About Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation or Master of Arts in 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 of Ministry Track 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 (70 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 601/602 Formation in Ministry I and II (6 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 languages or the alternate language track
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 640 Topics in Ethics (3 sh)
- Anabaptist Studies course or CM 671 United Methodist History (2-3sh)
To fulfill 3 SH of MDiv biblical studies requirements, choose one of these two courses:
- BVG 541 Biblical Foundations for Justice and Peacemaking (3 sh)
- BVG 621 Interpreting the Biblical Text (3 sh)
Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation Curriculum (33 credits)
- PAX 534 and PAX 634 Foundations for Peacebuilding 1 and 2 (12 credits)
- PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 credits)
- PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 credits)
- Skills assessment courses - choose at least one:
- PAX 601 Mediation & Negotiation (3 credits)
- PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 credits)
- PAX 610 Facilitation: Process Design & Skills for Dialogue, Deliberation & Decision-making (3 credits)
OR
Master of Arts in Restorative Justice (33 credits)
- PAX 534 and PAX 634 Foundations for Peacebuilding 1 and 2 (12 credits)
- PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 credits)
- PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 credits)
- PAX 571 Restorative Justice: Principles, Theories & Applications (3 credits)
- PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 credits)
- PAX 677 Restorative Justice and Whole System Approaches (3 credits)