MDIV and MNA Dual Degree Course Sequence
The following is a recommended sequence of courses for the Master of Divinity and Master of Nonprofit Administration dual degree. Course offerings will vary from year to year; please consult the current academic course calendars for planning information.
Year One: Fall Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
BIBL 5109 or
6100
|
New Testament Greek I or
Biblical Hebrew
|
3 |
BIBL 5150
|
Interpreting the New Testament |
3 |
SPFM 5201
|
Spiritual Journey |
1 |
| SBNM 5010 |
Organizational Behavior and Ethics
|
2 |
| SBNM 5710 |
Principles of Nonprofit Management |
2 |
SBNM 5770
|
Fundraising Principles for Nonprofit
Organizations |
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
13 |
Year One: Spring Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
BIBL 5110 or
6101
|
New Testament Greek II or
Biblical Hebrew II
|
3 |
BIBL 6120
|
Interpreting the Old Testament I |
3 |
SPFM 5202
|
Spiritual Practices
|
1 |
| SBNM 5011 |
Ethical Leadership
|
2 |
SBNM 5350
|
Nonprofit Financial Management |
2 |
SBNM 5351
|
Nonprofit Financial Decision Making |
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
13
|
Year Two: Fall Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
BIBL 5111 or
BIBL****
|
New Testament Greek Exegesis
or Old Testament Elective |
3 |
| BIBL 6121 |
Interpreting the Old Testament II
|
3 |
HSTY 5200
|
Christian Heritage I |
3 |
SPFM 7205
|
From Hostility to Hospitality |
1 |
SBNM 5680
|
Nonprofit Marketing Analysis and
Consumer Behavior |
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
12 |
Year Two: Spring Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
BIBL 5151
|
Interpreting the New Testament II
|
3 |
HSTY 5201
|
Christian Heritage II |
3 |
SPFM 6303
|
Embodiment |
1 |
SBNM 5030
|
Principles of Human Resources
|
2 |
SBNM 5771
|
Annual and Major Gift Fundraising
|
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
11
|
Year Three: Fall Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
CEDF****
|
Christian Formation Area |
3 |
| MNST **** |
Area Course
|
3 |
THEO 6330
|
Christian Theology |
3 |
| SBNM 5720 |
Nonprofit Board Governance and
Volunteer Management |
2 |
|
Elective
|
2 or 3
|
| |
Total Credits |
13 or 14 |
Year Three: Spring Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
HSTY 7300
|
History and Theology of the
Covenant Church
|
3 |
MNST 5212 or
6264
|
Introduction to Preaching or Communicating
the Faith in the Contemporary World
|
3 |
THEO 7350
|
Doctrinal Topic
|
3 |
| SBNM 5730 |
Nonprofit Law, Policy and Government
Relations |
2 |
SBNM 5780
|
Measuring Outcomes and Assessment
|
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
13
|
Year Four: Fall Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
THEO 7203
|
Christian Worship
|
3 |
MNST ****
|
Area Course
|
3 |
SPFM 6304
|
Direction and Solitude
|
1 |
| |
Dual Degree Integrative Course |
2 |
|
Elective
|
2 or 3 |
| |
Total Credits |
11 or 12
|
Year Four: Spring Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
MNST 6122
|
Introduction to Pastoral Care and
Counseling
|
3 |
THEO 7220
|
Christian Ethics
|
3 |
|
Dual Degree Integrative Course
|
2 |
| SBNM 5790 |
Nonprofit Strategic Management |
2 |
|
Elective (if needed)
|
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
12
|
Total Credit Hours for the Degree: 98 credit hours
Field Education
In addition to these academic requirements, students must complete 11 credits of field education. See
Field Education Requirements for details.