Divinity (MDiv)

The M.Div. in Pastoral Studies program is a 72-credit-hour degree program.

Curriculum Overview:

• Core Areas:
  • Systematic Theology (12 credits)
  • Moral Theology (9 credits)
  • Biblical Studies (9 credits)
  • Canon Law (3 credits)
  • Church History (6 credits)
  • Liturgical Studies (6 credits)
  • Spirituality (3 credits)
  • Pastoral Ministry (18 credits)
  • Ministry Seminars (6 credits)
  • Academic Electives (12 credits)

Practical Training:

• Supervised Ministry: Students are required to complete six credits of Basic Supervised Ministry or a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E.), followed by an Advanced Supervised Ministry course.
• Integration Courses: Designed to integrate theoretical and practical aspects of ministry, including Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Capstone Seminars focusing on pastoral leadership.

Special Concentrations:

• Hispanic Ministry: Additional requirements involving Spanish language and Hispanic/Latino studies with placement in a setting involving Hispanic ministry.

Language Requirement:

• Reading knowledge of Latin, which must be satisfied by the end of the first fall semester in the program.

$1,160 / credit hour

More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.