Pastoral Ministry

(for traditional congregations and emerging Christian communities)

A denominational polity course is required for this track, and Clinical Pastoral Education is strongly recommended.

Academic Ministry

 For students who feel called to model for the church what it means to love God with the mind by artfully bringing academic learnings into the life of the church through teaching, writing and on-going scholarship.

Inter-cultural & Community Mission

For students who feel called to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in diverse contexts, providing leadership for new communities of faith and neighborhood ministries that embody evangelical spirit, social conscience and public witness, whether locally or internationally.

Chaplaincy or Spiritual Direction

 For students who feel called to serve as Chaplains or Spiritual Directors  practicing the skills of presence, listening, discernment, and empathy while offering appropriate, caring responses.

In addition to the above MDiv core requirements, students are expected to choose many of their electives from these suggested courses: