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Master of DIVINITY

Duration

2 Years (4 semesters)

Distinctive

Communicating faith in culturally relevant ways

Duration

3 Years (6 semesters)

Course Overview

List of Subjects

The Master of Divinity degree at Lakeview equips students with enhanced leadership and ministry skills to empower their communities and churches to glorify God in today’s world. 

The Master of Divinity degree prepares students with:
* Deeper grasp of the implications of the Christian faith for life and ministry.
* Practical leadership and management skills to serve within and outside traditional church structures.
* Ability to communicate the Christian worldview in creative and culturally relevant ways.

The Master of Divinity degree allows students to specialize in one of the following four major streams.

The major specializations are:

Christian Counselling

Media Communications

Business Entrepreneurship

List of Subjects

I Year
  1. Understanding the Bible – Old Testament
  2. Spiritual Formation
  3. The World of the Bible
  4. History of Christianity
  5. Understanding the Bible – New Testament
  6. Basic Theology
  7. Functional English
  8. Study Methods
  9. Use of Computers and Internet
  1. Introduction to Biblical Languages
  2. Major Religions
  3. New Life and Discipleship
  4. Christ and Culture in India
  5. Evangelism and Christian Missions
  6. Essential Bible Word Studies
  7. Communication Arts in Ministry
  8. Romans, Galatians and James
  9. Biblical Foundation of Marriage and Family
  10. Effective Bible Teaching
  11. Major -1
  12. Cross-cultural Internship
  1. Christian Apologetics
  2. Christian Ethics
  3. Business by the Book
  4. Psychology and Christian Counselling
  5. Leadership for Life and Ministry
  6. Biblical Interpretation
  7. Thesis/Project Writing
  8. Major -2
  9. Major -3
  10. Major -4 
  11. Approaches to Social Development
  12. Effective Preaching
  13. Organisational Management
  14. Seminar I
  15. Seminar II
  16. Major -5
  17. Major Internship
  1. The Bible and Counselling
  2. Counselling Skills for Mission
  3. Marriage and Family Counselling
  4. Crisis Counselling
  1. Introduction to Media
  2. Research and Writing Skills
  3. Social Media in Ministry
  4. Media Production and Design
  5. Media Marketing Strategies
  1. Foundations of Christian Business
  2. Business Operations and Marketing
  3. Business Resource Management
  4. Business Law and Ethics