MADCF Required Courses and Program Sequence
Area I - Biblical Studies (6 credit hours)
NT 501 Pentecostal Explorations of the New Testament ........................................ 3
OT 501 Pentecostal Explorations of the Old Testament ......................................... 3
Area II - Historical and Theological Studies (9 credit hours)
HT 601 Historical Theology ..................................................................................... 3
TS 603 Introduction to Christian Doctrine................................................................ 3
Area II Elective......................................................................................................... 3
Area III - Studies in the Life and Ministry of the Church (28 credit hours)
CF 701 Foundations for Christian Formation........................................................... 3
CF 702 Inductive Bible Study .................................................................................. 3
CF 703 Human Growth and Transformation ........................................................... 3
CF 713 Small Group Leadership ............................................................................ .... 1
CF 720 Teaching the Word ..................................................................................... 3
CF 721 Formational Leadership ............................................................................. 3
Ministry Focus Area Approved Courses ................................................................. 9
Practicum or Thesis................................................................................................. 3
Area IV - Personal Formation for Ministry (7 credit hours)*
SA 801 Pentecostal Foundations for Christian Ministry and Study ......................... 3
SA 802-805 Community of Faith and Ministry Development Groups...................... 4
*SA806 Care Practicum (1 credit hour) is also required if a care component is not included in the Discipleship Practicum.
TYPICAL MADCF PROGRAM SEQUENCE
Following is a typical course sequence and load. The planning of a student's program of studies should be done in consultation with the assigned advisor. Substitution of courses taken elsewhere for required courses must be approved by the Vice President of Academics and the MADCF Program Director.
Fall of First Year
CF 701 Foundations for Christian Formation........................................................... 3
NT 501 Pentecostal Explorations of the New Testament......................................... 3
SA 801 Pentecostal Foundations for Christian Ministry .......................................... 3
SA 802 Community of Faith and Ministry Development.......................................... 1
J-Term course in ministry focus (January or June).................................................. 3
Spring of First Year
CF 702 Inductive Bible Study .................................................................................. 3
HT 601 Historical Theology ..................................................................................... 3
OT 501 Pentecostal Explorations of the Old Testament.......................................... 3
SA 803 Community of Faith and Ministry Development.......................................... 1
Area II Elective......................................................................................................... 3
Total Credit Hours First Year: 26
Fall of Second Year
CF 703 Human Growth and Transformation ........................................................... 3
CF 713 Small Group Leadership ............................................................................ ... 1
SA 804 Community of Faith and Ministry Development ......................................... 1
Course in ministry focus area ................................................................................. 3
J-Term course in ministry focus (July or January) ................................................... 3
Spring of Second Year
CF 720 Teaching the Word...................................................................................... 3
CF 721 Formational Leadership ............................................................................. 3
CF 799 MADCF Thesis (due March 1)* or Practicum ............................................. 3
SA 805 Community of Faith and Ministry Development.......................................... 1
TS 603 Introduction to Christian Doctrine................................................................ 3
Total Credit Hours Second Year: 24
* Student should consult with his or her academic advisor in the previous semester regarding the thesis topic.
Total MADCF Degree Program Requirement: 50 Credit Hours