MASTER OF DIVINITY (MDiv)

Recognizing that God has poured His gifts abundantly upon the church making some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, the purpose of this degree program is to prepare ordained ministers who are:

Informed by:

• The study of Biblical languages
• The Classical disciplines of Old and New Testament, History, Liturgy and Music, Systematic, Ascetical and Moral Theology
• An understanding of the Anglican heritage and global mission

Committed to:

• A life of prayer and study
• A vocation of holiness, simplicity, and self-denial
• An ever-deepening exploration of the Christian tradition
• A ministry of witness and service
• The formation and up-building of Christ-centered communities

Skilled in:

• Preaching Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life
• Administering faithfully the sacraments and pastoral offices in the Catholic Tradition
• Preparing and leading God’s people in public worship
• Exercising effective leadership in the parish and the wider church
• Providing godly counsel and spiritual direction
• Guiding persons in their spiritual development Fostering healthy growth in the church through evangelism and discipleship
• Relating the redemptive mission of the church to society
• Leading the church in carrying out Christ’s Great Commission

Curricular Overview and Degree Requirements

The Masters of Divinity at Nashotah House is a 96-credit professional degree, normally completed within a span of three years in full-time residence. The curricular requirements of the program are as listed below. For a recommended course sequence see the current Catalog.

Biblical Studies (21 credits)

• Biblical Interpretation
• Greek 1
• New Testament 1
• New Testament 2
• Hebrew 2
• Old Testament 1
• Old Testament 2

Systematic and Moral Theology (12 credits)

• Systematic Theology 1
• Systematic Theology 2
• Ethics and Moral Theology 1
• Ethics and Moral Theology 2

Church History and Historical Theology (15 credits)

• Church History 1
• Church History 2
• Church History 3
• Historical Theology 1
• Historical Theology 2

Liturgics and Ascetical Theology (15 credits)

• Liturgy 1
• Liturgy 2
• Ascetical Theology 1
• Ascetical Theology 2
• Church Music 1

Pastoral Ministry and Practical Theology (15 credits)

• Parish Ministry 1
• Parish Ministry 2
• Parish Ministry 3
• Homiletics 1
• Homiletic 2

Electives (18 credits)

• Greek 2
• Greek 3
• Hebrew 2
• Anglican Choral Tradition
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Teaching Parish Program (TPP)
• Cross-Cultural Immersion
• MDiv Thesis Option (6 credits)
• Other electives are offered on a rotating basis, including the intensive courses offered in the Epiphany and Petertide terms.

Extra-Curricular Requirements

• Field Education Placement (Middler Year) or Teaching Parish Program (TPP)
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or Teaching Parish Program (TPP)

CPE and TPP can be taken either for credit or not for credit as a fulfillment of graduation requirements. Not more than 6 credits of the MDiv electives can come from practica: CPE, TPP, of Cross-Cultural Immersion