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Jan 03, 2025
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2021-2022 Theological School
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
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Students in the Master of Divinity program complete 78 credit hours from the Theological School course listings, as well as approved courses from programs in the Caspersen Graduate School.
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Degree Requirements (78 credits)
I. Required Courses (29 credits)
Year-Long Vocational Internship Concurrent with Leadership Seminar (5 credits)
Mentored Portfolio (3 credits)
Immersive Intercultural Experience (3 credits total)
Learning Enrichment Requirements
All students fulfill learning enrichment requirements by taking courses designed with the following categories (no additional credit)
- 2 Problem-based learning courses (PBL)
- 1 Search for the Good Community course (GC)
- 1 Search for the Good Community course - Historical Emphasis (GCH)
- 1 course with arts-intensive learning (ARTS)
- 1 additional off-campus learning course (OCL or PREP)
II. Electives (22 credits)
Seven elective courses from Theological School offerings or from the Caspersen School programs by advisor approval.
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 (WMST)
- Conflict Resolution (CRES)
IV. Vocational Pathway (27 credits)
Students complete one of the following four vocational pathways:
A. Ministerial Leadership (MILE)
27 credits
1a. Hebrew Bible (3 credits)
- 3 credits with HEB attribute
2a. Christian Testament (3 credits)
- 3 credits with CNT attribute
3a. Theology (3 credits)
Choose one of the following:
4a. Practices in Ministry (9 credits)
9 credits from three different categories:
- Preaching (PREA)
- Pastoral Care and Counseling (PCC)
- Worship (WOR)
- Religious Education (REDU)
- Professional Ethics (ETH)
5a. One Denominational Polity Course (3 credits)
Note: Can be made exempt by petition.
6a. Additional Electives (6 credits)
B. United Methodist Ministry (UMM)
28 credits
1b. Hebrew Bible (3 credits)
- 3 credits with HEB attribute
2b. Christian Testament (3 credits)
- 3 credits with CNT attribute
3b. United Methodist Studies (10 credits)
4b. Worship (3 credits)
- 3 credits in Worship (WOR)
5b. Practices in Ministry (9 credits)
9 credits from three different categories:
- Preaching (PREA)
- Pastoral Care and Counseling (PCC)
- Religious Education (REDU)
- Professional Ethics (ETH)
C. Social Justice Advocacy (SJA)
27 credits
1c. Bible, Theology, and Justice (6 credits)
Choose two courses from the following:
2c. Religious Ethics (3 credits)
- 3 credits from Ethics (ETH)
3c. Social Analysis and Advocacy (9 credits)
- 9 credits from SJA offerings
4c. Leadership and Practice (9 credits)
9 credits from three different categories:
- Education (REDU)
- Conflict Resolution (CRES)
- Music or Arts (TMUS or ARTS)
- Interfaith (INTF)
5c. One Partnership for Religion and Education in Prisons (PREP) Course
D. Chaplaincy (CHAP)
27 credits
1d. Pastoral Care and Counseling (6 credits)
- 6 credits from Pastoral Care and Counseling (PCC, RPSY)
2d. Interfaith Understanding (3 credits)
- 3 credits from Interfaith or non-Christian religion-focused courses (INTF or REL)
3d. Chaplaincy Contexts (6 credits)
- 6 credits examining social contexts of chaplaincy (CHAP)
4d. Leadership and Practice (9 credits)
9 credits from three different categories:
- Education (REDU)
- Conflict Resolution (CRES)
- Bible (BBCL)
- Worship or the Arts (TMUS, ARTS, WOR)
5d. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (3 credits)
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