Master of Divinity Program
Purpose
The 87 semester-hour Master of Divinity program is the basic graduate professional degree program in the seminary and is designed to provide the foundational academic preparation for an educated ministry.
The focus of the M.Div. Program is on pastoral ministry, but the curriculum is organized to provide ample opportunities for students to explore and develop their interests and competences in other forms of service, including ministerial vocations in Christian education, college and seminary teaching, campus ministry, institutional chaplaincy, pastoral care and counseling, the administration of church agencies, the ministry of music, church-related social work, and global mission work.
Program Goals
Upon completing the M.Div. Program, students will be able to:
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demonstrate ability to interpret the Bible by employing appropriate hermeneutical tools;
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reflect theologically about their life and ministry by utilizing biblical, historical, social scientific, philosophical, and liturgical tools;
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articulate Christian faith in contemporary society, nourished by a critical awareness of historical roots;
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integrate their historical and theological studies into their ministerial identity and practice;
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describe, analyze, articulate, proclaim, teach, and evaluate the explicit and implicit theologies of individuals, churches, and communities;
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guide their churches and communities in addressing issues of peace and justice.
For more information on the M.Div. Program, please go to the 2008-2009 Catalog.