Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Applied Theology

The Master of Applied Theology provides a graduate-level understanding of Christian doctrine and discipleship for Christian service, ministry leadership, or further education.

Applied Theology

A 52-hour research doctoral program with available emphases in Apologetics, Biblical Counseling, Biblical Spirituality, Ecclesiology, Leadership, and Missiology. Intended primarily to equip persons for vocations of teaching and research in theological schools, colleges, and universities or for the scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice.

Biblical Counseling

The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling provides training in the principles and methods of biblical counseling, preparing students for service in local churches, biblical counseling centers, and wider ministry settings. Meets current ACBC standards.

Biblical Counseling

A 15-hour nondegree graduate certificate in biblical counseling for lay ministry in the local church.

Biblical Studies

The Master of Biblical Studies provides a graduate-level understanding of Christian Scripture and doctrine for Christian service, biblical scholarship, or further education.

Biblical Studies

A 52-hour research doctoral program offered as a Standard Program and with emphases in Biblical Theology, New Testament, and Old Testament. Prepares persons for vocations of teaching and research as well as scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice.

Biblical Studies

An undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree offered through Spurgeon College. Named in the catalog's accreditation profile; detailed requirements are not listed in this seminary catalog.

Christian Education

The Master of Arts in Christian Education prepares men and women to mobilize people to use their spiritual gifts, directed toward disciple-making ministries in the church, missions, denominational work, and other related ministries.

Christian Ministries

An undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree offered through Spurgeon College. Named in the catalog's accreditation profile; detailed requirements are not listed in this seminary catalog.

Christian Studies

The Master of Christian Studies provides a basic understanding of Christian doctrine and discipleship for Christian service or further graduate education.

Church Planting

A 15-hour nondegree graduate certificate in church planting for lay ministry in the local church.

Church Revitalization

A 15-hour nondegree graduate certificate in church revitalization for lay ministry in the local church.

Divinity

The basic seminary degree for college graduates and the appropriate first professional degree for individuals who anticipate ordination. The standard MDiv program requires 81 semester hours; concentration tracks (offered in fields such as Biblical Counseling, Church Planting, Missions, Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, and Worship Ministries) require 90 semester hours.

Education

A 40-hour professional doctoral program designed to provide a high level of professional excellence in the practice of educational leadership and practice, culminating in a project dissertation.

Educational Ministry

A 38-hour professional doctoral program designed to provide a high level of professional excellence in the practice of educational ministry, integrating theory, relationships, strategy, and practice in Christian education.

For the Church

A 15-hour nondegree graduate certificate offering biblical, theological, historical, and personal training for lay ministry in the local church.

Intercultural Studies

A 36-hour Master of Arts offered in two curriculum tracks, MAIS Standard and MAIS Fusion-Masters, preparing students for cross-cultural communication and church planting in a missions context.

Ministry

A 30-hour professional doctoral program designed to develop Christian leaders through doctoral-level instruction, research, and practice, divided into Foundational Seminars, Concentration Seminars, and the Ministry Project Dissertation.

Ministry Studies (Midwestern Women's Institute) (Advanced Certificate)

The Midwestern Women's Institute Advanced Certificate of Ministry Studies is granted to the student who completes all 30 credits of required courses plus 15 credits of elective courses, for a total of 45 credits.

Ministry Studies (Midwestern Women's Institute) (Certificate)

The Midwestern Women's Institute Certificate of Ministry Studies is granted to the student who completes all 30 credits of required courses designed to equip women for ministry in the home, church, and community. MWI courses are not equivalent to college-level courses.

Missions

A 15-hour nondegree graduate certificate in missions for lay ministry in the local church.

Post-Graduate Studies

Nondegree post-graduate certificate programs offering biblical, theological, historical, and personal training at an advanced level beyond the master's level. The curriculum for each certificate is 12 hours and is determined by the corresponding emphasis or concentration (e.g., Apologetics, Biblical Counseling, Expository Preaching, Systematic Theology).

Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies provides a graduate-level understanding of theological disciplines for Christian service, theological scholarship, or further education.

Theological Studies

A 52-hour research doctoral program with available emphases in Ethics, Historical Theology, Preaching, and Systematic Theology. Prepares persons for vocations of teaching and research or for the scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice.

Theology

The Master of Theology enables students of substantial ability to continue academic research beyond the MDiv, preparing them for doctoral work and specialized ministry. The base program consists of seven foundational courses totaling 24 credit hours and is offered in English, Korean, and Spanish.

Worship Ministries

The Master of Arts in Worship Ministries prepares students for leadership in the specialized area of worship ministry in the local church.