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Master of Divinity (MDiv)
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Master of Divinity (MDiv)

A comprehensive, three-year residential program designed to prepare students for pastoral ministry, theological teaching, and leadership roles in various contexts.

Program Overview

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is our premier graduate program designed to prepare students for ordained ministry, pastoral leadership, and advanced theological study. This program provides comprehensive training in biblical studies, theology, church history, and practical ministry skills with a focus on contextual application in African settings.

Program Features

  • Integrates rigorous academic study, spiritual formation, and practical ministry
  • Prepares for pastoral leadership in diverse contexts.
  • Foundations for doctoral studies in theology.

Program Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with practical ministry application.

Program Courses

  • Advanced Biblical Interpretation
  • Old Testament Theology
  • New Testament Theology
  • Church History and African Christianity
  • Systematic Theology I
  • Biblical Languages I
  • Pastoral Ministry Foundations
  • Biblical Exegesis
  • Systematic Theology II
  • Christian Ethics
  • Preaching and Worship
  • Missiology and Contextualization
  • Biblical Languages II
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Field Education I
  • Advanced Preaching
  • Leadership and Church Administration
  • Contemporary Theological Issues
  • African Theological Perspectives
  • Capstone Integration Project
  • Field Education II
  • Ministry Specialization Electives

Program Details

Degree Level

graduate

Duration

3 years

Credits

90 credit hours

Format

residential

Campuses

Addis Ababa

Start Dates

September & January

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