Master's of Divinity (M. Div.) Program
The Preparation program for Holy Orders, also known as the Master of Divinity Program is offered to provide the following:
GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students must successfully complete the core courses listed along with the courses necessary to prepare them for their specific ministry role. It is not the intention of Saint John the Beloved to require a specific ministerial role for the student to fulfill upon completion. It is hoped that either before the student applies for admission, or during the core coursework, the student has experienced a period of discernment and reached a decision as to how they will answer God’s call to service.
CORE COURSES
Each student is required to complete the below courses or apply for an exemption from the course based on previous experience, formal learning, or self study. Approval of any course waiver is the sole decision of the Rector.
The suggested Formation Program in preparation for ordination to Holy Orders will be composed of 90 credits over a three year period. Each semester will be 20 weeks long. Mini-mesters are 5 weeks long in the summer.
The Synthesis Seminar is the last course for the Master of Divinity program. It is designed to assist the student to synthesize, integrate, and articulate their personal, ministerial, spiritual, and theological understandings based on all previous course work. It is important for each student to see the path they have taken from the start of their studies to their degree completion. By doing so, the student will be more capable of taking the knowledge gained and articulate how this knowledge accentuates and guides their gifts for their calling in ministry.
The following suggested schema represents the core courses for the Master of Divinity degree:
- A general theological understanding that prepares priests, deacons, and the religious members to more effectively participate in the mission of the church;
- A background in theological disciplines as a foundation for further study; and
- A multi-disciplinary education: to provide a sound foundation for those answering God’s call to service.
- Formation experience of prayer, spiritual direction and practicums.
GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students must successfully complete the core courses listed along with the courses necessary to prepare them for their specific ministry role. It is not the intention of Saint John the Beloved to require a specific ministerial role for the student to fulfill upon completion. It is hoped that either before the student applies for admission, or during the core coursework, the student has experienced a period of discernment and reached a decision as to how they will answer God’s call to service.
CORE COURSES
Each student is required to complete the below courses or apply for an exemption from the course based on previous experience, formal learning, or self study. Approval of any course waiver is the sole decision of the Rector.
The suggested Formation Program in preparation for ordination to Holy Orders will be composed of 90 credits over a three year period. Each semester will be 20 weeks long. Mini-mesters are 5 weeks long in the summer.
The Synthesis Seminar is the last course for the Master of Divinity program. It is designed to assist the student to synthesize, integrate, and articulate their personal, ministerial, spiritual, and theological understandings based on all previous course work. It is important for each student to see the path they have taken from the start of their studies to their degree completion. By doing so, the student will be more capable of taking the knowledge gained and articulate how this knowledge accentuates and guides their gifts for their calling in ministry.
The following suggested schema represents the core courses for the Master of Divinity degree:
Year 1:
Year 3:
| Year 2:
|
(c) 2010 - St. John the Beloved Seminary
