Master of Divinity
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.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- 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
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
Featured Faculty
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.
Professor of Old Testament
Dr. Noonan joined the faculty of CIU’s Seminary & School of Ministry in 2014. He teaches Old Testament and Hebrew courses for CIU and is the faculty advisor for Grad Life Council (which creates
