MASTER OF DIVINITY

On-Campus OR Online


We offer the M.Div. degree in partnership with the Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia. The degrees are accredited by the Association for Theological Schools and conferred by RES.


Purpose

The M.Div. is for individuals preparing for pastoral ministry in an Anglican context.


Structure

The program comprises 30 courses (plus concurrent field education) and may be completed in three academic years if taken full-time. The curriculum divides into four subjects:


  1. Holy Scripture
  2. Sacred Theology
  3. Church History
  4. Pastoral Ministry


Requirements for Graduation

  • Pass a minimum of 30 courses
  •  Complete Field Education placements concurrent with academic studies
  • Pass the oral Doctrine Exam
  • Pass the written English Bible Exam. 
  • Students are expected to attend Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Holy Communion services in the chapel during term.


Course of Study


Holy Scripture (10 courses)

  • Old Testament I, II, III
  • New Testament I, II, III
  • Hermeneutics
  • Greek I, II, Hebrew

 

 Sacred Theology (8 courses)

  • Theology I, II, III
  • Moral Theology
  • Apologetics
  • Prayer Book Theology
  • Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion
  • Patristics

 

Church History (4 courses)

  • History, I, II, III
  • Anglican History

 

Pastoral Ministry (6 courses)

  • Pastoral Ministry
  • Preaching I, II
  • Evangelism
  • Liturgics
  • Anglican Ecclesiology and Polity