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Master of Divinity Dual Degrees

The ninety-seven-credit hour MDiv dual degrees (plus eleven credit hours of field education) are designed to equip leaders for ministry and management whether their vocation is found in the parish, the para- church organization, or the business and nonprofit world. Additionally, the MDiv may lead to Ordination to Word and Sacrament or Word and Service in the Evangelical Covenant Church. Learning outcomes for the Master of Divinity can be found on the Master of Divinity catalog page.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Divinity dual degree is awarded to students who:

  1. Complete all Vocational and Spiritual Formation for Leadership evaluations and receive approval by faculty vote.
  2. Complete the required 97 semester hours of academic course work, plus 11 field education credit hours.
  3. Maintain a grade point average of 2.5. No grade under C- shall be counted toward the degree.
  4. Exemplify a quality of life and commitment suitable for ministry.
  5. Rectify all incomplete grades no later than week seven of the semester in which they plan to graduate.
  6. Fulfill all financial obligations to the Seminary.
  7. Complete the degree program within seven (7) years from the time of matriculation.

Biblical Languages

Six semester hours of New Testament Greek (1 and 2) are required for MDiv dual degree programs in addition to a three-semester hour Greek exegesis course. Though not required, Hebrew 1 and 2 are highly recommended as elective options.

Before enrolling in Greek Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching, anyone who has not had a passing grade in two terms of New Testament Greek language within one year must pass a proficiency exam.