Degree Requirements

The links below will connect with degree program descriptions in the School of Theology Bulletin.

First-Level Professional Degrees
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
Master of Sacred Music (M.S.M.)
Additional Information about the Master of Sacred Music Degree

First-Level Dual Degrees
Dual Degree: Master of Divinity/Master of Sacred Music (M.Div./M.S.M.)
Dual Degree: Master of Divinity or Master of Theological Studies/Master of Social Work (M.Div. or M.T.S./M.S.W.)

Second-Level Professional Degrees 
Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.)
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
Dual Degree: Doctor of Ministry/Master of Social Work (D.Min./M.S.W.)

Additional Information about Second-Level Professional Degree Programs
Practical Theology
Theology & Ethics

Studies in Diaconal Ministry 
Students at the School of Theology may participate in a program designed for becoming a United Methodist Deacon. 

MA/PhD Programs 
The Division of Religious and Theological Studies of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers degree programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy. 

Non-degree Students (Special Students)
Special students include college graduates interested in religious work but not a theological degree, spouses of students desiring to enroll in particular courses, and persons who have completed the equivalent of 90 semester credits of college work and who can show they are capable of graduate work. All special students are enrolled in courses for credit unless they receive permission to audit, and must reapply each semester before registration day to renew their special student status. Graduate students of other schools may not enroll as special students unless they have the permission of their respective schools.