Master of Divinity + Master of Arts, Philosophy of Religion Dual Degree (M.Div + MAPR)

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93 Credit Hours

Aim and Outcomes

The Master of Divinity and Master of Arts, Philosophy of Religion dual degree program (MDiv + MAPR) is for students who wish to combine vocational ministry training with advanced theological engagement with pressing philosophical questions in light of Scripture and the rich heritage of Christian faith and practice. For additional information, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Structure and Delivery

See each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Program Length

Dual degrees allow students to complete two degrees simultaneously with fewer credit hours required than if completing those degrees separately. Dual-degree students can complete the dual-degree requirements in three years (12–15 credit hours each semester, in addition to Summer courses). For additional information, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Admission

Dual-degree applicants must be accepted into each program independently. The MDiv + MAPR dual degree program is not available in the MDiv evening/weekend modality. The admission requirements and process for each degree may be found in the relevant Admission section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Degree Requirements

All dual-degree students studying for the MDiv + MAPR dual degrees (93 credit hours) will complete the specified MDiv and MAPR courses. For the MDiv, dual-degree students will complete the integrated core (36 credit hours), MDiv ministry-training courses (15 credit hours), and biblical languages (12 credit hours). For the MAPR, dual-degree students will complete 30 credit hours of specified courses. For additional information, including any required prerequisites, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Below are the specific dual-degree requirements for the MDiv + MAPR dual degrees:

Integrated Core - 36 Credit Hours

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Block 3

Block 4

Block 5

Block 6

Training for Ministry - 12 Credit Hours

MLS 5713 - Ministerial Care and Leadership 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5313 - Proclamation of God’s Word 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5013 - Apprenticeship: Ministerial Care 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5203 - Apprenticeship: Proclamation 3 Credit Hours

Biblical Languages - 12 Credit Hours

Students may choose from Hebrew and/or Greek courses at the Elementary, Intermediate, and/or Advanced level: BIB 5013 , BIB 5023 , BIB 5203 , BIB 5213 , BIB 6233 , BIB 6243 , BIB 5033 , BIB 5043 , BIB 5113 , BIB 5123 , BIB 6103 , BIB 6113 . For students without previous biblical languages, it is recommended they take all four courses in the same biblical language.

Philosophy Courses - 27 Credit Hours

PHL 5003 - Ontology 3 Credit Hours
PHL 5013 - Theories of Knowledge 3 Credit Hours
PHL 5023 - Ethical Theory 3 Credit Hours
PHL 5043 - Philosophical Theology 3 Credit Hours
PHL 5053 - History of Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHL 5063 - Public Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHL 6003 - Advanced Philosophy of Religion 3 Credit Hours
PHL 6013 - Philosophy of Science 3 Credit Hours
PHL 6023 - Minds, Bodies, and Persons 3 Credit Hours

Philosophy Electives - 6 Credit Hours

Select two:

PHL 5033 - Symbolic Logic 3 Credit Hours
PHL 6033 - Contemporary Issues in Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHL 6043 - Philosophy, Technology, and Ethics 3 Credit Hours
PHL 6053 - Philosophy and Literature 3 Credit Hours

Note:

3 credit hours of MDiv integrated core courses fulfill 3 credit hours of MAPR core requirements.
9 credit hours of MAPR core courses fulfill 9 credit hours of MDiv elective requirements.
Public Philosophy (PHL 5063) fulfills the MDiv Apprenticeship: Discipleship (MLS 5803) requirement.

Sample Degree Plan:

Master of Divinity + Master of Arts, Philosophy of Religion Degree Plan