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2020-2021 Theological School (Admitted Fall 2020/Spring 2021) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry (MATM)


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Students in the Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry program complete 42 credits from Theological School listings, as well as approved courses from the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies.

Degree Requirements (42 credits)


Immersive Learning for Leadership (6 credits)


Select one: A or B. 

Learning Enrichment Requirements


All students fulfill a learning enrichment requirement by taking a course designated with the following attribute (no additional credits)

  • 1 Problem-based learning course (PBL)

II. Electives (12 credits)


  • 12 credits from Theological School or approved Caspersen Graduate School listings

III. Optional Concentration


Four courses from one of the following categories:

  • Africana and African American Religion (AFAM)
  • Religion and Ecology (ECO)
  • Religion and Social Justice (RSJ)
  • Women’s and Gender Studies (WSTT)
  • Conflict Resolution (CRES)

IV. Vocational Pathway (12 credits)


A. Ecology and Religion (ECRE)


  • 12 credits from Ecology and Religion offerings (ECO)

B. Pastoral Care (PASC)


  • 12 credits from Pastoral Care and Counseling offerings (PCC or RPSY)

C. Social Justice Advocacy (SOJA)


  • 12 credits in Social Justice Advocacy offerings (SJA)

Note: In this pathway, one course should be a PREP course (no additional credit)

D. Theology and Ministry (THMI)


  • 12 credits from Theological School or approved Caspersen Graduate School offerings

E. Worship, Music, and the Arts (MWA)


  • 12 credits from Worship, Music and the Arts offerings (WOR, TMUS, ARTS)

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