Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Dual Degree

Program Requirements (83 SH)

MDiv: a total of 54 SH required (45 SH of the MDiv core curriculum, 9SH required electives). From the MDiv core, the alternative track is the default set of courses to complete the 12SH Biblical Language/Studies requirement. In conversation with their advisor, students could substitute the Primary Language track for this requirement.

MAOL: 15 SH from core, the 12 SH of required electives, and 3 SH electives (chosen in consultation with academic advisor) for a total of 35 SH.

Joint program details:

• There are 12SH of dual electives that apply towards each program’s degree requirements
• The mentorship and capstone program requirements for the MAOL are satisfied by FS 601/602 and FS 701/702. The director of the MAOL program or designated faculty will serve as an additional advisor on the capstone project.

MDIV Courses

Formation Courses (15 sh)

• FS 503  Formation in Spiritual Practices (3)  
• FS 504  Formation in Narrative Identity (3) 
• FS 601  Formation in Ministry I (3)  
• FS 602  Formation in Ministry II (3)  
• FS 698  Formation in Vocation and Leadership I (2)         
• FS 699  Formation in Vocation and Leadership II (1)       

Other Required Courses (18 sh)

• BIBL 511 Hebrew Bible: Text in Context (3) 
• BIBL 512  New Testament: Text in Context (3)  
• CTH 501  Christian Traditions I (3) 
• CTH 512  Christian Traditions II (3) 
• CTT 634  Living Theology (3)
• CM 644 Decolonizing Intercultural Studies (3)

Biblical Language/Studies (12 sh)

MAOL Courses

OLS Core Courses (15 sh)

• OLS 510 Leadership & Management for Common Good (3 sh) 
• OLS 520 Introduction to Leadership Studies (3 sh)  
• OLS 530 Organizational Behavior (3 sh) 
• OLS 540 Managerial Finance & Accounting I  (3 sh)
• OLS 560 Leadership Seminar (3 sh)        

Required Electives for Dual MDiv & MAOL (12 sh)   

• MOL 620 Transformative Leadership in a Dynamic Context (3 sh)
• CTE 702  Christian Ethics  (3 sh)   
• CM 631 Churches & Social Transformation (3 sh)
• One additional course with either PAX, CM or BVG heading (3sh)

Electives  (12 sh)

Choose courses that work toward your capstone