M.Div. in Bible Exposition

The M.Div. (Bible Exposition) provides you with a comprehensive range of biblical-theological knowledge and practical skills for ministry leadership along with specialized skills to understand, apply, and communicate the Scriptures effectively on a regular basis in a local church context. It prepares you for a ministry of proclaiming God’s Word as a senior or associate pastor.

Objectives

This program will equip you to:

  • Practice sound exegesis and exposition of the biblical  text
  • Trace key themes in Scripture
  • Communicate biblical truth with the goal of life transformation
  • Discuss the teaching of individual Bible books in detail
  • Use communication methods that are appropriate to a variety of cultures

Review our course requirements and begin the application process.

 

 

Career and Ministry Opportunities for Bible Exposition Graduates

Potential ministry opportunities for graduates include:

  • Senior pastor
  • Associate Pastor
  • Conference Speaker
  • Itinerant evangelist
  • Ph.D. studies
  • Bible institute professor
  • Local church teaching pastor
  • Bible translator

M.Div. in Bible Exposition Admission Requirements

  • Completed application
  • $25 application fee
  • Official transcripts for highest earned degree and any master’s degree work
  • Church leader reference
  • Application Essay (800 words total, typed)
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
Format
On Campus
Online
Credit Hours
72
Finish in as few as
36 months

Degree Program Faculty

Dave Croteau, Professor of New Testament, PhD Program Director, Associate Dean

David A. Croteau

Professor of New Testament, PhD Program Director, Associate Dean

Dr. Croteau joined the faculty of Columbia Biblical Seminary in 2013 and became Associate Dean in 2020.

 
Brian Gault, Professor, Old Testament

Brian P. Gault

Professor of Old Testament

Dr. Gault joined the faculty of Columbia Biblical Seminary in 2012.

 
Don Howell,Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Greek

Don N. Howell, Jr.

Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Greek

Dr. Howell joined the faculty of CIU’s Seminary & School of Ministry in 1995 and served as assistant dean until 1998; he has taught New Testament and Greek from 1998 until the present.

 
Ben Noonan, Professor of Old Testament

Benjamin J. Noonan

Professor of Old Testament

Dr. Noonan joined the faculty of CIU’s Seminary & School of Ministry in 2014.

 
Andre Rogers, Professor of Preaching, DML Program Director

Andre Rogers

Professor of Preaching, DML Program Director

Dr. Rogers joined the faculty of CIU’s Seminary & School of Ministry after teaching Pastoral Ministries in the Bible College until 2010; he has taught Church Ministry from 2010 until the present.