Master of Divinity in
Pastoral Leadership
and Executive Ministry
The Master of Divinity degree offers concentrations in Pastoral Leadership and Executive Ministry. This program prepares men and women for excellence in congregational leadership, theological scholarship, and community service. Our university-based comprehensive approach to graduate theological education affords students multiple opportunities to receive advanced knowledge in the core areas of religion and theology. At the completion of the degree program, students are equipped to become leaders in the church, community, and academy.
Seventy-two semester hours of academic course work and field-based experiences arranged in five 8-week sessions lead to the Master of Divinity degree. Both areas of specialization prepare students for general pastoral and congregational leadership and deeper theological studies and advanced degrees. Traditional and module-based courses specifically selected from each concentration are customizable for leaders of faith organizations and churches for individuals who need a combination of both areas of specialization to meet individual vocational needs. The Master of Divinity degree prepares individuals for professions such pastor, executive leader, assistant pastor, doctoral level studies, non-profit, and denominational leadership.
Curriculum
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RELV 611 | Advanced Studies in Old Testament | 3 |
| RELV 612 | Advanced Studies in New Testament | 3 |
| RELV 614 | Hebrew Language and Tools | 3 |
| RELV 621 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| RELV 622 | Biblical Exegesis | 3 |
| RELV 624 | Greek Language and Tools | 3 |
| RELV 627 | The Phenomenon of Faith and Religion | 3 |
| RELV 628 | World Religions in Christian Context | 3 |
| RELV 631 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| RELV 632 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| RELV 633 | Christian Ethics and Theology | 3 |
| RELV 635 | Homiletics I: Introduction to Preaching | 3 |
| RELV 636 | Homiletics II: Advanced Preaching | 3 |
| RELV 641 | Christian History I | 3 |
| RELV 642 | Christian History II | 3 |
| RELV 650 | Introduction to Pastoral Care | 3 |
| RELV 651 | Congregational Care | 3 |
| RELV 680 | Executive Formation Module I: Self-Care | 3 |
| RELV 682 | Executive Formation Module II: Organization | 3 |
| RELV 684 | Executive Formation Module III: Strategic Planning | 3 |
| RELV 686 | Executive Formation Module IV: Infrastructure | 3 |
| RELV 690-91 | Executive Leadership Internship | 6 |
| RELV 697-98 | Executive Leadership Project & Final Assessment | 6 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RELV 611 | Advanced Studies in Old Testament | 3 |
| RELV 612 | Advanced Studies in New Testament | 3 |
| RELV 614 | Hebrew Language and Tools | 3 |
| RELV 621 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| RELV 622 | Biblical Exegesis | 3 |
| RELV 624 | Greek Language and Tools | 3 |
| RELV 627 | The Phenomenon of Faith and Religion | 3 |
| RELV 628 | World Religions in Christian Context | 3 |
| RELV 631 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| RELV 632 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| RELV 633 | Christian Ethics and Theology | 3 |
| RELV 635 | Homiletics I: Introduction to Preaching | 3 |
| RELV 636 | Homiletics II: Advanced Preaching | 3 |
| RELV 641 | Christian History I | 3 |
| RELV 642 | Christian History II | 3 |
| RELV 650 | Introduction to Pastoral Care | 3 |
| RELV 651 | Congregational Care | 3 |
| RELV 680 | Executive Formation Module I: Self-Care | 3 |
| RELV 682 | Executive Formation Module II: Organization | 3 |
| RELV 684 | Executive Formation Module III: Strategic Planning | 3 |
| RELV 686 | Executive Formation Module IV: Infrastructure | 3 |
| RELV 690-91 | Executive Leadership Internship | 6 |
| RELV 697-98 | Executive Leadership Project & Final Assessment | 6 |
Course Details
- Cost Per Credit—$695
- Course Length—8 weeks
- Degree Credits—72 semester hours
Financial Aid
- Available to those who qualify
- Apply for financial aid at US Office of Student Aid.
- FAFSA School Code: 003714
Admissions Requirements
- Online application for admission
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA of 2.5
- Personal statement
- Writing sample
- College/University transcripts from all Colleges/Universities attended
- A copy of your State or Federal ID
Please forward all admissions packages and supplemental documentation to:
Hampton U Online
Attn: HUO Graduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia 23668
Official Transcripts sent through a transcript network may be sent to hutranscripts@hamptonu.edu
Unofficial/Opened/Scanned transcripts will not be accepted for graduate programs
Application Deadlines
The Religious Studies Program accepts and evaluates applications as they are received. Students may enroll for classes in the eight-week session after receiving an official acceptance letter from Hampton University Online.
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