours with at least 9 hours from Historical Theology.

Historical Theology

Must take at least 9 hours.
CHST-585History of Early Methodism

3
CHST-536Wesleyan Church History and Polity

3
CHST-610Social Justice in the Wesleyan Tradition

3
CHST-525Spiritual Traditions

3
CHST-510History of Christian Missions

3

Systematic and Biblical Theology

May take up to 3 hours.
THEO-586The Theology of John Wesley

3
THEO-615Women in Leadership and the Wesleyan Tradition

3
BIBL-550Historical Context of Jesus and the Gospels

3
BIBL-552Historical Contexts of Scripture

3

Electives

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Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:75

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