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MDiv Distribution Categories and Arts of Ministry

MDiv students (those entering the program in the fall of 2005 or later) are required to distribute their courses among three distribution categories:

Three courses within the theories, methods, and practices of scriptural interpretation in the tradition in which they are preparing to minister (SI);
Six courses within the histories, theologies, and practices of the tradition in which they are preparing to minister (HTP);
Three courses within a religious tradition other than the one in which they are preparing to minister (OR).

See Course Listings by MDiv Distribution Category for a list of the courses in each category.

N.B.: These distribution categories are not relevant for students who began the MDiv program before fall 2005. See Course Listings by ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area (I, II, and III) for courses that satisfy those distribution requirements.

All MDiv students are also required to demonstrate proficiency in three arts of ministry by directly linking a ministerial art course with at least one field education experience. See Course Listings by MDiv Art of Ministry for a list of ministerial art courses.

Complete information on MDiv requirements may be found in the HDS Handbook for Students.

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MDiv Distribution Categories and Arts of Ministry