Dual Degree Program in Social Work and Theology

Please note: The GRE is required of all students applying to the School of Theology for the dual degree program.

The School of Social Work (SSW) and the School of Theology (STH) offer three joint degree programs:

• MSW/MTS (Master of Theological Studies): approximately three and a half years of coursework including some summer work.
• MSW/MDiv (Master of Divinity): approximately four and a half years of study.
• MSW/DMin (Doctor of Ministry): Requires a prior MDiv degree with three subsequent years of community ministry or chaplaincy before applying. Six years maximum are allowed to complete this program.

The overall purpose of these dual degrees is to add a faith dimension to professional social work practice, and to add an urban clinical or macro practice dimension to theological studies.

Students are encouraged to apply initially to STH, or may simultaneously apply to both schools. Tuition and financial aid are based on the school in which the student is taking the majority of credits (the current primary school of residence).

A GPA of 3.0 or better is required for admission to and continuance in the dual degree programs. The programs are not open to students who have already completed one of the joint degrees at another graduate school.