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The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is the basic professional degree for ministry in the church. In many denominations it is one requirement for ordination. In the United Methodist Church, it is among the requirements in the primary track toward ordination as elder. The MDiv is offered on both the Kansas City Campus and the Oklahoma City Campus.
Degree Requirements
The MDiv calls for the completion of 90 credit hours. Students may complete the degree in three years. However, the demands of course work, ministry setting, and family responsibilities prompt many students to take four years (22-23 credit hours per year) or longer. All requirements must be completed within eight years. MDiv requirements include Contextual Education classes and one Immersion experience. Read more
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Specializations
MDiv students who demonstrate strength and potential in a particular area and have a satisfactory level of achievement in their academic work can focus on a specific field of interest. After completion of 15 credit hours and consultation with faculty in the area of interest a student may apply for a specialization.
Specializations require 15 credit hours of course work. The electives required for specializations are offered on a 2-3 year cycle.
The MDiv specializations in Christian Religious Education and Evangelism may meet the academic requirements for professional certification in Christian education, youth ministry, or evangelism in the United Methodist Church.
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