Master of Divinity (3 years) - Jubilee Memorial Bible College

Master of Divinity

Master of Divinity (M.Div) – 3 Years | ATA Accredited

The M.Div program offers advanced theological training for students holding an undergraduate degree or a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th). This course equips students with a deeper understanding of Scripture and Christian ministry, preparing them for pastoral leadership and teaching roles.

Emphasizing academic rigor, character formation, and ministerial skills, the M.Div aims to develop biblically grounded leaders who are committed to discipleship and proclaiming the gospel across India. Graduates are expected to engage in making disciples, embodying the principles of spiritual regeneration and the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Curriculum

Branches
I – Biblical Studies (Requirements: 10 Core Courses and 1 elective) *Core* MBL 101 People of God and the Bible – I MBL102 Pentateuch MBL 103 Prophetical Movement and Isaiah 40-55 MBL 104 Old Testament Theology MBL 105 Hebrew-I MBL 201 People of God and the Bible –II MBL 202 Synoptic Gospels MBL 204 Pauline thought and Exegetical Study on Romans/ Galatians MBL 206 Biblical Hermeneutics MBL 207 Greek-I *Elective* MBL 203 Johannine Thought (English/Greek) MBL 113 Hebrew-II MBL 213 Greek –II
II – Christian Theology and Ethics (Requirements: 4 Core courses and 0 elective courses) *Core* MCT 301 Systematic Theology MCT 302 Contextual Theology and Indian Attempts MCT 303 Christian Ethics MCT 305 Historical Theology *Elective* MCT 306 Christian Apologetics MCT 308 Christian Cults
III – History of Christianity and Mission (Requirements: 5 Core courses and 1 elective course) *Core* MHM 401 History of Christianity MHM 403 History of Christianity in India MHM 404 Biblical and Theological Foundations of Mission MHM 405 History of Missions MHM 406 Contemporary Trends in Mission *Elective* MHM 408 Missionary anthropology MHM 409 Church Growth MHM 412 Denominational Distinctiveness MHM 414 Christian Biographies MHM 415 Cross Cultural Mission and Evangelism
IV – Religion, Society and Culture (Requirements: 2 Core courses and 0 elective courses) *Core* MRS 501 Major Religious Traditions in India MRS 502 Religious and Secular Movements and Trends in Contemporary India *Elective* MRS 503 Indian Philosophy MRS 504 Indian Culture and Society MRS 505 Christian Faith and Religious Pluralism
V – Christian Ministry (Requirements: 6 Core courses and 0 elective courses) *Core* MCM 601 Worship and Preaching MCM 602 Pastoral Care and counseling MCM 603 Christian Education MCM 604 Practice Preaching and Teaching MCM 605 Church Administration and leadership MCM 606 Christian Home and Marriage Counseling *Elective* MCM 607 Pastoral Psychology and Advanced Counseling MCM 608 Psychopathology MCM 609 Pastoral Theology MCM 610 Introduction to Psychology and Personality Development
VI – General (Requirements: 6 Core courses and 0 elective courses) *Core* MGS 701 English MGS 702 Theological Research and Writing – Bible Content Examination – Comprehensive Examination *Elective* Thesis (6 Credits)
VII – Non Scholastic (Requirements: 4 Core courses) *Core* Chapel Preaching – Character Formation – Weekend Ministry – Summer Internship Ministry

Branches

I – Biblical Studies

(Requirements: 10 Core Courses and 1 elective)

Core
MBL 101        People of God and the Bible – I
MBL102         Pentateuch
MBL 103        Prophetical Movement and Isaiah 40-55
MBL 104        Old Testament Theology
MBL 105        Hebrew-I
MBL 201        People of God and the Bible –II
MBL 202        Synoptic Gospels
MBL 204        Pauline thought and Exegetical Study on Romans/ Galatians
MBL 206 Biblical Hermeneutics
MBL 207 Greek-I

Elective
MBL 203 Johannine Thought (English/Greek)
MBL 113 Hebrew-II
MBL 213 Greek –II

II – Christian Theology and Ethics

(Requirements: 4 Core courses and 0 elective courses)

Core
MCT 301 Systematic Theology
MCT 302 Contextual Theology and Indian Attempts
MCT 303 Christian Ethics
MCT 305 Historical Theology

Elective
MCT 306 Christian Apologetics
MCT 308 Christian Cults

III – History of Christianity and Mission

(Requirements: 5 Core courses and 1 elective course)

Core
MHM 401        History of Christianity
MHM 403       History of Christianity in India
MHM 404       Biblical and Theological Foundations of Mission
MHM 405      History of Missions
MHM 406       Contemporary Trends in Mission

Elective
MHM 408       Missionary anthropology
MHM 409 Church Growth
MHM 412       Denominational Distinctiveness
MHM 414       Christian Biographies
MHM 415       Cross Cultural Mission and Evangelism

IV – Religion, Society and Culture

(Requirements: 2 Core courses and 0 elective courses)

Core
MRS 501 Major Religious Traditions in India
MRS 502 Religious and Secular Movements and Trends in Contemporary India

Elective
MRS 503         Indian Philosophy
MRS 504         Indian Culture and Society
MRS 505         Christian Faith and Religious Pluralism

V – Christian Ministry

(Requirements: 6 Core courses and 0 elective courses)

Core
MCM 601 Worship and Preaching
MCM 602       Pastoral Care and counseling
MCM 603       Christian Education
MCM 604       Practice Preaching and Teaching
MCM 605       Church Administration and leadership
MCM 606       Christian Home and Marriage Counseling

Elective
MCM 607       Pastoral Psychology and Advanced Counseling
MCM 608       Psychopathology
MCM 609       Pastoral Theology
MCM 610       Introduction to Psychology and Personality Development

VI – General

(Requirements: 6 Core courses and 0 elective courses)

Core
MGS 701 English
MGS 702 Theological Research and Writing
– Bible Content Examination
– Comprehensive Examination

Elective
Thesis (6 Credits)

VII – Non Scholastic

(Requirements: 4 Core courses)

Core

Chapel Preaching
– Character Formation
– Weekend Ministry
– Summer Internship Ministry

Note: Minimum Credit hours required for graduation is 90, however completion of the requirements of core courses is a must for graduation

* This General Academic Policy is approved by the Faculty Council and is liable to changes according to the resolutions made by the Faculty Council.

The information provided on this website is indicative; please contact the Academic Dean for the official curriculum and course details.