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Master of Divinity

Sword & Spirit Seminary’s Master of Divinity program equips students to excel in full-time professional ministry.

Course work encompasses in-depth study of essential and fascinating topics giving students the understanding and skills paramount to ministry in today’s world.

Our program is comparable in content to those from brick and mortar universities —totaling 72 credit hours— yet can be accomplished conveniently at home in less time and at a fraction of the cost.

You will enjoy the diverse guidance of a variety of the most outstanding and respected scholars and curriculum authors in text-based, video, and power-point formats.

Doctor of Ministries

Student who have earned a Doctor of Ministries Degree‒ here or elsewhere‒ can most easily earn a Doctorate in Ministries.

Our Doctorate of Ministries Program allows students great flexibility and affordability among available online graduate programs.

The 60 credit-hour program consists of 28 required credits including a Doctorate Dissertation, plus 32 credits accomplished most expediently and conveniently!

Elective options include Sword & Spirit Seminary electives courses which serve as electives for both MDiv and DMin programs. Students new to the seminary earning DMin degrees may take MDiv requires courses as electives, and should schedule a course-planning consultation.

Learn about our BRIDGE PROGRAM: Enrollment Without College

Course Credits― Courses Range from 1-6 Credits

Courses Difficulty Rating System― E= Easy, C= Comfortable, S= Sizable, R= Rigorous, F= Formidable

Generally, the greater the difficulty level, the more comprehensive, lengthy or in-depth the course

Master of Divinity

Sword & Spirit Seminary’s Master of Divinity program equips students to work in full-time professional ministry.

TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE COMPLETION: 72

• Non-Accredited Course or Life Experience‒ up to 20 credits

• Accredited Seminary Course Transfer― up to 30 credits, per compatibility

Required Coursework― 42 Credits

Biblical Interpretation & Preaching‒ 10

• BIP501‒ Introduction to Biblical Interpretation & Genres‒ R-4

• BIP502.1‒ The Principles and Practice of Biblical Exegesis 1‒ R-3

• BIP502.2‒ The Principles and Practice of Biblical Exegesis 2‒ R-3

Theology & Church History‒ 6

• TCH501‒ Introduction to Eschatology‒ C-3

• TCH502‒ Introduction to Classic Christian Theology‒ C-3

Bible Knowledge‒ 9

• BK501‒ Old Testament Panorama: Foundations & Insights‒ S-4

• BK502.1‒ Christian Origins: The New Testament In Its World‒ R-1

• BK502.2‒ Christian Origins: Victory & Resurrection of Jesus‒ C-1

• BK502.3‒ Christian Origins: The Gospels & Story of God‒ C-1

• BK502.4‒ Christian Origins: Paul & His Epistles‒ R-1

• BK505.5‒ Christian Origins: Early Authors & Letters‒ R-1

Apologetics & Evangelism‒ 8

• AE501.1‒ Comparative Religious Systems 1‒ R-2.5

• AE501.2‒ Comparative Religious Systems 2‒ R-2.5

• AE502‒ Introduction to Christian Apologetics‒ C-3

Counseling, Transformation & Spiritual Power‒ 3

• CTSP501‒ The Perpetual Voice of God‒ E-3

Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship‒ 6

• LEC501‒ Ministerial Leadership & Ethics‒ R-4

• LEC510‒ Master’s Thesis‒ R-2

Doctor of Ministries

Completion of a Master of Divinity Program, here or elsewhere, qualifies students to most easily earn a Doctorate in Ministries.

TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE COMPLETION: 60

• Non-Accredited Course or Life Experience‒ MDiv only

• Accredited Seminary Course Transfer― up to 20 credits, per compatibility

Required Coursework― 28 Credits

Biblical Interpretation & Preaching‒ 3

• Select at least 1 BIP Elective― 3

Theology & Church History‒ 9

• TCH503‒ Overview of Church History‒ R-3

• Select 2 more TCH Electives‒ 6

Counseling, Transformation & Spiritual Power‒ 9

• CTSP601‒ Deliverance Counseling Foundations & Practice‒ C-4

• CTSP602‒ Navigating The Pastoral Counseling Process ‒ C-2

• Select at least 1 Other CTSP Elective― 3

Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship‒ 7

• LEC601‒ Contemporary Social Issues & Ethics‒ R-3

• LEC610‒ Doctoral Dissertation‒ R-4

DMin Elective Coursework― 32 Credits

Electives Offered to DMin Students Only

• LEC612‒ Doctorate Practicum Internship‒ C-3

Other Electives Offered to DMin Students

• Select electives from the general elective list below.

Transfer Student Electives

• TRANSFER STUDENTS with MDiv’s from outside seminaries
may take MDiv Required Courses as electives for SSS DMin,
(some may be REQUIRED depending on credits transferred in).

Master of Divinity & Doctor of Ministries

Elective Coursework

30 Credits for Master of Divinity ― 32 Credits for Doctor of Ministries

Electives Apply to Either Program

• DMin Courses are also offered (*) as MDiv Electives

Biblical Interpretation & Preaching

• BIP503‒ Biblical Preaching in Practice‒ E-2

• BIP504‒ Christ-Centered Expository Preaching‒ R-3

• BIP505‒ Jesus: Teaching Methods & Messages‒ C-3

• *BIP601‒ New Testament Greek: An Overview‒ R-4

Theology & Church History

• TCH503‒ Overview of Church History (DMin required)‒ R-3

• TCH504‒ God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Free Will‒ C-3

• TCH505‒ Historic Premillennialism‒ R-3

• TCH506‒ Catholicism Under the Hood for Protestants‒ E-2

• *TCH601‒ The Women in Ministry Controversy‒ R-4

• *TCH610.1‒ Introduction to Systematic Theology: Scripture‒ E-1

Bible Knowledge

• BK503‒ Jerusalem: The Contested City‒ R-3

Apologetics & Evangelism

• AE503‒ Defending The Faith With Confidence‒ S-3

• AE504‒ Practical Evangelism‒ C-3

• AE505‒ Archaeology and the Bible‒ E-1

Counseling, Transformation & Spiritual Power

• CTSP502‒ Freedom in Christ‒ E-3

• CTSP503‒ Redemption from Tyrannical Inner Roots‒ E-3

• CTSP504‒ The Visual Voice of God‒ S-4

• *CTSP601‒ Deliverance Counseling Foundations & Practice (DMin required)‒ S-4

• *CTSP602‒ Navigating The Pastoral Counseling Process  (DMin required)‒ C-2

Leadership, Ethics & Citizenship

• LEC502‒ Theological Roots of the U.S. Constitution‒ S-4

• *LEC601‒ Contemporary Social Issues & Ethics (DMin required)‒ R-3

MDiv Bridge Program

‒ Master of Divinity without BA‒

Sword & Spirit Seminary features a BRIDGE PROGRAM for students who have not yet earned a BA but would like to earn a MDiv.

Similar programs are in place at institutions like Loyola University, Boston University, Kent State, Arizona State, Florida Tech, American University, Creighton University and Regis University titled with terms such as Integrated, Accelerated, Dual or Combined with additional course requirements and some courses earning dual credit.

Required Coursework‒ 8 Credits
Elective Coursework‒ 0 Credits

• Courses Must Be Completed Prior to Other MDiv Courses
• BRIDGE402 & 403 Textbooks also Required as Reference Books for Degree Completion

• BRIDGE401‒Sharpening Your Reading Skills‒ E-2

• BRIDGE402‒ Critical Thinking Essentials‒ C-2

• BRIDGE403‒ Power & Clarity in Written Expression‒ C-2

• BRIDGE404‒ Putting It All Together: Final Essay‒ C-2

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