Degree Programs
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Certificate of Studies–30 credit Hours
Credit Requirements for the Certificate Program
The Certificate program requires 30 credit-hours (essentially, 10 BRITE classes). Normally the Certificate program is a mixture of biblical studies and theological studies; however, it may be tailored more specifically for the student’s needs. In other words, the student chooses which of the various courses offered by BRITE to complete in order to suit their needs and interests, resulting in the completion of their 30 credit-hour program.
Admission requirements for the Certificate program match other masters-degree program requirements. Credits earned in the Certificate program may be applied toward the various Masters Degrees.
Certificate of Pastoral Care and Counseling–30 credit hours
Credit Requirements for the Certificate of Pastoral Care and Counseling Program
Admission requirements for the Certificate program match other masters-degree program requirements. Credits earned in the Certificate program may be applied toward the various Masters Degrees.
Theology: 2 classes (6 credits)
Electives: 1 class (3 credits)
Pastoral Care and Counseling: 9 classes (21 credits)
MDiv (Master of Divinity) Degree–90 credit hours
Credit Requirements for the MDiv
Church History: 2 classes (6 credits)
Theology: 8 classes (24 credits)
New Testament: 4 classes (12 credits)
Old Testament: 4 classes (12 credits)
Biblical Languages: 18 credit hours for this section
Greek: 2 classes (6 credits)
Hebrew: 2 classes (6 credits)
Greek Exegesis: 1 class (3 credits)
Hebrew Exegesis: 1 class (3 credits)
Practical Theology: 18 credit hours for this section
Biblical and Social Ethics: 1 class (3 credits)
Missions/Evangelism: 1 class (3 credits)
Biblical Counseling: 1 class (3 credits)
Worship: 1 class (2 credits)
Preaching: 1 class (2 credits)
Biblical Leadership: 1 class (2 credits)
Discipleship and Sanctification: 1 class (3 credits)
MDiv (Master of Divinity) Diploma–80 course hours
Course Requirements for MDiv Diploma
Church History: 2 classes (6 credits)
Theology: 8 classes (24 credits)
New Testament: 4 classes (12 credits)
Old Testament: 4 classes (12 credits)
Electives: 8 course hours for this section
Practical Theology: 18 course hours for this section
Biblical and Social Ethics: 1 class (3 credits)
Missions/Evangelism: 1 class (3 credits)
Biblical Counseling: 1 class (3 credits)
Worship: 1 class (2 credits)
Preaching: 1 class (2 credits)
Biblical Leadership: 1 class (2 credits)
Discipleship and Sanctification: 1 class (3 credits)
MDiv vs MDiv Diploma vs BDiv?
Admission will be restricted to persons with life experience that has prepared them for theological study at the graduate level. Exceptions or extraordinary situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Committee.
To graduate with an MDiv Diploma, the student must complete the same requirements for the Master of Divinity degree with the exception of the language requirement of Hebrew and Greek, and the student must complete 80 course hours. The Diploma student may opt to take Greek and Hebrew if they so desire, but they will need to enroll in 8 credits of elective courses in order to attain the requisite 80 course hours in order to earn the Diploma.
The Bachelor of Divinity (B.D. or BDiv) is a degree program for the student who, for whatever reason, does not hold a B.A. or its equivalent. Ordinarily, the applicant must be at least 25 years old to apply for this program of study. The Bachelor of Divinity degree should not be seen as a substitute for a B.A. Instead, it is a professional graduate degree designed solely to prepare qualified men for the ordained ministry. The course requirements of the BDiv program are identical to the MDiv and can be completed in four years of full-time study. There is an eight-year time limit for completing the program that may be extended only by faculty vote.
MTS (Master of Theological Studies)–48 credit hours
Credit Requirements for the MTS
Theology: 9 classes (27 credits)
+15 credits of Electives
MTS-PC (Master of Theological Studies–Pastoral Counseling Emphasis)–48 credit hours
Credit Requirements for the MTS-PC
Pastoral Care and Counseling: 9 classes (21 credits)
+6 credits of Electives
MBS (Master of Biblical Studies)–48 credit hours
Credit Requirements for the MBS
New Testament: 4 classes (12 credits)
Old Testament: 4 classes (12 credits)
Biblical Languages: 6 classes (18 credits)