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Comparison Chart of the MDiv and MTS Programs
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Master of Divinity (MDiv)
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Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
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Primary
Emphasis |
The MDiv program prepares learned ministers
for service in a variety of parish, academic, community, and clinical
settings. Preparation for ministry occurs at the intersection of the
academic study of religion and the completion of at least two units of
field education. While developing competence in arts of ministry,
students learn to engage critically in and deepen their understanding of
their own tradition, as well as the multireligious context in which they
will serve. |
The MTS program enables students to explore the
languages, literatures, thought, institutions, practices, normative
claims, and structures of a variety of religious traditions. Entering
students choose one of 16 areas of focus, or may craft an
individual area of focus with their faculty adviser. MTS students may
choose to participate in field education as part of their program. |
Vocational
Goals |
The majority of students who receive the
MDiv degree enter ministry in parish, academic, community, and clinical
settings. Some pursue advanced degrees in religion or other scholarly
and professional fields. Others use their MDiv preparation for
professions in law, journalism, public policy, international relations,
medicine or human services. |
The majority of students who receive the MTS degree
begin careers as scholars and educators in religion. A substantial
number combine theological education with preparation in another field,
such as law, journalism, public policy, international relations,
medicine or human services. |
Program
Requirements |
- The equivalent of three years of full-time study (24 half
courses).
- Choice of a particular religious tradition in which to prepare
for ministry.
- Three introductory courses and the MDiv Senior Seminar, which
includes the senior paper, a thesis of 30-40 pages exploring a
question in ministry.
- Six courses in Histories, Theologies, and Practices.
- Three courses in Theories and Practices of Scriptural
Interpretation.
- Three courses in a religion outside the tradition chosen for
ministry.
- Completion of the second-year essay, which is intended to give
students the opportunity to complete a portion of the intellectual
work necessary for the senior paper.
- Two units of field education and demonstrated competence in
three arts of ministry courses.
- Three semesters of study in a single language.
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- The equivalent of two years of full-time study (16 half
courses).
- Choice of one of 16 areas of focus and six courses within the
area of focus.
- Three courses significantly outside the area of focus.
- Of the 16 half courses, two must be in two different
religious traditions.
- Intermediate-level reading competence in a single language that
is (normally and preferably) relevant to the student's area of
focus.
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