Master of Divinity
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About the Programme
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) programme is intended to provide practical, theological, and ministerial skills for individuals with Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Religion or who either do not have Bachelor’s degree in Theology, but have manifested a calling to the pastoral ministry. It shall function as a pathway for the Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy degree for persons who desire to obtain higher competencies and skills in an area of practical theology.
The MDiv degree programme provides post-graduate professional preparation for ministry with broad exposure to all fields of theological study. The programme applies biblical, historical, educational, linguistic, theological, philosophical, ethical, missiological, pastoral, and evangelistic instruction to the practical work of the Church. Practical field experience is a vital part of this programme.
Purpose of the Programme
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) programme is the most comprehensive theological programme in the field of religious education because it equips learners with extensive knowledge in both biblical studies and applied theology and prepares graduates further for ministry in the Church.
Objective of the Programme
The objective of the MDiv programme is to enable students to develop competencies in Bible, Church history, doctrine, spiritual formation, as well as servant leadership skills required for local Church ministry.
Admission Requirements
- Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent grade of 60%. Applicants with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 or 55% to 59% may be accepted on probation. [Non Theology/Religion bachelors is acceptable but will be required to complete an additional 30 credits]
- Have two Recommendations: One from the local Church Board and one from your previous university or from the employing organization if employed. Submit the name, email address and designation of your referees, and AUA admissions will email the link for completing the online recommendation form. The applicant should seek the consent of the referee before submitting their details.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in English
Contact Details
Programme Leader: Dr Felix Poniatowski
Email:
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WhatsApp: +254 743 293 665
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme in semester credits:
- A minimum of 73 credits for Religion/Theology Baccalaureates, and
- 103 credits for non-Religion/Theology Baccalaureates.
Full-time students would take a minimum of three academic years to complete the programme.
Part-time students will take four to five years to complete the programme.
Curriculum
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Specializations: Mission, Old Testament, New Testament |
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Prefix |
Course title |
Credits |
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Core Courses: 61 credits |
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GSEM 607 |
Documentary Research and Writing |
3 |
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CHMN 634 |
Youth Ministry |
3 |
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OTST 624 |
Pentateuch |
3 |
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CHMN 640 |
Church Records Management |
2 |
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CHMN 630 |
Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
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THST 610 |
Revelation, Inspiration, and Hermeneutics |
3 |
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NTST 558 |
Greek Readings |
3 |
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CHIS 612 |
History of Reformation |
3 |
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NTST 660 |
Gospels |
3 |
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OTST 558 |
Hebrew Readings |
3 |
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THST 678 |
Issues in Science and Religion |
3 |
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CHIS 670 |
SDA Church Heritage |
3 |
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CHMN 639 |
Church Growth and Equipping Pastor |
3 |
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MSSN 600 |
Church and its Mission |
3 |
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CHMN 680 |
Expository Preaching |
3 |
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GSEM 608 |
Advanced Method of Teaching Bible |
3 |
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THST 660 |
Issues in SDA Theology |
3 |
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CHMN 643 |
Christian Professional Ethics |
3 |
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CHMN 667 |
Health Ministry |
2 |
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GSEM 693 |
MDiv Project/Thesis |
6 |
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Total |
61 |
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Specialization Courses: 12 Credits |
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Specialization: Mission |
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MSSN 685 |
World Mission |
3 |
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AFTR 668 |
African Traditional Religion |
3 |
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MSSN 529 |
Foundations of Cross-Cultural Ministry |
3 |
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MSSN 691 |
Principles of Contextualization |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Specialization: Old Testament |
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OTST 620 |
Old Testament Backgrounds |
3 |
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OTST 636 |
Old Testament Exegesis |
3 |
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OTST 520 |
Studies in the Prophets |
3 |
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OTST 672 |
Daniel |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Specialization: New Testament |
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NTST 620 |
New Testament Backgrounds |
3 |
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NTST 636 |
New Testament Exegesis |
3 |
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NTST 664 |
Romans |
3 |
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NTST 670 |
Revelation |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Total |
Core Courses + Specialization Courses |
73 |
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Students with a non-theological baccalaureate (30 credits) |
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NTST 550 |
Greek Grammar |
3 |
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OTST 501 |
Introduction to the OT |
3 |
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NTST 501 |
Introduction to the NT |
3 |
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OTST 550 |
Hebrew Grammar |
3 |
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CHIS 610 |
Early and Medieval Church History |
3 |
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CHMN 540 |
Pastoral Ministry and Church Policy |
3 |
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CHMN 637 |
Pastoral Care and Counselling |
3 |
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CHMN 644 |
Personal and Public Evangelism |
3 |
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CHIS 675 |
Life, Work, and Writings of E.G. White |
3 |
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Total |
27 |
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CHMN 668 |
Pastoral Ministry Practicum |
3 |
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Total |
103 |
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