Program Requirements:
For a Dual Degree MDiv/MAOL, a total of 83 SH is required
MDiv: a total of 53 54 SH required (44 45 SH of the MDiv core curriculum, 9 SH required electives). From the MDiv core, the alternative track is the default set of courses to complete the 12 SH Biblical Language/Studies requirement. In conversation with their advisor, students could substitute the Primary Language track for this requirement.
MAOL: 15 SH from core, the 12 SH of required electives, and 3 SH electives (chosen in consultation with academic advisor) for a total of 35 SH.
Joint program details:
There are 12 SH of dual electives that apply towards each program’s degree requirements
The mentorship and capstone program requirements for the MAOL are satisfied by FS 601/602 and FS 701/702. The director of the MAOL program or designated faculty will serve as an additional advisor on the capstone project.
MDIV Courses
Formation Courses (14 15 SH)
FS 503 Formation in Spiritual Practices (3 SH)
FS 504 Formation in Narrative Identity (3 SH)
FS 601 Formation in Ministry I (3 SH)
FS 602 Formation in Ministry II (3 SH)
FS
701698 Formation in
MissionalVocation and Leadership I (2 SH)
FS
702699 Formation in
MissionalVocation and Leadership II (
21 SH)
Other Required Courses (18 SH)
- BVOT
BIBL 511
Old TestamentHebrew Bible: Text in Context (3 SH)
- BVNT
BIBL 512 New Testament: Text in Context (3 SH)
CTH 501 Christian Traditions I (3 SH)
CTH 512 Christian Traditions II (3 SH)
CTT 634 Living Theology (3 SH)
CM 643 Missio Dei in Cultural Context (3 SH)
Biblical Language/Studies (12 SH)
Take one of these:
- BVOT
BIBL 532 Elementary Hebrew (3 SH) or
- BVNT
BIBL 531 Elementary Greek (3 SH)
And all of these
- BVG
BIBL 621 Interpreting the Biblical Text (3 SH)
- BVOT course O.T. Biblical
BIBL course Hebrew Bible Book Study (3 SH)
BVNT course N.T. Biblical BIBL course New Testament Book Study (3 SH)
*Students could substitute the Biblical languages track
MAOL Courses
OLS Core Courses (15 SH)
OLS 510 Leadership & Management for Common Good (3 SH)
OLS 520 Introduction to Leadership Studies (3 SH)
OLS 530 Organizational Behavior (3 SH)
OLS 540 Managerial Finance & Accounting I (3 SH)
OLS 560 Leadership Seminar (3 SH)
Required Electives for Dual MDiv & MAOL (12 SH)
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CTE 702 Christian Ethics (3 SH)
CM 631 Churches & 635 Faith-Based Social Transformation (3 SH)
One additional course with either PAX, CM or BVG BIBL heading (3 SH)
Electives (12 SH)
Choose courses that work toward your capstone.