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
- 70 credit hours of coursework for the Master of Divinity degree - 51 SH of the MDiv core curriculum and 19 SH of electives AND
- 33 credit 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 an academic advisor)
OR
33 credit hours of coursework for the Master of Arts in Restorative Justice degree - 15 SH from core requirements and 18 SH of CJP electives, RJ required courses, and the practicum (chosen in consultation with an academic advisor)
Seminary Core Curriculum (43 credits)
- FS 501/502 Formation in God’s Story I and II (6 SH)
- BVOT 511 Old Testament: Text in Context (3 SH)
- BVNT 512 New Testament: Text in Context (3 SH)
- CTH 501/512 Christian Tradition I and II (6 SH)
- FS 701/702 Formation in Missional Leadership I & 11 (4 SH)
- CTT 634 Living Theology (3 SH)
- CM 643 Missio Dei in Cultural Context (3 SH)
- CTE 702 Christian Ethics (3 SH)
- 12 hours of Biblical studies (12 SH)
For the MDiv, several integrative courses as designated electives (8-9 SH).
- 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)
Additional MDiv electives (18 SH), including
- at least one SMCL course and one CM course.
Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation Curriculum (33 credits)
- PAX 534 and PAX 634 Foundations for Peacebuilding 1 and 2 (12 SH)
- PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 SH)
- PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 SH)
- 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)
OR
Master of Arts in Restorative Justice (33 credits)
- PAX 534 and PAX 634 Foundations for Peacebuilding 1 and 2 (12 SH)
- PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 SH)
- PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 SH)
- PAX 571 Restorative Justice: Principles, Theories & Applications (3 SH)
- PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 SH)
- PAX 677 Restorative Justice and Whole System Approaches (3 SH)