Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation

OR Master of Arts in Restorative Justice Dual Degree

Who should consider this degree?

This degree combines study in EMU’s world-renowned Center for Justice and Peacebuilding with theological and practical preparation for ministry. Those interested in working in peacebuilding or restorative justice with a ministry focus would be well-suited for this degree.

Why EMS?

Internships, practicums, and capstone projects will integrate seminary studies and peacebuilding skills and theory.
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at EMU is a world-renowned center for training peacebuilders.
Both CJP and EMS focus on self-awareness, self-care and reflective practice for peacebuilding and ministry.

Curriculum (103 SH)

Seminary Curriculum (70 SH)
- FS 503 Formation in Spiritual Practices (3 SH)
- FS 504 Formation in Narrative Identity (3 SH)
- BVOT 511 Old Testament: Text in Context (3 SH)
- BVNT 512 New Testament: Text in Context (3 SH)
- CTH 501/512 Christian Tradition I and II (6 SH)
- FS 701/702 Formation in Missional Leadership I & 11 (4 SH)
- CTT 634 Living Theology (3 SH)
- CM 643 Missio Dei in Cultural Context (3 SH)
- CTE 702 Christian Ethics (3 SH)
- 12 SH of Biblical studies (12 SH)
- CM 635 Faith-Based Social Transformation (3 SH)
- CTE 640 Topics in Ethics (3 SH)
- Anabaptist Studies course or CM 670 United Methodist Studies I (3 SH)
- 18 SH of additional MDiv electives, including at least one SMCL course and one CM course (18 SH)
Curriculum for Conflict Transformation dual degree (33 SH)
- Foundations 1 sequence
  - PAX 533 Analysis: Understanding Conflict (3 SH)
  - PAX 532 Formation for Peacebuilding Practice (3 SH)
- Foundations 2 sequence
  - PAX 635 Global Challenges, Local Struggles and Transnational Solidarities (3 SH)
  - One elective course from an approved list of courses (3 SH)
- PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 SH)
- PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 SH)
- Skills assessment courses - choose at least one:
  - PAX 601 Mediation & Negotiation (3 SH)
  - PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 SH)
  - PAX 610 Facilitation: Process Design & Skills for Dialogue, Deliberation & Decision-making (3 SH)
Curriculum for Restorative Justice dual degree (33 SH)
- Foundations 1 sequence
  - PAX 533 Analysis: Understanding Conflict (3 SH)
  - PAX 532 Formation for Peacebuilding Practice (3 SH)
- Foundations 2 sequence
  - PAX 635 Global Challenges, Local Struggles and Transnational Solidarities (3 SH)
  - One elective course from an approved list of courses (3 SH)
- PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 SH)
- PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 SH)
- PAX 571 Restorative Justice: Principles, Theories & Applications (3 SH)
- PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 SH)
- PAX 677 Restorative Justice and Whole System Approaches (3 SH)

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Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation

OR Master of Arts in Restorative Justice Dual Degree

Who should consider this degree?

Why EMS?

Curriculum (103 SH)

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