Brent J. Aucoin
Master of Divinity with
Christian Ministry
The Christian Ministry track provides a large number of elective hours and is designed to afford students flexibility in their degree program. Beyond the 70 hr. MDiv Core, students complete 12 hours of free electives.
Students in this program will develop the skills to lead, evangelize, disciple, and counsel in whatever their future ministry context may be. In this program, you’ll learn from pastors, missionaries, and counselors who fulfill the Great Commission through faithful sharing of the gospel in their own respective contexts. Students will be equipped to serve in multiple areas of ministry with a strong biblical and theological foundation.
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Fully Online
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On-Campus
Some people describe seminary as a hoop to jump through, but I found my time at Southeastern to be a life-giving, spiritually edifying experience. Southeastern encouraged in me an undeniable love for God’s word. No amount of effort is too great to understand it or communicate it to someone else. What I saw, exemplified both in the classroom and even just in the culture of Southeastern, is the non-negotiable nature of the Great Commission. Southeastern emphasized that all of us are called to go in some capacity, and that we are most like Christ when we go to hard places.
Ministry in Context
WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?
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Serve in the local church as a senior pastor or an executive/administrative pastor
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Serve as executive in a non-profit
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Lead community organizations
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Pursue a Ph.D. in an effort to become a professor
Degree Requirements
Master of Divinity Core
Intro to Seminary
- SEM 5000 – Introduction to Seminary Education
Biblical Studies
- NTS 5110 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels
- NTS 5120 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
- OTS 5110 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
- OTS 5120 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings
Greek
- GRK 5110 – Biblical Greek for Ministry I
- GRK 5120 – Biblical Greek for Ministry II
Hebrew
- HEB 5110 – Biblical Hebrew for Ministry I
- HEB 5120 – Biblical Hebrew for Ministry II
Theological Studies
- ETH 5100 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
- PHI 5100 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics
- THE 6110 – Christian Theology I
- THE 6120 – Christian Theology II
Christian History
- HIS 5110 – Church History I: Patristic, Medieval, and Pre-Reformation
- HIS 5120 – Church History II: Reformation and Modern
- HIS 5130 – Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity
Bible Exposition
Select either the PRS or the CED sequence:
- PRS 6100 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation
- PRS 6500 – Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery
- CED 6300 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I
- CED 6310 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women II
Hermeneutics
- BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics
Ministry Studies
- BCO 5500 – Biblical Counseling
- EVA 5150 – Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
- MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice
Leadership Selective
Select one of the following courses:
- PMN 6500 – Pastoral Ministry and Leadership
- PMN 6730 – Christian Leadership
Practicum Selective
Select one of the following courses:
- MIS 6901 – Missions Practicum
- MIS 6990 – Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip]
- MIS 6991 – Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip]
- PMN 7900 – Mentored Internship
Electives
Select any three hours of graduate-level credit (5000, 6000, or 7000 level courses).
Christian Ministry
Select 12 credit hours of graduate-level courses (5000, 6000, or 7000 level).
