PROGRAMS
Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity (45 2-credit courses, 90 credits total) is the Seminary’s flagship program designed for current and aspiring pastors. The curriculum emphasizes biblical Hebrew and Greek, Old and New Testament biblical studies, systematic theology, church history, theology of the Christian life, pastoral theology, and Christian counseling. Pastoral oversight and mentoring are required at a local congregation. The M.Div. program may be completed in six years of half-time study or three years of full-time study.
Master of Christian Theology
The Master of Christian Theology (M.C.T.) is a 45-credit program designed to equip aspiring and ordained pastors, elders, deacons, and others called to ecclesial leadership. The M.C.T. program offers students biblical and theological knowledge and practical church wisdom through instruction in three subject areas: Biblical Studies, Systematic and Historical Theology, and Ecclesial Wisdom.
Church Enrichment Courses
Church enrichment courses are available to pastors, church sessions, and congregations at low- to no-cost as a benefit of our Church Partnership and Global Church Associates programs. These courses include Elder and Sessions training, Deacon training, biblical counseling, theology of death and dying, pastoral wisdom and best practices, Christian counseling, Church Safety & Security, and more. To find out more about how your congregation can be blessed through these Church Enrichment courses and support RES financially at the same time, follow the links to become a Church Partnership or Global Church Associate.