Master of Divinity Degree Online from Trinity

Would you like to earn a master of divinity degree online?

Purpose: To develop necessary skills in Biblical and Theological Studies, Christ-Centered Counseling, Integrated Apologetics, Practical Ministry in preparation for significant leadership in the church.

Learning Competencies:

1. Learners will be able to develop a Christian worldview in which attitudes and values are informed by biblical standards.
2. Learners will be able to identify best practices for individual and corporate spiritual growth and formation.
3. Learners will be able to interpret the Bible with respect to its literary, historical, and theological context.
4. Learners will be able to construct a consistent theology based on biblical foundations and informed by the development of Christian thought.
5. Learners will be able to develop leadership skills that serve the ministry needs of the local church in the 21st Century.

Master of Divinity Degree Structure Options

Master of Divinity with Major in Biblical and Theological Studies
30 credits in Focus Core credits, 30 Bible Core Credits. 12 General Elective credits or Language credits, and 4 Spiritual Formation credits.
Master of Divinity with Major in Christ-Centered Counseling
48 credits in Focus Core credits, 12 Bible or Theology Elective credits, 12 General Elective credits, and 4 Spiritual Formation credits.
Master of Divinity with Major in Integrated Apologetics
42 credits in Focus Core credits, 18 Bible or Theology credits and 12 General Elective credits or 12 Bible or Theology Elective credits and 12 Language credits, and 4 Spiritual Formation credits.
Master of Divinity with Major in Pastoral Ministry
48 credits in Focus Core credits, 12 Bible or Theology Elective credits and 12 General Elective credits or 12 Bible or Theology credits and 12 Language credits, and 4 Spiritual Formation credits.

General Master of Divinity Degree Information

Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree.

Total Credits Required = 76. A minimum of 36 credits, and 4 Spiritual Formation credits must be earned at Trinity. All courses are 3 semester credit hours unless noted otherwise. Courses may be taken in any order unless otherwise specified.

A maximum of 36 credits may be satisfied via transfer credits from other educational institutions. For Trinity’s M.Div. program, transfer credits from secular courses are only applied to the School of Practical Ministry. They must meet one of two criteria: (1) comparable to a course taught at Trinity, or (2) connectivity to Trinity’s program as demonstrated by fulfillment of one of Trinity’s Mission Objectives. Transfer (grades of ‘B’ or above) must satisfy the requirements of the program. Awarding degree credit for experiential learning is not available at the master’s level.

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Biblical and Theological Studies (with Electives)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 30 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - BS 624 Old Testament Backgrounds
  - BS 625 Social Science Study of the New Testament
  - BS 677 Primary Source Studies
  - BS 628 New Testament Use of the Old Testament
  - TH 511 Theology I
  - TH 512 Theology II
  - TH 683 Old Testament Theology
  - TH 533 New Testament Theology

Bible and Theology Core – 30 Credits

- - OT 525 Pentateuch: In-Depth Study
  - OT 526 The Historical Books: In-Depth Study
  - OT 527 The Poetic and Wisdom Writings: In-Depth Study
  - OT 528 The Major Prophets: In-Depth Study
  - OT 529 The Minor Prophets: In-Depth Study
  - NT 611 The Synoptic Authors: In-Depth Study
  - NT 612 The Johannine Literature: In-Depth Study
  - NT 613 The Pauline Literature I: In-Depth Study
  - NT 614 The Pauline Literature II: In-Depth Study
  - NT 615 The General Epistles: In-Depth Study

General Electives – 9 credits

- - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Biblical and Theological Studies (with Languages)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 27 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - BS 624 Old Testament Backgrounds
  - BS 625 Social Science Study of the New Testament
  - BS 628 New Testament Use of the Old Testament
  - TH 511 Theology I
  - TH 512 Theology II
  - TH 683 Old Testament Theology
  - TH 533 New Testament Theology

Bible and Theology Core – 30 Credits

- - OT 527 Pentateuch: In-Depth Study
  - OT 528 The Historical Books: In-Depth Study
  - OT 529 The Poetic and Wisdom Writings: In-Depth Study
  - OT 530 The Major Prophets: In-Depth Study
  - OT 531 The Minor Prophets: In-Depth Study
  - NT 611 The Synoptic Authors: In-Depth Study
  - NT 612 The Johannine Literature: In-Depth Study
  - NT 613 The Pauline Literature I: In-Depth Study
  - NT 614 The Pauline Literature II: In-Depth Study
  - NT 615 The General Epistles: In-Depth Study

Languages – 12 Credits

- - LG 593 Biblical Hebrew I
  - LG 594 Biblical Hebrew II
  - LG 693 Biblical Greek I
  - LG 694 Biblical Greek II

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Dogmatic Studies (with Electives)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 30 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - TH 606 Doctrine of the Bible
  - TH 607 Doctrine of God
  - TH 595 Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ
  - TH 573 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
  - TH 631 Man, Sin, and Sanctification
  - TH 633 Soteriology and Election
  - TH 684 Doctrine of the Church
  - TH 636 Eschatology

Bible and Theology Core – 30 Credits

- - OT 525 Pentateuch: In-Depth Study
  - OT 526 The Historical Books: In-Depth Study
  - OT 527 The Poetic and Wisdom Writings: In-Depth Study
  - OT 528 The Major Prophets: In-Depth Study
  - OT 529 The Minor Prophets: In-Depth Study
  - NT 611 The Synoptic Authors: In-Depth Study
  - NT 612 The Johannine Literature: In-Depth Study
  - NT 613 The Pauline Literature I: In-Depth Study
  - NT 614 The Pauline Literature II: In-Depth Study
  - NT 615 The General Epistles: In-Depth Study

General Electives – 9 credits

- - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Dogmatic Studies (with Languages)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 30 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - TH 606 Doctrine of the Bible
  - TH 607 Doctrine of God
  - TH 595 Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ
  - TH 573 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
  - TH 631 Man, Sin, and Sanctification
  - TH 633 Soteriology and Election
  - TH 636 Eschatology

Bible Core – 30 Credits

- - OT 527 Pentateuch: In-Depth Study
  - OT 528 The Historical Books: In-Depth Study
  - OT 529 The Poetic and Wisdom Writings: In-Depth Study
  - OT 530 The Major Prophets: In-Depth Study
  - OT 531 The Minor Prophets: In-Depth Study
  - NT 611 The Synoptic Authors: In-Depth Study
  - NT 612 The Johannine Literature: In-Depth Study
  - NT 613 The Pauline Literature I: In-Depth Study
  - NT 614 The Pauline Literature II: In-Depth Study
  - NT 615 The General Epistles: In-Depth Study

Languages – 12 Credits

- - LG 593 Biblical Hebrew I
  - LG 594 Biblical Hebrew II
  - LG 693 Biblical Greek I
  - LG 694 Biblical Greek II

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Christ-Centered Counseling

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 42 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - CC 501 Counseling Theories and the Christian Counselor
  - CC 502 Counseling Techniques and the Helping Relationship for the Christian Counselor
  - CC 503 Assessment Skills and Treatment Planning for the Christian Counselor
  - CC 504 Marriage Counseling in Christian Counseling
  - CC 505 Ethics for the Christian Counselor
  - BC 675 Biblical Foundations for Counseling
  - BC 504 Depression and Anxiety
  - BC 565 Marriage and Family Counseling
  - BC 574 The Problem of Suffering
  - BC 555 Bereavement Counseling
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - TH 511 Theology I
  - TH 512 Theology II

Bible and Theology Core Electives – 15 Credits

- - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)

General Electives – 12 credits

- - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Mentoring and Pastoral Care

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 48 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - LC 602 Motivating Youth and Young Adults
  - LC 603 Motivation and Encouragement of Adults
  - LC 542 The Art of Mentoring
  - PM 601 Pastoral Care
  - PM 530 Issues in the Modern Church
  - PM 541 Theology of Ministry
  - PM 523 Foundations of Senior Adult Ministry
  - PM 524 Foundations for Youth and Young Adult Ministry
  - BC 574 The Problem of Suffering
  - BC 562 Premarital Counseling
  - BC 555 Bereavement Counseling
  - BC 565 Marriage and Family Counseling
  - BC 522 Counseling Adolescents
  - BC 504 Depression and Anxiety

Bible and Theology Core Electives – 12 Credits

- - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)

General Electives – 9 credits

- - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Integrated Apologetics (with Electives)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 45 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - AP 660 Principles of Contemporary Apologetics
  - AP 661 Advanced Topics in Contemporary Apologetics
  - AP 648 Defense of the Resurrection
  - AP 646 Apologetics and Mass Communication
  - PH 501 History of Philosophy
  - PH 566 The Philosophical Problem of Evil
  - PH 601 Ethics in the Christian Tradition
  - EV 601 Evangelistic Ministry
  - EV 602 Evangelistic Methodology
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - TH 511 Theology I
  - TH 512 Theology II
  - TH 683 Old Testament Theology
  - TH 533 New Testament Theology

Bible and Theology Core Electives – 15 Credits

- - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)

General Electives – 9 credits

- - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Integrated Apologetics (with Languages)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 45 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - AP 660 Principles of Contemporary Apologetics
  - AP 661 Advanced Topics in Contemporary Apologetics
  - AP 648 Defense of the Resurrection
  - AP 646 Apologetics and Mass Communication
  - PH 501 History of Philosophy
  - PH 566 The Philosophical Problem of Evil
  - PH 601 Ethics in the Christian Tradition
  - EV 601 Evangelistic Ministry
  - EV 602 Evangelistic Methodology
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - TH 511 Theology I
  - TH 512 Theology II
  - TH 683 Old Testament Theology
  - TH 533 New Testament Theology

Bible and Theology Core Electives – 9 Credits

- - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)

Languages – 12 Credits

- - LG 593 Biblical Hebrew I
  - LG 594 Biblical Hebrew II
  - LG 693 Biblical Greek I
  - LG 694 Biblical Greek II

General Elective – 3 credits

- - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Pastoral Apologetics (with Electives)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 45 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - AP 660 Principles of Contemporary Apologetics
  - AP 661 Advanced Topics in Contemporary Apologetics
  - AP 648 Defense of the Resurrection
  - AP 646 Apologetics and Mass Communication
  - AP 658 Apologetics and Literature
  - AP 659 Apologetics and Media Arts
  - PM 594 Ministry and Contextualization
  - CE 588 Dynamic Teaching Techniques
  - EV 659 Strategies for Personal Evangelism
  - PM 623 Effective Pastoral Leadership
  - EP 695 Contemporary Preaching
  - LD 500 Strategic Planning for the Church
  - EV 602 Evangelistic Methodology
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics

Bible and Theology Core Electives – 15 Credits

- - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)

General Electives – 9 credits

- - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Pastoral Apologetics (with Languages)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 45 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - AP 660 Principles of Contemporary Apologetics
  - AP 661 Advanced Topics in Contemporary Apologetics
  - AP 648 Defense of the Resurrection
  - AP 646 Apologetics and Mass Communication
  - AP 658 Apologetics and Literature
  - AP 659 Apologetics and Media Arts
  - PM 594 Ministry and Contextualization
  - CE 588 Dynamic Teaching Techniques
  - EV 659 Strategies for Personal Evangelism
  - PM 623 Effective Pastoral Leadership
  - EP 695 Contemporary Preaching
  - LD 500 Strategic Planning for the Church
  - EV 602 Evangelistic Methodology
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics

Bible and Theology Core Electives – 9 Credits

- - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)

Languages – 12 Credits

- - LG 593 Biblical Hebrew I
  - LG 594 Biblical Hebrew II
  - LG 693 Biblical Greek I
  - LG 694 Biblical Greek II

General Electives – 3 credits

- - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Pastoral Ministry (with Electives)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 45 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - AD 504 Effective Communication for Leadership
  - LD 500 Strategic Planning for the Church
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - PM 541 Theology of Ministry
  - EV 659 Strategies for Personal Evangelism
  - PM 623 Effective Pastoral Leadership
  - PM 594 Ministry and Contextualization
  - CE 588 Dynamic Teaching Techniques
  - TH 511 Theology I
  - TH 512 Theology II
  - CM 526 Managing Conflict
  - EP 695 Contemporary Preaching
  - EP 672 Evangelistic Preaching
  - PM 611 Sunday School and Small Group Development

Bible and Theology Core – 15 Credits

- - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)

General Electives – 9 credits

- - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Pastoral Ministry (with Languages)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 45 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - AD 504 Effective Communication for Leadership
  - LD 500 Strategic Planning for the Church
  - BS 518 Biblical Hermeneutics
  - PM 541 Theology of Ministry
  - EV 659 Strategies for Personal Evangelism
  - PM 623 Effective Pastoral Leadership
  - PM 594 Ministry and Contextualization
  - CE 588 Dynamic Teaching Techniques
  - EP 695 Contemporary Preaching
  - TH 511 Theology I
  - TH 512 Theology II
  - CM 526 Managing Conflict
  - EP 672 Evangelistic Preaching
  - PM 611 Sunday School and Small Group Development

Bible and Theology Core – 12 Credits

- - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)
  - EL 505 Elective in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH)

Languages – 12 Credits

- - LG 593 Biblical Hebrew I
  - LG 594 Biblical Hebrew II
  - LG 693 Biblical Greek I
  - LG 694 Biblical Greek II

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Interdisciplinary Studies (with Electives)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 69 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

Master of Divinity Degree with Major in Interdisciplinary Studies (with Languages)

RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

Focus Core – 57 credits

- - RW 610 Understanding Bibliographic Research
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study
  - EL 501 Elective in Any Area of Study

Languages – 12 Credits

- - LG 593 Biblical Hebrew I
  - LG 594 Biblical Hebrew II
  - LG 693 Biblical Greek I
  - LG 694 Biblical Greek II

Spiritual Formation Core – 4 Credits

- - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective
  - SF 500 Spiritual Formation Elective

RW 605 Masters Thesis – 3 credits

76 credits

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Grace Baptist Church (Grandview, MO)

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"I believe the school and the president are doing fine work. I believe he has a vision for moving Trinity to new levels. The school has always delivered quality theological education at very low prices. In fact, some might say that it should be raised. But I'm on-board for whatever the school leadership thinks is right. If the president continues to allow his steps to be ordered by God, I'm convinced it all work out for the good of those who love the Lord. He should probably just continue to keep doing the fine job he's doing."

John Ward

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T16:07:23-05:00

John Ward

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/quality-theological-education/

"My school’s ethos is centered on the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This includes the curriculum, teaching, learning and everything the school does. This has been consistent over the past decade and is still going strong. Every single course is aimed at dealing with the realities that occur in the 21st century church and the communities. The courses are tailor-made to prepare ministry leadership to both teach the word of Jesus Christ effectively and also to tackle 21st century church issues."

Dr. Michael Andam,
2014 Graduate

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-18T14:34:03-05:00

Dr. Michael Andam,
2014 Graduate

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/centered-on-the-truth-of-the-gospel/

"Throughout my 57 years of life, the Lord has opened many doors for me for which I am most thankful and grateful. For the last several years I had pondered working on my doctoral degree, not out of any career necessity, but to enhance my educational and research skills. Trinity has provided for me a program of study which I feel will exceed my original educational objectives. I have found everyone on Trinity's staff to be very helpful, courteous, and possessing an attitude of genuine caring. This is indeed rare in today's world. "

Rev. Vince Kern, CPA
(Ph.D. student in Ministry Leadership)

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T16:03:14-05:00

Rev. Vince Kern, CPA
(Ph.D. student in Ministry Leadership)

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/enhanced-my-research-and-educational-skills/

Jeffrey Thompson Trinity Student Testimonial

"I am grateful to God for the good people at Trinity! I was able to complete my degree with much help from the staff and faculty ! Online education has worked well for me simply because of the hustle and bustle of being a Pastor. This experience has allowed me to continue in full time ministry while finishing this degree. As a graduate I would like to encourage each alumni to give back to our school monthly to help them continue to facilitate an awesome quality distance education."

Jeffery Thompson,
2014 Graduate

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-18T14:40:23-05:00

Jeffery Thompson,
2014 Graduate

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/quality-distance-education/

"God gave me the wonderful opportunity to study for the ministry through Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary from which I received five earned degrees. From the very beginning, the Word of God was exalted and my confidence in the Word of God grew stronger. President Dr. Harold Hunter is a dear friend and brother in the Lord. My heart is thrilled to know him personally and that he is leading Trinity to even higher ground!"

Danny Burnley, D. Min.
West Gantt Baptist Church
Greenville, South Carolina

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T13:22:38-05:00

Danny Burnley, D. Min.
West Gantt Baptist Church
Greenville, South Carolina

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/god-gave-me-the-wonderful-opportunity/

"As a graduate, I got a world class administration degree at a master level education. The quality of information, the one day webinars, or independent study classes were great and worked out well for me a working dad and minister."

Jon Krause, 
2013 Graduate

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T16:15:38-05:00

Jon Krause, 
2013 Graduate

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/world-class-administration-degree/

“I want to take a moment to thank the faculty and staff of Trinity College and Seminary as well for their assistance in training several key staff people at my church, myself included. I was personally able to gain valuable knowledge and spiritual wisdom that has enabled me to become a more effective leader. Regardless of your denominational background, Trinity can help train you for a lifetime of ministry. I wholeheartedly recommend Trinity College and Seminary for everyone.”

Dr. Ted Denny
Senior Pastor
Bethel Baptist Church
Palrnyra, Tennessee

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T15:58:18-05:00

Dr. Ted Denny
Senior Pastor
Bethel Baptist Church
Palrnyra, Tennessee

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/training-for-a-lifetime/

"In 1991, I received my Doctor of ministry from Trinity. It opened up a new area of ministry for me. My dissertation was on church and state and after my degree I continued to pursue the topic. As a result of the work I began at the school, I have been invited to speak at several engagements and have written for several national and local newspapers, magazines and web sites. Thanks Trinity."

Dr. Don S. Wilkey
First Baptist Church
Onalaska, Texas

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T13:22:05-05:00

Dr. Don S. Wilkey
First Baptist Church
Onalaska, Texas

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/it-opened-up-a-new-area-of-ministry-for-me/

"It has been one of the highest privileges of my life to have studied at Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary. I studied at Trinity because the theological stance held there has been that which I have held to for most of my life. It was discovered to me that the courses which I studied were both informative and rigorous. The persons who marked my work were exacting in what was required and yet at the same time I was given guidance on any matter that it was felt needed further attention. It has taken me three years to complete the first of my degrees (Doc. R. St.) and a further five years to complete the second (P. D.) During the time of study, even though I lived a hemisphere away from Trinity at all time I was kept in close contact by Trinity and it staff. Its programme of distance and on line study helped me consistently and enabled speedy solution to any problems that I was encountering."

Graham Harris; CRK. Dip.Th. (Lond), Dip.Th. (Melb), B.A., M. Litt.St.(Qld), M.A. Ph.D. (Col. Pac), M.Phil. (Syd), Doc. R. St, Ph.D.(Trinity)

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T16:10:10-05:00

Graham Harris; CRK. Dip.Th. (Lond), Dip.Th. (Melb), B.A., M. Litt.St.(Qld), M.A. Ph.D. (Col. Pac), M.Phil. (Syd), Doc. R. St, Ph.D.(Trinity)

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/the-courses-were-both-informative-and-rigorous/

"I fully advocate Trinity as a university for those who prefer to study by distance and online, whether in the Unite States or abroad. Trinity's courses are demanding, but extremely rewarding in terms of what they teach you and the breadth and depth of understanding that you reach. What you learn will prepare you for ministry and service within the Body of Christ. Trinity is a well-run seminary that is efficient in helping students finish their degree programmes and is kindly flexible with those who may run into difficulties that prevent them from studying as much as they would like. This is truly a Christian college within the great tradition of Christian universities in the United States."

Peter Harris, 2014 Graduate
MA in Christian Theology

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T16:45:32-05:00

Peter Harris, 2014 Graduate
MA in Christian Theology

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/study-by-distance-and-online/

"As a result of studying under the Trinity program, my knowledge and revelations about God and His Word increased tremendously. I believe that this program equipped me to be more effective in my ability to minister in the field of Christian Education. I look forward to implementing many of the truths, methods and ideas which I have learned into my own ministry setting where I serve."

Venandee L. Hennington, Minister
Tarrant, AL

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T16:01:20-05:00

Venandee L. Hennington, Minister
Tarrant, AL

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/knowledge-and-revelations/

Preston Cave Trinity Student Testimonial

"My time at Trinity has been both informative and rewarding. I feel more equipped for ministry than ever before. Trinity formats their class schedule to enhance, not hinder, your ministry. I have never had to neglect my church responsibilities in order to finish my degree. It seems strange for someone to NEGLECT their calling in order to be educated FOR their calling. Trinity understands this and has done a great job of helping pastors reach their educational goals without breaking the bank or slowing down the ministry to the local church."

Preston Cave, 2012 Graduate

BA/MA Christian Education

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

2015-06-11T16:40:27-05:00

Preston Cave, 2012 Graduate

BA/MA Christian Education

https://trinitysem.edu/testimonials/i-feel-more-equipped-for-ministry-than-ever-before/

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary