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About MDiv and MA Conflict Transformation or
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MA Restorative Justice Dual Degree
This degree combines study in Eastern Mennonite University’s world-renowned Center for Justice and Peacebuilding with theological and practical preparation for ministry. Those interested in working in conflict transformation and peacebuilding or restorative justice with a ministry focus would be well-suited for this degree.
Degree Requirements
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69 credit hours of coursework for
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degree -
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50 SH of the MDiv core curriculum and 19 SH of electives AND
33 credit hours of coursework for
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degree -
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12 SH from core requirements and
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21 SH of CJP electives, a high level Conflict Transformation course and a skills assessment course, and the practicum (chosen in consultation with an academic advisor)
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33 credit hours of coursework for
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degree -
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12 SH from core requirements and
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21 SH of CJP electives, RJ required courses, and the practicum (chosen in consultation with an academic advisor)
Seminary Core Curriculum (70 credits42 credits)
FS 503 Formation in Spiritual Practices (3 SH)
FS
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504 Formation in
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Narrative Identity (3 SH)
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BIBL 511 Old Testament: Text in Context (3 SH)
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BIBL 512 New Testament: Text in Context (3 SH)
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CTH 501/512 Christian
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Traditions I and II (6 SH)
FS
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698/
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699 Formation in
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Vocation and Leadership I
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& II (
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3 SH)
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CTT 634 Living Theology (3 SH)
CM 643 Missio Dei in Cultural Context (3 SH)
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CTE 702 Christian Ethics (3 SH)
12 hours of Biblical
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studies (12 SH)
For the MDiv, several integrative courses are included as designated electives .
MDiv- (8-9 SH from these designated electives).
CM 631 Churches and Social Transformation (3 SH)
CTE 640 Topics in Ethics (3 SH)
Anabaptist Studies course or CM 671 United Methodist History (2-3 SH)
To fulfill 3 SH of MDiv biblical studies requirements, choose one of these two courses:
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Additional MDiv electives (18 SH), including
at least one SMCL course and one CM course.
Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation Curriculum (33 credits)
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Foundations 1 sequence (6 SH)
PAX 533 Analysis: Understanding Conflict (3 SH)
PAX 532 Formation for Peacebuilding Practice (3 SH)
Foundations 2 sequence (3 SH)
PAX 635 Global Challenges, Local Struggles and Transnational Solidarities (3 SH)
PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 SH)
PAX
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665 Designing Processes for Conflict Transformation (3 SH) OR PAX 687 Critical Issues in Peacebuilding
Skills assessment courses - choose at least one:
PAX 601 Mediation & Negotiation (3 SH)
PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 SH)
PAX 610 Facilitation: Process Design & Skills for Dialogue, Deliberation & Decision-making (3 SH)
Two elective course (6 SH)
PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 SH)
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Master of Arts in Restorative Justice (33 credits)
Foundations 1 sequence (6 SH)
PAX
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533 Analysis: Understanding Conflict (3 SH)
PAX 532 Formation for Peacebuilding Practice (3 SH)
Foundations 2 sequence (6 SH)
PAX 635 Global Challenges, Local Struggles and Transnational Solidarities (3 SH)
PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 SH)
PAX
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571 Restorative Justice: Principles, Theories &
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Applications (3 SH)
PAX 676 Restorative Justice
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Practices (3 SH)
PAX 677 Restorative Justice and Whole System
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Approaches (3 SH)
One elective course (3 SH)
PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 SH)