Masters of Divinity (M. Div)

The focus of the Master of Divinity curriculum is on the vocation of ordained ministry. The program is designed primarily for students preparing for ordination in the Episcopal Church. Students pursuing ordination in other denominations are also welcome. The Seminary recognizes that some applicants may have educational or vocational goals apart from ordination that can be undergirdedby the breadth and orientation of the M. Div. program. Whatever their goals, students are expected to involve themselves fully in academic study, corporate worship, private prayer, and service to the community.

For those pursuing ordination or whose M.Div. degree is intended as preparation for ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement is required for this program. Normally, applicants to the M.Div. program must hold the degree of Bachelor of Arts or its equivalent. In the Episcopal Church, this means endorsement by the student’s bishop; for persons in other churches, it means endorsement by the comparable church authority. Applicants to the M.Div. program who do not seek ordination should articulate their goals clearly and state how the M.Div. would be important for fulfilling them.

For more information about the Foundation Curriculum, Degree Requirements, and Course Descriptions for a Masters of Divinity, click here.