Master of Divinity (Pentecostal Studies)
Master of Divinity (Pentecostal Studies)
Entrance Requirements
(See Providence Theological Seminary's Academic Catalogue for complete entrance information)
Admission to the M.Div. program requires an acceptable baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 2.5 or above.
We recommend a broad undergraduate program in the sciences and liberal arts. Guidelines for effective prerequisites to M.Div. studies include:
1. English Composition and Speech
2. History, Philosophy, Psychology, English Literature and other arts and social sciences
3. Studies in specific areas of natural sciences and foreign languages
4. Foundational courses in Bible and Theology
This list is only a recommendation; all applicants are carefully considered.
Biblical & Theological Studies (51 hours)
Introductory Hebrew I
Introductory Hebrew II
Old Testament Text and Interpretation
Hermeneutics
Introductory Greek I
Introductory Greek II
Theological Foundations I
Birth of the New Testament
Reading the Greek New Testament or
Exegesis of Hebrew Narrative
Introduction to Pentecostal Theology
Origins and Development of Global Pentecostalism
Biblical Studies electives
Theological Studies elective
Pentecostal Studies Elective
Christian Ministries & Counselling (39 hours)
History and Philosophy of Education
Worldview and Culture
Homiletics I
Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Theology: Pentecostal Perspectives
Clinical Pastoral Experience
Integrative Seminar
Supervised Ministry Experience I
Supervised Ministry Experience II
Homiletics: Pentecostal Perspectives
Pentecostals and Evangelism
Pentecostal Spirituality
Congregational Care and Counselling
Global Studies elective