Divinity - Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley

Divinity from Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Introduction The Master of Divinity is a three-year academic and professional degree that meets the needs for both academic training and pastoral experience of those preparing for pastoral ministry in the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. To accomplish this purpose, the Jesuit School of Theology provides courses of instruction in theology and related disciplines, introduces students to the use of source materials and the practice of scholarly work and investigation, and provides opportunities for supervised experience in pastoral ministry. The M.Div. degree is the ordinary course of theological education and training for those preparing for ordination to presbyteral ministry . Objectives The Jesuit School's Master of Divinity program is designed to enable graduates to gain a broad theological foundation and hone it in light of assuming leadership roles within the church. to develop a critical fidelity to the Roman Catholic tradition, in service of the faith that does justice. to recognize the interplay between faith and culture in addressing theological and pastoral issues that emerge in diverse cultural contexts. to develop a professional ministerial identity, which values collaborative leadership and shows commitment to ministerial ethics. to grow and deepen in their relationship with God and in community, cultivating a spirituality that will sustain them in professional ministry. View more details on Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.