Masters Programs
MDiv
Master of Divinity
Ready to answer the call? Whether for ordination or chaplaincy preparation, the 72-credit MDiv is a foundational theological degree that will equip you to both lead and serve.
MA
Master of Arts
Become equipped to meet real-world needs by diving deeply into past traditions, present dialogue, and a continuing quest for understanding and wisdom. This 48-credit degree combines academic depth with vocational exploration, preparing you for further graduate study, religious leadership, or personal enrichment.
MTS
Master of Theological Studies
Respond to the world’s critical needs by cultivating dialogue and forging paths of reconciliation. This 48-credit degree prepares students to transform the world through the area of focus of your choice, tailored to your context. Are you ready to get your hands dirty?
MAMLS
Master of Arts in Ministry, Leadership, and Service
A 37-credit vocational degree that prepares students for leadership in a variety of ministry contexts. This degree is designed for those seeking ordination as a UMC Deacon, those seeking ordination in a Christian denomination that does not require the MDiv degree, or for laity or nonprofessionals in any religious tradition who seek to serve their communities in a variety of ways.
Doctoral Programs
DMin
Doctor of Ministry
You’ve started the trek. Now let us help you carry the load. Study with a diverse group of peers and mentors and apply your coursework to your own ministry context.
PhD (Practical Theology)
Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology
Take the next step by becoming a thought leader, contributing to both the academic community and society at large. Are you up to the challenge?
Concentrations
PhD (Religion)
Doctor of Philosophy in Religion
Expand your knowledge and add your own voice to the ever-growing library of religious imagination.
DPC
Doctor of Professional Counseling
Designed for Korean counselors or religious professionals who seek to practice spiritually integrated psychotherapy, the 36-credit DPC will propel you, personally and professionally, into an elevated stratum of research, clinical practice, and leadership.
SpD
Doctor of Spirituality
Designed especially for early- and mid-career professionals who are called to bring spiritual practice into their work and leadership, this fully online 36-credit degree is for all who believe we have the power to transform our leadership models and our world when we pay attention, seek to be astonished, and tell about it.