BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND MASTER OF DIVINITY – ON CAMPUS
Jump start your Ministry Career
Earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Divinity in only five years—on campus or online! You will combine undergraduate, seminary and real workplace experience to be equipped for many types of Christian ministry around the globe. Accelerated Pastoral Ministries Degree.
Accelerated Pastoral Major Didsbury, Alberta, Canada
“I love that I can take seminary courses alongside my undergraduate courses. It allowed me to complete my program two years sooner than if I had done each degree separately. I also appreciate the one-year paid internship that is built into my program. It will allow me to get ministry experience without being financially burdened.”
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
What Will You Learn?
In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life. Literature Degree.
Handle the Scriptures accurately
Build a strong foundation to serve well in your unique ministry setting in Bible and theology, life and ministry and church and culture. You will get multiple levels of instruction in the original biblical language of Greek to hone your Bible study skills.Â
Serve the church effectively
Gain practical, hands-on experience through an internship or integrated ministry project. You will be guided by mentors who have served and are serving well in teaching and local church ministries.
Love God supremely; love all people equally
Build character, competency and commitment for pastoral ministry. You will complete units of course-related practical ministry, including evangelism and Bible teaching.
Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.
All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CSU First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
Academic and Research Writing [EN121]
Speech Communication [SP100]
History Core Elective
Humanities Elective
Writing Across the Disciplines [EN122]
Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
Survey of Biblical Themes in Literature [LI203]
General Psychology [PS100]
Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]
Theology Survey [TH211]
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Elements of Greek – 1 [NT502]
Introduction to Old Testament & Old Testament Literature [OT500]
The Personal Life of the Ministry Leader [PA311]
Expository Preaching [PA412]
Humanities Elective
Seminary Elective
The Family Life of the Ministry Leader [EM412], or Theology & Practice of Family [PIT800]
Advanced Expository and Criticism [EN406]
Introduction to New Testament & New Testament Literature [NT501]
Elements of Greek – 2 [NT503]
Math or Science Elective
Seminary Church and Culture Elective
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Second Year - Summer
Greek Exegetical Methods [NT506]
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Elements of Hebrew – 1 [OT502]
Preaching the New Testament [PT612]
Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
Foundations of The Christian Faith [TH500]
Seminary Bible or Language Elective
Seminary Life and Ministry Elective
Elements of Hebrew – 2 [OT503]
Dynamics of Discipleship [PS310]
Principles of Spiritual Formation [PT512]
Theology and Practice of Worship [PT520]
Preaching the Old Testament [PT611]
Pneumatology & Ecclesiology [TH563]
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Third Year - Summer
Hebrew Exegesis [OT600]
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Fifth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Internship [PT740] – 6 credits
Internship [PT741] – 6 credits
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Program Highlights
You will round out your education with a paid pastoral internship or integrated ministry project to give you practical work experience alongside a sound ministry mentor.
You can complete the program entirely online or in an immersive on-campus setting in as few as five years.
Prepare for Ministry.
Fuel your eagerness to reach people for Christ! You will be equipped with the leadership skills, knowledge and experience to effectively make an impact on the world for Christ.
While you prepare for your career you’ll also earn a double major in Biblical Studies. At CSU, you’ll experience personal mentorship with someone who cares deeply about you and your relationship with your Creator. You’ll be challenged to think through topics and questions through a biblical worldview. Your Bible courses will lay a foundation for whatever path God has for your life.
When you attend this Bible college, you’re getting more than just a degree—you’re getting the tools, support system and encouragement to follow Christ with your whole heart—long after graduation.
WHY CSU?
You want to choose a college:
 Where you can get prepared for your future.  Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.  Where you truly find your fit.
Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.
(Hint—it's way less than "sticker" price! Plus, our costs continually fall below our in-state, private school competitors' actual costs.)
A Christ-centered education is a wise investment. That's why we make biblical education as affordable as possible for students like you.
Scholarships are for Christian character, work ethic and academics. 99% of full-time, on-campus students get free financial aid. (Based on incoming class of Fall 2021)
For more than 90 years, CSU has prepared Christ-centered, career-ready graduates to serve around the globe in a variety of ministries and careers. You'll learn from trusted professors who have a heart for Christ and desire for discipleship. You'll join a community of CSU students who are passionate about using their talents to serve Christ.
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See how you fit in here at CSU, where you'll learn through a biblical worldview, become part of an encouraging community and prepare to serve Christ through your life and career.
 Where you can get prepared for your future.
