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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 peacebuilding or restorative justice with a ministry focus would be well-suited for this degree.
Degree Requirements
- 70 hours of coursework for the master of divinity degree- 51 SH of the MDiv core curriculum and 19 of Ministry Track electives
- 33 hours of coursework for the master of arts in conflict transformation degree- 15 SH from core requirements and 18 SH of CJP electives, a skills assessment course and the practicum (chosen in consultation with academic advisor)Learn more about the MACT degree here
OR - 33 hours of coursework for the master of arts in restorative justice degree
Seminary Core Curriculum
- FS 501/502 Formation in God’s Story I and II
- BVOT 511 Old Testament: Text in Context
- BVNT 512 New Testament: Text in Context
- CTH 501/512 Christian Tradition I and II
- FS 601/602 Formation in Ministry I and II
- CTT 634 Living Theology
- CM 643 Missio Dei in Cultural Context
- CTE 702 Christian Ethics
- 12 hours of Biblical languages or the alternate language track
For the MDiv several integrative courses are included as designated electives.
MDiv- 6 SH from two of these designated electives
- CM 631 Churches and Social Transformation
- SMCL 652 Managing Congregational Conflict
To fulfill 3 SH of MDiv biblical studies requirements, one of these two courses:
- BVG 541 Biblical Foundations for Justice and Peacemaking
- CTE 713 Sermon on the Mount: Peace, Justice and the Reign of God
Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation Curriculum
- Foundations for Peacebuilding I and II (12 credits)
- Research Methods for Social Change (3 credits)
- Practicum (6-9 credits)
- Skills assessment courses (Choose at least one):
- Mediation & Negotiation
- Restorative Justice Practices
- Transforming Trauma
- Facilitation: Process Design & Skills for Dialogue, Deliberation & Decision-making
Master of Arts in Restorative Justice
- Foundations for Peacebuilding I and II (12 credits)
- Research Methods for Social Change (3 credits)
- Practicum (6-9 credits)
- Additional RJ courses (9 credits):
- Restorative Justice: the Promise, the Challenge (3 credits)
- Restorative Justice Practices (3 credits)
- Restorative Justice and Whole System Approaches (3 credits)