What is the Curriculum of Master of Divinity?

The Online Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at SIBBC&S is a comprehensive and robust 96-credit curriculum, meticulously structured to provide an in-depth theological education. The program is designed to equip students with a profound understanding of Christian doctrine, biblical studies, pastoral care, and ministerial leadership. This curriculum is ideal for those seeking to deepen their theological knowledge and enhance their ministerial skills in a variety of church and mission contexts.

1. Orientation, Theological Research & Writing (1 Credit) 

2. Introduction to Old Testament (3 Credits, Prerequisite)

3. Introduction to New Testament (3 Credits, Prerequisite)

4. History of Christianity (3 Credits, Prerequisite)

5. World Religions (3 Credits, Prerequisite)

6. Biblical Hermeneutics (3 Credits, Prerequisite)

7. Preliminary Greek (3 Credits, Prerequisite)

8. Pentateuch (3 Credits)

9. Introduction to Christian ministry (3 Credits)

10. Introduction to Missions (3 Credits, Prerequisite)

11. Evangelism & Church Planting (3 Credits)

12. Synoptic Gospels (3 Credits)

13. Major Prophetical Books (3 Credits)

14. Homiletics (3 Credits, Prerequisite)

15. Pauline Epistles (3 Credits)

16. Preliminary Hebrew (3 Credits)

17. Biblical Theology (3 Credits)

18. Systematic Theology 1 (3 Credits)

19. Systematic Theology 2 (3 Credits)

20. History of Indian Christianity (3 Credits)

21. Christian Ministry to Children & Youth (3 Credits)

22. Christian Ministry to Men & Women (3 Credits)

23. Mentoring in Ministry (3 Credits)

24. Pastoralia (3 Credits)

25. Indian Christian Theology (3 Credits)

26. Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities (1 Credit)

27. Dispensations (1 Credit)

28. Christian Leadership (3 Credits)

29. Christian Ethics (3 Credits)

30. Christian Apologetics (3 Credits)

31. Christian Organizational Development (3 Credits)

32. Administration & Management of Church & Church Based Organizations (3 Credits)

33. Spiritual Formation (3 Credits, Practicum)

34. Ministerial Formation & Internship (3 Credits, Practicum)

Optional Electives 

1. Wisdom Literature (3 Credits)

2. Writings & Theology of John (3 Credits)

3. Expository Preaching (3 Credits)

4. Modern Theological Trends (3 Credits)

5. Cultural Anthropology (3 Credits)

6. Trends in Modern Mission (3 Credits)

7. Principles of Church Growth (3 Credits)

8. Church Music & Theology (3 Credits)