The challenge of ministerial education is to build the integration of these subject matters into the curriculum in such a way that the diverse subjects reinforce each other, creating a unified course of study. This allows us to build connections among these courses, using common texts and interdisciplinary web page chat rooms where possible. Furthermore, all courses in the M.Div. program intentionally raise the issues of the relation of course material to the practice of ministry. Thus the scheduling and structuring of the courses are designed to facilitate the integration of subjects toward the integrity of ministry. Curriculum The Master of Divinity program consists of 90 units of course work, including field placements.
Students pursuing their studies full time can complete the program within three academic years.
The faculty encourages students to design an emphasis in one subject area, either drawn from the disciplines or in interdisciplinary areas such as Native American Studies or Urban Ministries. Taking a minimum of four courses beyond those required constitutes an emphasis. One of these courses may be a directed study internship, such as in the Native American or Urban Ministries emphasis. An evening degree can be obtained within five years. This is accomplished through the clustered schedule for required classes.