Courses Offered for Master of Divinity Program (M.Div.)

M.Div. Course Requirements 30 (30 X 3=90 Credits)

I. Biblical Studies:

Old Testament

1. BSOT 501 Introduction to the Old Testament (R) 3 Credits
2. BSOT 502 Elementary Biblical Hebrew (E) 3 Credits
3. BSOT 503 An Introduction to the Biblical History of Israel (R) 3 Credits
4. BSOT 504 Pentateuch (R) 3 Credits
5. BSOT 510 Understanding the Book of Psalms (E) 3 Credits
6. BSOT 511 Introduction to Wisdom Literature (E) 3 Credits
7. BSOT 514 Prophetical Movement (R) 3 Credits

Total (Required 4 Courses: 12 Credits; Elective 3 Courses: 9 Credits) 21 credits.

New Testament

1. BSNT 501 Introduction to New Testament (R) 3 Credits
2. BSNT 502 Elementary Biblical Greek (E) 3 Credits
3. BSNT 503 Synoptic Gospels (R) 3 Credits
4. BSNT 507 Johannine Thought (R) 3 Credits
5. BSNT 512 Pauline Thoughts with special Reference to the Letter of Romans (R) 3 Credits
6. BSNT 517 General Epistles with special reference to Letters of Peter (E) 3 Credits
7. BS 500 Writings and Apocalyptic Literature (with special emphasis to Daniel and Revelation) (E) 3 Credits

Total (Required 4 Courses: 12 Credits; Elective 3 Courses: Credits= 9) 21 credits

 II. Theology and Ethics

1. TE 501 Basic Christian Doctrines-I (R) 3 Credits
2. TE 502 Basic Christian Doctrines-II (R) 3 Credits
3. TE 504 Person and Work of Jesus Christ (E) 3 Credits
4. TE 510 Introduction to Christian Ethics (R) 3 Credits
5. TE 512 Biblical Hermeneutics (E) 3 Credits

Total (Required 3 Courses: 9 Credits; Elective 2 Courses: 6 Credits) 15 credits.

III. History of Christianity

1. HC 501 Introduction to History of Christianity (R) 3 Credits
2. HC 502 History of Modern Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements. (R) 3 Credits
3. HC 511 History of Christianity in America and Europe (E) 3 Credits
4. HC 512 History of Christianity in Asia and Africa (E) 3 credits

Total (Required 2 Courses: 6 Credits; Elective 2 Courses: 6 Credits) 12 credits.

IV. World Religions and Missions

1. RM 501 Theology of Christian Mission (E) 3 Credits
2. RM 502 Understanding Major World Religions (R) 3 Credits
3. RM 504 Introduction to Evangelism and Church Growth (R) 3 Credits
4. RM 505 Book of Acts of the Apostles: A Mission Perspective (E) 3 Credits
5. RM 511 Multicultural Competence in Christian Mission (E) 3 Credits
6. RM.513 Understanding Islam from a Missional Perspective (E) 3 Credits

Total (Required 2 Courses: 6 Credits; Elective 4 Courses: 12 Credits) 18 credits.

V. Christian Ministry

1. CM 501 Introduction to Preaching (R) 3 Credits
2. CM 502 Advanced Homiletics (E) 3 Credits
3. CM 503 Spiritual Formation in Christian Leadership (E) 3 Credits
4. CM 505 Foundation to Christian Education (E) 3 Credits
5. CM 509 Introduction to Communication & Technology in Christian Ministry (R) 3 Credits
6. CM 510 Ethical Standards in Christian ministry (E) 3 Credits

Total (Required 3 Courses: 9 Credits; Elective 3 Courses: 9 Credits) 18 credits

VI. Christian Counseling

1. COUN 501 Biblical and Theological Foundation of Counseling (R) 3 Credits
2. COUN 504 Basic Counseling Skills (R) 3 Credits
3. COUN 508 Understanding Counseling through stages of Human Growth (E) – 3 Credits
4. COUN 511 Abnormal Human Behavior-Understanding Mental Health Disorders(E)- 3 Credits
5. COUN 513 Marriage and Family Counseling – Biblical Perspective (E) 3 Credits
6. COUN 514 Organizational Leadership in Ministry / Counseling (E) – 3 Credits

Total (Required 2 Courses: 6 Credits; Elective 3 Courses: 9 Credits) 15 credits.

Vll. General Studies

1. GS 501 Writing Skills & Research Methodology (R) 3 Credits
2. Ministry Practicum I (R) – 3 Credits.
3. Ministry Practicum II (R) – 3 Credits.

• Students are required to review the practicum document to complete Practicum I & II.
• Students are required to submit a final reflection project which will be graded. The final grade will reflect students’ weekly meetings, discussions, and the final project paper.
• Students can choose to do their ministry practicum in respective churches, counseling centers, or Christian community service agencies in your locality.
• In addition to the HBS Practicum coordinator, students must select a local ministry supervisor to supervise their practicum activities.
• Students are required to complete Practicum I & II to graduate from the program they are enrolled in.

4. Thesis (6 Credits – Optional). Students may choose two elective courses in place of thesis.

Total (Required 1 Course:  Credits; Thesis 6 Credits) 9 credits

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 Number of Required Courses: 21 (63 Credits)

Number of Elective courses: 20 (60Credits)

Thesis (Optional) 6 Credits

M.Div. Total Course Requirements (Includes Required & Elective) 30 Courses (30 X 3=90 Credits) 

Note:  To complete the MDiv program, a student must complete 30 courses (30 X  3=90 Credits, including the electives). The Thesis is equivalent to two elective courses.

Thesis: (6 Credits – Optional)

Students interested in doing a thesis should submit a thesis topic and obtain approval from the concerned professor/mentor before they begin with the project. The Professor will discuss the topic with the Dean of Academics to receive the institutional approval. The concerned professor/mentor will inform the student about the approval. The student is required to submit the thesis proposal that includes a brief introduction/background, statement of problem, purpose statement, and minimum of five available resources/references. The student must submit the proposal to the Professor a minimum of three months prior to the start of the project.

You can find a Mentor either from your locality or a faculty from HBS. The Mentor should hold a terminal degree (Doctorate) or M. Th with minimum two years of teaching experiences. Students will be responsible for all expenses incurred for the project including the mentor’s fee and the HBS Course Fees.  The word limit of a thesis is between 10,000 words to 15,000 words.

M.Div. List of Required and Elective Courses (Total 20 X 3 = 60 Credits)

I. Department of Biblical Studies

Old Testament Department

1. BSOT 503 History of the People of God (OT) (R) 3 credits

2. BSOT 504 Pentateuch I (R) 3 Credits

3. BSOT 510 Introduction to Poetical Books (with spl. Emphasis to any one book: Psalms /Proverbs/ Song of Songs / Lamentations, etc…) (E) 3 credits

OR

4. BSOT 511 Introduction to Wisdom Literature (E) 3 Credits

5. BSOT 514 Vision & Mission of the Prophets / Prophetic Movement (R) 3 Credits

Department Total (Required 3 courses: Credits= 9; Elective 2 courses : Credits= 6) 15 credits

New Testament Department

6. BSNT 501 Introduction to New Testament (E) 3 Credits

7. BSNT 503 Synoptic Gospels (R) 3 Credits

8. BSNT 507 Johannine Thought (R) 3 Credits

9. BSNT 512 Pauline Thoughts (R) 3 Credits

Department Total (Required 3 courses: Credits= 9; Elective 1 course : Credits= 3) 12 credits

II. Department of Theology and Ethics

10. TE 502 Basic Christian Doctrines (R) 3 Credits

11. TE 504 Person and Work of Jesus Christ (R) 3 Credits

12. TE 510 Introduction to Christian Ethics (R) 3 Credits

Department Total (Required 3 courses: Credits= 9) 9 credits

III. Department of History of Christianity

13. HC 501 Introduction to History of Christianity (R) 3 Credits

14. HC 502 History of Modern Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements. (R) 3 Credits

OR

15. HC 512 History of Christianity in Asia with special reference to India (E) 3 credits

Department Total (Required 2 courses: Credits= 6; Elective 1 course: Credits= 3) 9 credits

IV. Department of World Religions and Missions

16. RM 502 Introduction to World Religions (R) 3 Credits

17. RM 503 Modern Religious and Secular Movements – (R) 3 Credits

18. RM 501 History and Theology of Christian Mission (R) 3 Credits

OR

19. RM 504 Introduction to Christian Mission and Evangelism (E) 3 Credits

Department Total (Required 3 courses: Credits= 9; Elective 1 course: Credits= 3) 12 credits

V. Department of Christian Ministry

20. CM 501 Introduction to Worship & Preaching (R) 3 Credits

21. CM 509 Media & Communication in Christian Ministry (E) 3 Credits

Department Total (Required 1 course: Credits= 3; Elective 1 course: Credits= 3) 6 credits

VI. Department of Christian Counseling

22. COUN 504 Pastoral / Christian counseling: Skills & Techniques (R) 3 Credits

Department Total (Required 1 course: Credits= 3) 3 credits

Program Requirements:

Required subjects 17 X 3 = 51 Credits

Elective subjects 3 X 3 = 9 Credits.

M.Div Upgrading: Total courses: 20; Total Credits: 60

Elective courses are optional.

B.Th. Course Requirements (108 Credits)

Department of Biblical Studies

Christian Counseling Program

Certificate in Christian Counseling

1. BSOT 501 Introduction to Old Testament 3 Credits

2. BSNT 501 Introduction to New Testament 3 Credits

3. COUN 501 Biblical and Theological Foundation of Counselling 3 Credits

4. COUN 502 Abnormal Human Behaviors 3 Credits

5. COUN 503 Counselling Methods and Techniques 3 Credits

6. COUN 511 Abnormal Human Behavior-Understanding Mental Health Disorders 3 Credits

7. COUN 512 Counseling Children & Adolescents 3 Credits

8. COUN 600 Marriage and Family Counseling (élective)3 Crédits

9. COUN 601 Addiction and Compulsive Behaviors 3 Crédits

Total (R = 24 Crédits ; E = 3) 27 Crédits

Students are requièred to take only 24 credits to reeceive the certificate .