Master Of Divinity - Upgrade (2 Years) - Jubilee Memorial Bible College

Master Of Divinity – Upgrade

M.Div Upgrade – 2 Years | ATA Accredited

This two-year program is designed for students who have already completed their B.Th and desire to further their theological education. The curriculum provides advanced biblical studies, contextual theology, and leadership development, enabling students to deepen their ministry impact.

The M.Div Upgrade nurtures a holistic approach to ministry, empowering students to serve effectively in churches and mission contexts while continuing to disciple others.

Curriculum

Branches
I – Biblical Studies (Requirements: 6 Core Courses and 1 elective) *Core* MBL 103 Prophetical Movement and Isaiah 40-55 MBL 104 Old Testament Theology MBL 105 Hebrew-I / MBL 207 Greek – I MBL 202 Synoptic Gospels MBL 204 Pauline thought and Exegetical Study on Romans/ Galatians MBL 206 Biblical Hermeneutics *Elective* MBL 203 Johannine Thought (English/Greek) MBL 113 Hebrew-II MBL 213 Greek –II
II – Christian Theology and Ethics (Requirements: 2 Core courses and 1 elective courses) *Core* MCT 302 Contextual Theology and Indian Attempts MCT 305 Historical Theology *Elective* MCT 303 Christian Ethics MCT 306 Christian Apologetics MCT 308 Christian Cults
III – History of Christianity and Mission (Requirements: 4 Core courses and 1 elective course) *Core* MHM 401 History of Christianity MHM 405 History of Missions MHM 406 Contemporary Trends in Mission MHM 415 Cross Cultural Mission and Evangelism *Elective* MHM 409 Church Growth MHM 412 Denominational Distinctiveness MHM 414 Christian Biographies
IV – Religion, Society and Culture (Requirements: 2 Core courses and 0 elective courses) *Core* MRS 502 Religious and Secular Movements and Trends in Contemporary India MRS 506 A Detailed Study of Hinduism/Islam *Elective* MRS 503 Indian Philosophy MRS 505 Christian Faith and Religious Pluralism
V – Christian Ministry (Requirements: 4 Core courses and 0 elective courses) *Core* MCM 602 Pastoral Care and counseling 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 610 Introduction to Psychology and Personality Development
VI – General (Requirements: 3 Core courses and 0 elective courses) *Core* MGS 702 – Theological Research and Writing – Bible Content Examination – Comprehensive Examination *Elective* Thesis Writing(6 Credits)
VII – Non Scholastic (Requirements: 4 Core courses) *Core* – Chapel Preaching – Character Formation – Weekend Ministry – Summer Internship Ministry

Branches

I – Biblical Studies

(Requirements: 6 Core Courses and 1 elective)

Core
MBL 103        Prophetical Movement and Isaiah 40-55
MBL 104        Old Testament Theology
MBL 105        Hebrew-I / MBL 207 Greek – I
MBL 202        Synoptic Gospels
MBL 204        Pauline thought and Exegetical Study on Romans/ Galatians
MBL 206 Biblical Hermeneutics

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

II – Christian Theology and Ethics

(Requirements: 2 Core courses and 1 elective courses)

Core
MCT 302 Contextual Theology and Indian Attempts
MCT 305 Historical Theology

Elective
MCT 303 Christian Ethics
MCT 306 Christian Apologetics
MCT 308 Christian Cults

III – History of Christianity and Mission

(Requirements: 4 Core courses and 1 elective course)

Core
MHM 401 History of Christianity
MHM 405 History of Missions
MHM 406 Contemporary Trends in Mission
MHM 415 Cross Cultural Mission and Evangelism

Elective
MHM 409 Church Growth
MHM 412 Denominational Distinctiveness
MHM 414 Christian Biographies

IV – Religion, Society and Culture

(Requirements: 2 Core courses and 0 elective courses)

Core
MRS 502 Religious and Secular Movements and Trends in Contemporary India
MRS 506 A Detailed Study of Hinduism/Islam

Elective
MRS 503 Indian Philosophy
MRS 505 Christian Faith and Religious Pluralism

V – Christian Ministry

(Requirements: 4 Core courses and 0 elective courses)

Core
MCM 602       Pastoral Care and counseling
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 610 Introduction to Psychology and Personality Development

VI – General

(Requirements: 3 Core courses and 0 elective courses)

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

Elective
Thesis Writing(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 60, 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.