{"id":715,"date":"2019-08-23T14:48:58","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T18:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sth\/?page_id=715"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:20:26","slug":"master-of-divinity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sth\/academics\/degree-programs\/master-of-divinity\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Divinity (MDiv)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prophetic and practical religious leaders are essential to the ongoing work of transforming both the church and the world while addressing the unique challenges of the 21st century. Recognizing the need for diverse approaches to training today\u2019s religious leaders, the School of Theology offers a Master of Divinity (MDiv) program with three flexible tracks that allow students to customize coursework with their unique vocational calling in mind. The MDiv program is designed to be completed in three years (6 semesters) of full-time study and offers opportunities to fulfill the ordination requirements for many faith traditions. MDiv students may also complete one of the School of Theology\u2019s certificate programs<\/a> as part of their studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>All MDiv tracks share a common set of \u201ccore\u201d courses (30 units) in Sacred Texts & Interpretations, History of Traditions & Institutions, Theology & Meaning Making, Ethics & Lived Values, Spirituality, Religious Leadership Practices, Formation, and Contextual Education. About 20% of the MDiv curriculum consists of track courses (15 units). Students then have 27 free elective units <\/span>with which to further customize t<\/span>heir degree.<\/span><\/p>\n

The School of Theology Bulletin<\/span><\/a> is the official source for all policies and requirements of the Master of Divinity Degree. By the end of the first year of study, students must declare a particular vocational track, with its own unique plan of study. <\/span>The MDiv tracks are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Ecclesial Ministry Track<\/p>

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The Ecclesial Ministry Track provides students the most defined pathway to fulfill the requirements for ordained or endorsed ministry. It supports those preparing for ecclesial ministry, grounding them deeply in their own tradition while equipping them broadly for ministerial practice in a religious community in alignment with their ecclesial standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Plan of Study<\/span><\/h5>\n

MDiv Core (30 units)<\/strong><\/p>\n