Our Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
The Redeemer Seminary Master of Divinity Program provides biblical theological understanding, personal growth, and professional preparation for local church ministry or missionary endeavors, as well as assisting those Christians desiring a greater understanding of the Bible.
PLO #1: As a future elder/pastor, missionary, educator, or spiritual leader, comprehend the significant areas of Biblical Interpretation, Christian Theology, and Pastoral Ministry.
PLO #2: As a future elder/pastor, missionary, educator, or spiritual leader, construct personal theological convictions as well as a biblical philosophy of ministry with application to one’s desired vocational goals.
PLO #3: As a future elder/pastor, missionary, educator, or spiritual leader, combine the input of hermeneutical principles, the biblical languages, Bible backgrounds, and theological constructs to preach and teach expository messages to varied age levels and abilities within any ministry context.
PLO #4: As a future elder/pastor, missionary, educator, or spiritual leader, cultivate a genuine love for the Lord and for the people who may be entrusted to one’s care in the future.
PLO #5: As a future elder/pastor, missionary, educator, or spiritual leader, confirm the disciplines of holiness, compassion, prayer, and leadership that Jesus required for ministry.
COHORT STRUCTURE
In accordance with our desire to imitate Jesus, the M.Div. program at Redeemer Seminary utilizes the cohort model of education. This allows for a more intimate environment where students learn to shepherd God’s flock together along with greater personal interaction from the professor. Each cohort will consists of at most 12 men who share their efforts, encourage one another, and form personal relationships in ministry.
MENTOR LABS
The M.Div. program at Redeemer Seminary also includes Mentor Labs during the coursework. These occur for six out of the eight semesters. We design these labs for students to learn ministry from pastors and staff members who have had extensive experience in the local church. These groups dialog with questions regarding ministry and other areas of personal concern. Labs afford another very important way for encouragement and ministry preparation as students progress through the program.
WEEKEND SEMINARS
Redeemer Seminary may conduct at least one Weekend Seminar per semester. These occur on Fridays 6:30p-9p and Saturdays 8:30am-12:00pm. Redeemer invites specialists in various aspects of spiritual growth and church leadership to conduct the seminar for cohorts.
WINTER SESSION
During the month of January, between the Fall and Spring Semesters, Redeemer Seminary may offer courses in a concentrated format for 3 weeks. Enrollment is open to students who are currently enrolled at Redeemer Seminary, have been accepted for admission, or choose to attend only during Intersession (typically as an auditor).