Master of Divinity

Baylor University

The Master of Divinity degree at Truett Seminary intends to provide graduate theological education that is centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ and consistent with historic Baptist commitments to prepare persons to carry this gospel to the churches and the world.Program VisionPreaching & WorshipStudents will be able to plan, and lead in, thoughtful and well crafted worship of God and communicate God’s Word in a clear and understandable manner informed by careful biblical exegesis and attentive to the contemporary context.Christian Scriptures & TheologyStudents will be able to draw and reflect upon Scripture and the classical and contemporary literature of the Church to articulate an informed Christian worldview for life and ministry.Leadership & AdministrationStudents will understand and demonstrate effective, Christian leadership skills for ministry.Nurture & Care of SoulsStudents will be able to nurture individuals using an integrated set of pastoral skills and spiritual disciplines.Lifelong LearningStudents will participate in lifelong learning events outside of classroom responsibilities and will value lifelong learning as a means for discovering resources for ongoing ministry enhancement.Spiritual FormationStudents will nurture personal and communal spiritual formation as a foundation for a life of ministry.Evangelism & Global MissionsStudents will think critically regarding the worldwide mission of the church, demonstrate skills for leading persons to faith in Jesus Christ through holistic ministries and verbal and lifestyle witness, and understand the need to catalyze congregations for local and international witness.The Master of Divinity degree requires a 72-hour core curriculum and 15 hours of concentration or elective courses. Students may choose either the Ministry Leadership concentration or the Sports Ministry concentration. Master of Divinity students will be placed in the Ministry Leadership concentration at the time of enrollment unless they declare on their application their intent to enroll in the Sports Ministry concentration.

George W. Truett Theological Seminary