MSW Program
Dual Degree and Specializations
Dual Degree Program in Social Work and Theology
Description of Program Structure and Time Commitment
MSW/MTS: The MSW/MTS dual degree is typically completed over three and a half years including some summer coursework. The primary theological focus is on the history, philosophy, polity, and ethics of Christian faith and practice. This joint degree adds historical, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions to clinical and macro social work assessment, planning, and practice. The MTS degree is an educational and spiritual enrichment, rather than a professional degree.
MSW/MDiv: The MSW/MDiv dual degree is usually completed in four or four and a half years including some summer coursework. This joint degree prepares candidates for ministerial leadership roles, church and community organization and activism, and pastoral or chaplaincy counseling roles in health and religious institutions, clinics and day programs, prison ministries, hospices, and other community settings.
MSW/DMin: The MSW/DMin dual degree is usually completed in four and a half years, with a maximum of six years allowed. This program provides an opportunity for returning MDivs with three subsequent years of community practice to advance and deepen knowledge and skills at a doctoral level of scholarship, teaching, and faith community practice.
