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* All credits are quarter credits
** Years average is based on FT at 3 classes per quarter 

I. Scripture

Six credits:
STMM 526 Hebrew Scriptures (3)
STMM 527 Christian Scriptures (3)

II. Systematic and Historical Theology

Twelve credits:
STMM 500 Christian Anthropology (3)
STMM 501 Christology (3)
STMM 503 Theology in an Ecumenical Context (3)
STMA 516 History of Ancient Christianity (3) or
STMA 517 History of Medieval Christianity

III. Spirituality, Ethics and Justice

Nine credits:
STMM 504 Christian Ethics (3)
STMM 561 Contemporary Christian Spirituality and Prayer (3)
STMM 560 Ministry in a Multicultural Context (3)

 IV. Pastoral Skills and Ministerial Formation

Fifteen credits:
STMM 553 Pastoral Care Skills (3)
STMM 554 Fostering Communities of Faith (3)

Choose option a. or b: (9)  
a. STMM 557, 558, 559 Ministerial and Theological Integration I, II, and III

b. STMM 548 Theological Reflection in Ministry, 
    STMM 555 Personal Identity and Pastoral Call and 
    STMM 556 Professional Identity and Pastoral Call

V. Worship and Liturgy

Choose one of the following two courses (3)

STMM 505 Sacramental and Liturgical Theology
STMM 510 Theology and Practice of Worship

VI. Electives (9)

MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE................................54    
  

Focus Areas

Theological Sophistication
Ability to reflect theologically on the central themes of the Christian tradition. Reading scriptural texts critically.

Practical Idealism
Ability to draw critically and constructively on Christian moral traditions to lead sustainably toward a more just and humane world. Ability to lead from spiritual depth toward action for justice and wholeness in the world.

Perspective Expansion
Ability to be a responsive, discerning listener who can enter the worldview of the other. Knowledge of the interaction of religious/spiritual experience and culture in their ecumenical and multicultural dimensions.

Spiritual Leadership
Ability to discern and nurture spiritual experience in relation to self and others. Ability to articulate and live from an understanding of self as human, minister, and leader.

Theological Reflection
Ability to articulate one's relationship with God, as it is informed by theological reflection in one's social context.

Ecclesial Knowledge
Knowledge of traditions in relation to sacramental theology, liturgical method, worship elements and structure, and the ability to engage them in an ecumencial diversity of praxis.

   
Post-Master's Certificate in Diaconal Ministry