Master of Divinity/Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Direction

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Master of Divinity/Post-Master’s Certificates

The combined Master of Divinity and Post-Master’s Certificate in Spirituality or Spiritual Direction offers students the opportunity to prepare for leadership ministry more completely grounded in spiritual discipline and practice. This degree allows the student to recognize shared requirements in both the degree and certificate, freeing them to maximize their ministerial preparation.

Degree Requirements:

I. Scripture

18 credits:

STMM 5240 - Hebrew Scriptures: Wisdom and Narratives
STMM 5260 - Hebrew Scriptures: Prophetic Context
STMM 5270 - Christian Scriptures: Narratives
STMM 5380 - Christian Scriptures: Letters
Elective in Hebrew Scriptures (3)
Elective in Christian Scriptures (3)

II. Systematic and Historical Theology

24 credits:

Choose one of the following:

III. Spirituality, Ethics and Justice

21 credits:

IV. Skills and Ministerial Formation

18 credits:

STMM 5530 - Professional Care Skills
STMM 5570 - Internship and Integration I
STMM 5580 - Internship and Integration II
STMA 5460 - Internship and Integration III
STMA 5550 - Internship and Integration IV
Elective in Religious Education (3)

V. Worship and Liturgy

6 credits:

Elective in Worship or Liturgy (3)

Choose one of the following:

VI. Spirituality

12 credits:

VII. Program Synthesis

3 credits:

STMA 5570 - MDiv Synthesis

Master of Divinity/Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Direction

Master of Divinity/Post-Master’s Certificates

Degree Requirements:

I. Scripture

II. Systematic and Historical Theology

Choose one of the following:

III. Spirituality, Ethics and Justice

IV. Skills and Ministerial Formation

V. Worship and Liturgy

Choose one of the following:

VI. Spirituality

VII. Program Synthesis

VIII. Electives: (21)

Minimum credits required for degree: (123)