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About MDiv and MA Conflict Transformation or 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
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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 42 credits)
FS
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503 Formation in Spiritual Practices (3 SH)
FS 504 Formation in Narrative Identity (3 SH)
BIBL 511 Old Testament: Text in Context
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(3 SH)
BIBL 512 New Testament: Text in Context
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(3 SH)
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)
CTT 634 Living Theology (3 SH)
CM 643 Missio Dei in Cultural Context
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(3 SH)
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
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640 Topics in Ethics (3 SH)
Anabaptist Studies course or CM 671 United Methodist History
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(2-3 SH
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- BVG 541 Biblical Foundations for Justice and Peacemaking
- BVG 621 Interpreting the Biblical Text
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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
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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
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SH)
PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3
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SH)
PAX 610 Facilitation: Process Design & Skills for Dialogue, Deliberation & Decision-making (3
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SH)
Two elective course (6 SH)
PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 SH)
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Master of Arts in Restorative Justice (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 (6 SH)
PAX 635 Global Challenges, Local Struggles and Transnational Solidarities (3 SH)
PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3
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SH)
PAX
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571 Restorative Justice: Principles, Theories &
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Applications (3
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SH)
PAX 676 Restorative Justice
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Practices (3
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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)