| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 06250074 | Faculty of Theology |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duration of study: 1 year | Total credits: 180 |
The MDiv builds on the BDiv programme or the previously four year BTh programme. It is a coursework master’s degree programme in general theology covering all six theological disciplines. It aims to offer advanced theological knowledge and practical skills that will meet the needs of the ministry of the Word.
(1) Subject to General Regulations G.1.3 and G.54, the BDiv or the previously four year BTh or the BThHons (Theology; previously BAHons [Theology]) or an equivalent qualification is required for admission.
(2) Hebrew at 200-level. In case Hebrew 200 was not passed at a university, the student may be admitted after assessment and with the approval of the head of department.
(3) Greek at 200-level. In case Greek 200 was not passed at a university, the student may be admitted after assessment and with the approval of the head of department.
In order to pass with distinction, a student must obtain at least a GPA of 75% in the examination of the coursework and 75% for the mini-dissertation.
Core Modules:
All prescribed modules must be completed.
Elective:
Mini-dissertation in one field:
Module content:
Core module: a study on doctrinal theology, fundamental theology and theological and philosophical ethics.
Module content:
Core module: a study on science of religion and missiology, church history and/or church polity.
Module content:
Core module: a study focused on the candidates field of research, the New Testament.
Module content:
Core module: a lectured introduction to and exegesis of selected themes from the Law, Writings or Prophet corpus in the Old Testament.
Module content:
A reading module and mini-dissertation on an approved topic, in doctrinal theology, fundamental theology and theological and philosophical ethics.
Module content:
A reading module with mini-dissertation on an approved topic, in Science of religion and/or Missiology.
Module content:
A reading module with mini-dissertation on an approved topic, in church history and/or church polity.
Module content:
A reading module with mini-dissertation on an approved topic from a thematically specialized reading list as focused on the candidate's field of research.
Module content:
A reading module and mini-dissertation on an approved topic, with introduction and exegesis of sections from the Law, Writings or Prophets.
Module content:
A reading module with mini-dissertation on an approved topic in Practical theology.
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