Oct 18, 2024

2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master of Divinity/Chaplaincy Specialization

Exploring the Ancient Mystery of faith for a postmodern world

Chaplaincy is a dynamic and growing field. Research shows that healthcare and mental health organizations, hospitals, senior centers, hospice providers, corporations, entertainment venues, airports, police and fire departments, the military, and other organizations have hired qualified people to serve as chaplains to their employees and customers. In addition, many of our denominational partners require that candidates from their traditions be ordained and appointed to chaplaincy positions. The Master of Divinity degree with Chaplaincy Specialization prepares students for the certification requirements of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains and the American Board of Certified Chaplains. It also meets ordination requirements for most Protestant, Episcopal, and other association ecclesial communities.

Degree Requirements:

Students pursuing ordination will direct electives toward completion of specified denominational requirements.

I. Scripture

15 credits:

STMM 5260 - Hebrew Scriptures: Prophetic Context 3 credit hours
STMM 5270 - Christian Scriptures: Narratives 3 credit hours
STMM 5380 - Christian Scriptures: Letters 3 credit hours
Elective in Hebrew Scriptures (3)
Elective in Christian Scriptures (3)

II. Systematic and Historical Theology

18 credits:

STMM 5000 - Theology of the Human Person 3 credit hours
STMM 5030 - Theology, Ecumenism, and Pluralism 3 credit hours
STMM 5490 - Methods and Contexts of Theological Reflection 3 credit hours
Elective in Systematic Theology (3)

Choose one of the following two courses:

STMM 5010 - Jesus the Christ 3 credit hours
STMM 5750 - Images of the Sacred 3 credit hours

Choose one of the following three courses:

STMM 5630 - History of Christian Spirituality 3 credit hours
STMM 5170 - History of Ancient Christianity 3 credit hours
STMA 5170 - History of Medieval Christianity 3 credit hours

III. Spirituality, Ethics, and Justice

15 credits:

STMM 5040 - Christian Theological Ethics 3 credit hours
STMM 5600 - Community, Culture, and Justice 3 credit hours
STMM 5610 - Christian Spirituality and Prayer 3 credit hours
STMM 5700 - Spiritual Discernment 3 credit hours
Elective in Ethics or Justice (3)

IV. Skills and Ministerial Formation

9 credits:

STMM 5530 - Professional Care Skills 3 credit hours
STML 5610 - Transformational Leadership 3 credit hours
Elective in Religious Education (3)

V. Worship and Liturgy

6 credits:

STMA 5500 - Preaching the Word: Homiletics 3 credit hours
Choose one of the following two courses:
STMM 5050 - Sacramental and Liturgical Theology 3 credit hours
STMM 5100 - Theology and Practice of Worship 3 credit hours

VI. Chaplaincy Specialization

15 credits:

STMM 5520 - Family Systems in Ministry 3 credit hours
STMM 5620 - Psychospiritual Development 3 credit hours
STMC 5540 - Group Theory and Techniques 3 credit hours

Choose two of the following courses:

STMC 5520 - Counseling Theory and Techniques 3 credit hours
STMC 5700 - Systemic Treatment of Addiction and Abuse 3 credit hours
STMC 5750 - Systems of Trauma Treatment 3 credit hours
STMC 5760 - Systemic Child and Adolescent Treatment 3 credit hours

VII. Clinical Pastoral Education Requirements

6 credits

STMA 5420 - Chaplaincy I: Chaplain as Reflective Practitioner 3 credit hours
STMA 5430 - Chaplaincy II 1 credit hour (1 credit)
STMA 5440 - Chaplaincy III 1 credit hour (1 credit)
STMA 5450 - Chaplaincy IV 1 credit hour (1 credit)

VIII. Program Synthesis

3 credits

STMA 5570 - MDiv Synthesis 3 credit hours

IX. Electives (21)

Minimum credits required for degree: (108)