

	Master of Divinity The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program is designed for those who wish to prepare themselves for the office of minister of the Word. Preparatory studies Admission interview The program Speaking an edifying word Curriculum Pastoral Training Program Preparatory studies To be eligible for admission, the applicant must have a B.A. degree or its equivalent. Requirements: Hebrew (minimum of one year, two years if possible) Greek (two years) Latin* (one year university level or a full high school program); In addition, applicants should have completed as many high school/university credits as possible in the following subject areas: English History Philosophy (preferably Ancient Philosophy and/or Logic). *The Latin requirement is waived for students of a non-Western background. Recommendations It is recommended that where possible students obtain a reading knowledge of the Dutch language because of its significance for the study of Reformed theology in the continental tradition. Admission interview Upon acceptance of an application and prior to the commencement of the academic year one member of the Academic Committee of the Board and one member of the Faculty will counsel the applicant concerning the significance of his studies as preparatory to the office to which he aspires. They shall also question him on his knowledge of the Word of God, the confession, church government, and the history of the church. The Program The M.Div. program is divided over four years (the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year). The freshman year program will be given in each academic year. The other theological years are given in a three year cycle. The number of lectures for the freshmen in the M.Div. program is fifteen per week, for the sophomores, juniors, and seniors eighteen. One day per week, Freshmen normally have no lectures to attend. Each of the four professors teaches eight hours per week. Speaking an Edifying Word After the completion of their third year, students of the Canadian Reformed Churches are eligible to apply to a classis for a certificate to speak an edifying word in the churches. Curriculum The first digit indicates the year, the second the department, the third and fourth digits the serial number of the course. Choose from the following to see the curriculum for that year of study: Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year Pastoral Training Program All students who are preparing for a ministerial task in the Canadian Reformed Churches are urged to utilize all aspects of the Pastoral Training Program Home \| General Info \| Programs \| Admissions \| Academic \| Financial \| Email \| News \| Feedback


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