M.Div. Student Learning Outcomes

Each program student learning outcome (PO) is supported by student learning outcome elements. The student learning outcome elements cover professional (P), affective (A), and cognitive (C) student learning outcomes.

• (PO1) The student will demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate God’s Word accurately via a biblically Pentecostal worldview.
  • (P1) The student will demonstrate proper implementation of Pentecostal-biblical-hermeneutical principles and their application to the modern believer via teaching, preaching, research, and writing.
  • (A1) The student will demonstrate an appreciation for interpretive models contrary to his/her theological worldview.
  • (C1) The student will demonstrate a historical and theological understanding of hermeneutical principles.
• (PO2) The student will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and apply pedagogical and communication methods appropriate for local church Christian education and ministerial education in the higher education context.
  • (P2) The student will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and apply methods for communication and instruction within the local ministry and ministerial education contexts.
  • (A2) The student will demonstrate wisdom in evaluating and applying pedagogical and communication methods appropriate for local church Christian education and ministerial education in the higher education context.
  • (C2) The student will demonstrate an understanding of pedagogical and communication methods appropriate for local church Christian education and ministerial education in the higher education context.
• (PO3) The student will demonstrate the ability to interpret, evaluate, and apply biblical and content knowledge to current practical theological issues.
  • (P3) The student will demonstrate the proper application of biblical and content knowledge to practical theological issues.
  • (A3) The student will demonstrate an appreciation for practical theological positions different from his/her own.
  • (C3) The student will demonstrate an understanding of current practical theological issues.
• (PO4) The student will demonstrate the ability to design, evaluate, and implement strategies for biblical servant leadership and discipleship development within diverse contextualized ministry settings.
  • (P4) The student will demonstrate the ability to implement strategies for biblical servant leadership and discipleship development within diverse contextualized ministry settings.
  • (A4) The student will demonstrate an appreciation for the different strategies for biblical servant leadership and discipleship development within diverse contextualized ministry settings.
  • (C4) The student will demonstrate an understanding of current strategies and best practices for biblical servant leadership and discipleship development within diverse contextualized ministry settings.