PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) curriculum of the School of Theology is designed to provide students with the spiritual formation, knowledge, and skills required to become committed, effective ordained clergy. Throughout the three years students have an opportunity to explore their pastoral vocation and to be formed in Christ’s own priesthood given to the church and expressed in a variety of ministries. To this end there is study of Scripture, tradition, and culture, with a view to the reasoned practice of the ministry of Word and Sacrament in both its historical context and its contemporary setting.
Master of Arts in Theology
The Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.) program of the School of Theology is designed as a general academic degree for people who wish to begin advanced study of theological disciplines in a church-related setting. It is a research degree and involves a two-year course of study. A thesis is required. Advanced standing may be granted to those who come with previous work in the theological disciplines. It also may be the appropriate degree for some ordained American and international students with previous theological study. On its own, this degree does not satisfy the canonical requirements for ordination.
Anglican Studies Program
Anglican Studies is a special program that examines Anglican theology, history, spirituality, liturgy, preaching, and polity. This program is designed primarily for those who already have a divinity degree and have transferred from the ministry of other communions to ministry in the Episcopal Church. Students are introduced to the Anglican ethos through study of the common heritage and present identity of churches comprising the Anglican Communion, and through study of the development of Anglicanism.
Certificate of Theological Studies
The Certificate of Theological Studies is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate theological education without earning a degree. The program is especially appropriate for persons who want some structured theological education, but are unable to enroll in a degree program. The Certificate of Theological Studies program is shaped to meet the needs of the individual student.
ADVANCED DEGREES PROGRAM
The following two programs are offered primarily during the summer months. In order to enroll, both programs normally require master level degrees in theology. More information about these programs is available from the School of Theology.
Master of Sacred Theology
The Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) program is an academic research degree, based primarily on courses taken in the summer at the School of Theology, although S.T.M. students may also take courses at other accredited seminaries and electives during the academic year at the School of Theology. The student has a major area of concentration and writes a thesis with the approval of the advanced degrees committee
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program is offered by the School of Theology during the summer months. The focus of the program is the relationship between the practice of ministry and biblical, historical, and theological knowledge. It combines high academic standards with commitment to the church and to effective ministry today. Emphasis also is placed on reflecting theologically on one’s ministry in the context of the Christian tradition. The program requires both the completion of a first professional degree in theology and experience in a field of ministry. The primary focus of the program is the practice of ministry and the development of skills, attitudes, and knowledge which are essential to ministry.
FOR INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, CONTACT:
Ms. Roslyn Weaver
Director of Admission and Community Life
The School of Theology
335 Tennessee Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37383-0001
E-mail:
rweaver@sewanee.edu; phone: 931.598.1283 or 1.800.722.1974 ext.1283; Fax: 931-598-1852.
STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM:
Regular students (full-time) are those who pursue the prescribed courses of the School of Theology and take 12 or more credit hours per semester. Regular students (part-time) are those who have been admitted to a degree program and who, with the consent of the dean and faculty, are taking less than 12 credit hours per semester.
Non-degree-seeking students (full-time) are those who, under the direction of the dean and the faculty, pursue studies not directed toward graduation. Certain of these students pursue the Anglican Studies program described in a separate section.
Anglican Studies students are normally those who have transferred from the ministry of other communions to that of the Episcopal Church or who have received their theological education in other than Episcopal institutions and who, under the direction of the dean and the faculty, pursue studies not directed toward graduation. Anglican Studies students with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from an accredited school can apply for admission to the Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) program.
Special students are non-degree-seeking, part-time students who do not go through the admission process and who, with the permission of the instructor, take an elective class for credit.
Auditors are those who, with the permission of the instructor, take a course without credit.
