Degree Requirements

Below is a list of degree requirements for the Master of Divinity degree.

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

I. Scripture (18 credits)

• Hebrew Scriptures: Wisdom and Narratives
• Hebrew Scriptures: Prophetic Context
• Christian Scriptures: Narratives
• Christian Scriptures: Letters
• Elective in Hebrew Scripture
• Elective of Christian Scripture

II. Systematic and Historical Theology (24 credits)

• Methods and Contexts of Theological Reflection
• Theology of the Human Person
• Jesus the Christ
• Theology, Ecumenism, and Pluralism
• God and the World
• Elective in Systematic Theology
  Choose two (2) of the following courses:
• History of Ancient Christianity
• History of Christian Spirituality
• History of Medieval Christianity
• History of the Reformation

III. Spirituality, Ethics, and Justice (21 credits)

• Christian Theological Ethics
• Community, Culture, and Justice
• Christian Spirituality and Prayer
• Psychospiritual Development
• Spiritual Discernment
• Contemporary Expressions in Spirituality
• Elective in Ethics or Justice

IV. Skills and Ministerial Formation (18 credits)

• Professional Care Skills
• Internship & Integration I, II, III & IV
• Elective in Religious Education

V. Worship and Liturgy Courses (6 credits)

• Sacramental and Liturgical Theology or Theology and Practice of Worship
• Elective in Worship/Liturgy

VI. Program Synthesis (3 credits)

• MDiv Synthesis

VII. Electives (18 credits)

For complete course descriptions, credit information and more please visit the SU Academic Catalog.