Reformed Baptist Ministerial Training
Exceptional academics. Guided practical experience. World-class Professors.
Degrees and certificates for thorough preparation for Ministry.
Degree Programs:
Master of
Divinity
110 Hours
3 Years
The Master of Divinity degree is the standard program for ministerial training. As the program designed for men entering the ministry, the MDiv program thus offers the fullest confessional Reformed Baptist study in Exegetical, Systematic, Historical, Pastoral, Apologetics, and Language courses. MDiv students also get pastoral experience through internships in the local church.
• 110 Hours of coursework completed, 30 of which must be completed residentially
• Completion of the Field Education Seminar
• Completion of 750 hours of Field Education (Internship) in a local church
• Payment of all fees and tuition required in the program
Since IRBS Theological Seminary believes in male leadership in the church, the MDiv program will be limited to admitting men only.
Placement exams are available for those who have taken Hebrew and/or Greek at another educational institution. Placement exams are intended to determine a student’s language skill and establish the appropriate course level for their demonstrated ability. The student’s grade on the exam will be used to decide his/her level of entry into the language program(s). Please speak to the Director of Administration for more details about taking one of these exams. A failing grade requires entry into Greek I or Hebrew I.
Exegetical courses require demonstrated competency in Greek and Hebrew; Systematic Theology courses should be completed in sequence.
Students may request taking an Exegetical Studies or Systematic Theology course out of sequence. This request must be submitted in writing to the Academic Dean.
Please speak to the Director of Administration ([email protected]) to inquire about transferring classes from another institution.
Program
Hours
Language Studies
18 Hours
Church History
13 Hours
Systematic Theology
25 Hours
Apologetics
7 Hours
Exegetical Theology
24 Hours
Elective
1 Hour
Pastoral Theology
22 Hours
Total
110 Hours
Master of Arts in
Religion
72 Hours
2 Years
The Master of Arts in Religion degree emphasizes Practical (Confessional), Exegetical, Systematic, Historical and Language courses to provide a well balanced education. This degree is not intended to serve as preparation for Gospel ministry, and thus has no internship component.
• 72 Hours of coursework completed residentially
• Payment of all fees and tuition required in the program
Program
Hours
Language Studies
18 Hours
Church History
7 Hours
Systematic Theology
18 Hours
Apologetics
2 Hours
Exegetical Theology
24 Hours
Elective
1 Hour
Practical Theology
2 Hours
Total
72 Hours
Certificate of
Reformed Baptist Studies
14 Hours
The Certificate of Reformed Baptist Studies Program is intended as continuing education for Pastors and theological students to gain understanding of historical Reformed Baptist doctrine. This is a non-degree program.
Program
Hours
Systematic Theology
6 Hours
Exegetical Theology
4 Hours
Practical Theology
2 Hours
Apologetics
2 Hours
Total
14 Hours
Special/Visiting Student Program
≤ 20 Hours
The Special/Visiting Student Program is designed for students who do not intend to pursue a degree. This program is not intended to serve as preparation for Gospel ministry.
Diploma Program
110 Hours
3 Years
The Diploma Program is a 110-hour non-degree program intended to provide students an opportunity to study at IRBS Theological Seminary without having earned an accredited Bachelor’s degree.
Program
Hours
Language Studies
18 Hours
Church History
13 Hours
Systematic Theology
25 Hours
Apologetics
7 Hours
Exegetical Theology
24 Hours
Elective
1 Hour
Practical Theology
22 Hours
Total
110 Hours
* IRBS Theological Seminary admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
Faculty:
Academics with eminently qualified men
- Academically accomplished
- Unreserved commitment to The Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689
- Experienced pastors and preachers of the Word of God
- Understanding of and appreciation for experimental Calvinism (Puritanism)
- Fully meeting established academic requirements for service in a graduate school