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— Seminary • Master’s Degree
Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity (Fast Track) is designed for students with substantial undergraduate preparation in biblical and Christian studies. Receive advanced standing for courses already completed, complete your degree faster, and save on tuition — while earning the same comprehensive M.Div degree as traditional students.
Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA in college courses (plus overall 3.0 undergrad GPA), less than 5 years from graduation, and a graded research paper or writing sample.
67 hrs
Credit hours for the Fast Track degree (vs. 85 in standard)
2-3 yrs
Complete your degree faster with advanced standing credits
8 +
Degree outcomes including theology & practical disciplines
DLI
Designated Learning Program — international students welcome
Degree Outcomes
What you’ll achieve.
By the time you graduate with an M.Div. from CBT, you will have grown in eight specific areas — academically, vocationally, and spiritually.
01
Gained skills for in-depth study of the Old and New Testaments — including facility in the biblical languages, interpretation, and application.
02
Demonstrated a critical awareness and life application of your understanding of Christian theology, ethics, and history.
03
Learned to engage lostness through evangelism, church planting, and cross-cultural missions.
04
Grown in skills of disciple-making and teaching.
05
Gained skills for shepherding God’s people.
06
Gained a better understanding of yourself and what it takes to counsel others.
07
Integrated knowledge and experience through ministry practice.
08
Grown in Christlikeness.
Curriculum
67 credit hours of core and elective courses.
The M.Div. (Fast Track) curriculum includes core Master of Divinity courses plus approved electives in areas where you receive advanced standing based on your undergraduate preparation.
Biblical and Language Studies
18 credit hours
2L1311
Biblical Hebrew I
3
2L1312
Biblical Hebrew II
3
2L2311
Biblical Greek I
3
2L2312
Biblical Greek II
3
2B3311
Biblical Interpretation
3
2E2311
Effective Teaching & Disciple-Making
3
Theological and
Historical Studies
9 credit hours
2T1311
Christian Theology I
3
2T2311
Christian Ethics
3
Leadership Studies
10 credit hours
2P3231
Spiritual Leadership
2
2E2311
Effective Teaching & Disciple-Making
3
2P1311
Preaching I
3
2P1312
Preaching II
3
2P2311
Pastoral Ministry
3
2P2221
Worship
2
Missional Studies
5 credit hours
2P3321
Evangelism
3
2I1211
Church Planting
2
2H3311
Missiology
3
Character and Praxis
12 credit hours
2P3215
Spiritual Formation
3
2C1321
Biblical Counselling
3
2C1243
Dealing with Conflict
2
2P2341
Capstone Ministry I
3
2P2342
Capstone Ministry II
3
Free electives
Choose 13 credit hours from Biblical Interpretation, History of Christianity, Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Worship, Pastoral Ministry, and OT/NT Studies. Optional internship experience and Capstone Thesis available.
13 credits
*Plus 30 credit hours of undergraduate prerequisites in Old Testament, New Testament, Christian Theology, Church History, Bible Interpretation, Evangelism/Missions, and Preaching/Pastoral Ministry. Free electives may include 8 credit hours of optional internship experience beyond the 4 hours of required Capstone Ministry I & II, depending on availability of internship opportunities. Additionally, qualifying students may complete a 4 credit-hour Capstone Thesis.
Total credit hours for the Master of Divinity – Fast Track
67 hours
Requirements & Completion
How to complete the degree.
A short list of what you need going in, and what you need to graduate. Our admissions team will walk you through every step.
01
Admission to the MDiv (Fast Track) requires a minimum 3.0 GPA in the college courses required for the program and an overall 3.0 for the undergraduate degree. Qualifying students must be less than 5 years removed from their baccalaureate graduation. To demonstrate writing ability, applicants must submit a graded research paper from their undergraduate program or write a qualifying essay.
02
A total of 67 credit hours is required for completion of the degree, built from core Master of Divinity courses plus approved electives in areas where students receive advanced standing based on their undergraduate preparation.
03
At least 12 credit hours must be completed on campus to provide regular and substantive student–faculty interaction — essential to achieving the degree outcomes.
04
This program is recognized by the Province of Alberta and accredited by both the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). It is a Designated Learning Program eligible to receive international students on a study permit under DLI #019256741082.
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