Mentored Ministry
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www.emu.edu/lancaster/seminary/
We are The Pastoral and Theological Studies program at EMU-Lancaster is approved by the Pennsylvania Dept of Education for the MDiv and for the Certificates in Ministry Leadership and Theological. Lancaster students can pursue the MACL too, but at the moment they receive that degree through EMS. We are currently seeking approval for the MACL from PDE and expect to receive it soon.
The curriculum at the Pennsylvania extension site matches the curriculum on main campus while making minor adjustments for size and setting. The extension focuses on core curriculum courses, about six each semester, that are deemed “Anabaptist-critical” for leadership in Mennonite and Anabaptist-related congregations. emu.edu/lancaster/seminary/courses
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Students who wish to take courses for credit offered through EMS at EMU-Lancaster are admitted for study through the normal admissions process for the Seminary. They receive EMU identification numbers and are eligible to receive library and information services.
Library Services: EMU/S in Pennsylvania -Lancaster is supported by the Hartzler Library on the university main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The catalog, a wide variety of periodicals, reference works and database search capabilities are available online. Books and library materials are regularly transported between the main campus and the Lancaster, Pennsylvania center. Hartzler Library is the primary library resource for students at the extension.
In addition, EMS in Pennsylvania has EMU-Lancaster has entered into formal agreements for access privileges and services with three libraries containing extensive theological resources. These libraries are within 30 minutes driving distance of most students and are open during regular business hours and some evenings and weekends. They are each staffed by library professionals equipped to assist the research and reference needs of students.
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Information Systems and Technological Support: The offices and classroom at the extension in Lancaster are linked to the main campus computer network. Various databases, student records, budgets, instructional technologies are all accessible from EMU at -Lancaster. The Information Systems department for main campus monitors and maintains the information technology in Pennsylvania. There is a high speed wireless connection to the internet for students and faculty.
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