*pending final approval of the Higher Learning Commission
A 72-hour professional degree program to develop servant leaders who are equipped to follow God’s call and lead others with the necessary humility, knowledge, wisdom, and skills to build up the body of Christ.
*pending final approval of the Higher Learning Commission
4 Years
Expected Degree Duration
72
Total Program Credit Hours
Why choose the Master of Divinity degree at OCC?
The Master of Divinity is a 72-hour professional degree for leaders serving or preparing to serve in a church or other ministry setting.
Students will enjoy the broad range of courses as well as the number of electives empowering them to tailor their educational experience.
Featured Degree Courses
Biblical Hermeneutics
An introduction to basic principles of interpreting the Bible. Attention will be given to historical and literary features of biblical texts, the theological nature of Scripture as divine revelation, and the history of Christian interpretation of the Old and New Testaments.
Greek Basics
An introduction to the basics of the Greek language, with focus on using the language in a ministry setting. In using examples from the Greek New Testament, the course is designed to prepare students to use the basics of the language in interpreting Scripture (e.g., grammar, syntax, the meaning of words, etc.). NT 6501 is a continuation of this course.
Hebrew Basics
An introduction to the basics of the Hebrew language, with focus on using the language in a ministry setting. In using examples from the Hebrew Old Testament, the course is designed to prepare students to use the basics of the language in interpreting Scripture (e.g., grammar, syntax, the meaning of words, etc.). OT 6501 is a continuation of this course.
Worldview and Cultural Discernment
This course outlines and analyzes the content of the many worldview systems operative in our world today from a Christian worldview rooted in Scripture. Attention is paid to the development of these worldviews over time as well as their many present applications. Students will learn how to understand and appreciate these worldviews, and how to evaluate and respond from a Christian worldview perspective.
Christian Doctrine and Theology
A survey of Christian Doctrine and Theology based on historical, theological, and philosophical inquiry with special emphasis on the first six centuries of the church. Students will learn to navigate theological categories and controversies with special emphasis on the articulation of core Christian doctrine and scriptural contexts.
Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
An examination of the biblical truths that guide how spiritual practices become helpful to the spiritual journey of the individual and groups. Students will learn why spiritual practices are important, how they can be approached healthily and unhealthily, and how to apply certain spiritual practices for specific seasons of the spiritual journey.
Self-Awareness and the Christian Leader
An exploration of the nature of Christian leadership development, which highlights an integration of spiritual leadership, inner life formation, and identity, as found in Scripture. The student will learn how God shapes a leader over a lifetime for His unique purposes and how to partner with this process through various aspects of self-awareness.
Our Master of Divinity degree will develop graduates who are able to:
1. Interpret a biblical text from its original language (Greek or Hebrew) for use in preaching, teaching, and personal study.
2. Integrate historic, literary, canonical, and theological insights in biblical interpretation for contemporary application.
3. Critically engage Christian theological traditions to address challenges in ministry.
4. Articulate and defend foundational doctrines as revealed in Scripture and affirmed by the Christian tradition.
5. Foster spiritual maturity personally and within a community of faith.
6. Demonstrate a wide range of skills for servant leadership in various cultural contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will teach my classes?
Just like in our undergraduate program, Ozark’s master’s program faculty set us apart. You’ll learn from practitioner professors—men and women with hands-on experience in their fields—in a distinctively Christ-centered community.
How much is tuition?
Each graduate credit hour at OCC is $490 plus fees.
Are there scholarships available for graduate students?
Yes, Ozark Christian College holds dual accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and with the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
