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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 conflict transformation and 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 - 15 SH from core requirements and 18 SH of CJP electives, RJ required courses and the practicum (chosen in consultation with academic advisor) Learn more about the RJ degree here
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
- PAX 534 and PAX 634 Foundations for Peacebuilding I and II (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 588 Nonviolent Mobilization for Social Change (3 credits)
- PAX 610 Facilitation: Process Design & Skills for Dialogue, Deliberation & Decision-making (3 credits)
Master of Arts in Restorative Justice
- PAX 534 and PAX 634 Foundations for Peacebuilding I and II (12 credits)
- PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 credits)
- PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 credits)
- Additional required RJ courses (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)