Divinity - Mercer University Main Campus - Macon GA

Divinity from Mercer University Main Campus - Macon GA is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Some students come to seminary very sure of their own vocational calling. Others explore options as they work through their courses. The curriculum of the McAfee School of Theology is structured to give students the foundational tools for ministry , whatever that ministry might ultimately be: pastoral ministry , campus ministry, counseling, academic teaching, Christian education, evangelism and mission, or church administration. Master of Divinity Tracks and Courses of Study M.Div. General Studies The General M.Div. curriculum provides students with a flexible program of study while also incorporating the essential knowledge for ministry by including courses in the classical disciplines of Old Testament, New Testament, Preaching, Evangelism, Church History, Theology, Hebrew, and Greek. It also provides every student with opportunities for personal spiritual formation and development as well as practical experience in his or her chosen field of ministry with a trained mentor. M.Div. Academic Research Track The Academic Research track is designed to develop the student's proficiency for theological research. Students with career goals that further academic studies in the fields of Biblical Studies, Historical-Theological Studies, or Pastoral Studies may follow this track to develop their research skills and focus on a particular field of study. M.Div. Business Administration Track The Business Administration track introduces students to economics, accounting, finance, and management. The master of divinity curriculum integrates the Business Administration courses within a local church setting through the Mentoring Program by placing students in church administrative ministries. The Business Administration track requires that the student demonstrate completion of nine hours of Foundation Courses from the Stetson School of Business and Economics or the student demonstrates these course requirements have been met by examination or in undergraduate and graduate study by transcript evaluation. M.Div. Christian Education Track The track in Christian Education offers students a variety of courses in this field. Students will study Christian Education theory, as well as its philosophical, theological and historical foundations. They will be introduced to curriculum development and pedagogical methods, as well as the developmental, social, emotional and spiritual needs of children, youth and adults. Through the Mentoring Program, students will be placed in ministry settings where they can gain "hands-on" experience in specialized areas such as youth ministry, children's ministry , adult ministry, recreational ministry or general church educational ministry. M.Div. Church Music Track The track in Church Music will be taught by McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta, in conjunction with the Townsend School of Music in Macon, with accreditation through the Association of Theological Schools. The curriculum will be structured so students, who so desire, can pursue a dual master's degree in music after completing their master of divinity of degree. M.Div. Global Christianity Track The Master of Divinity with a track in Global Christianity seeks to address several critical aspects of Christianity's ?shift southward? in the twenty-first century. First, Christianity must be understood as a multi-cultural and global movement, an enduring theological tradition that finds new life in the lived realities of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Second, the dramatic growth of world Christianity begs for analysis of the missionary dimension in all churches, as initiators rather than receptors of mission outreach. Third, growing churches are in need of theologically trained leaders, ranging from seminary professors, to grassroots leaders of indigenous churches. And finally, persons being educated to lead religious communities need to incorporate the understanding of these realities into their ministry and outreach. M.Div. Pastoral Care Track McAfee School of Theology offers a track in Pastoral Care. This track is designed to develop the student's skills, knowledge and self-awareness related to the ministries of pastoral care. Students whose vocational plans include pastoral care in a local church setting or chaplaincy (in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, mental health facilities, and other agencies) would benefit from this track. Through the Clinical Pastoral Education component, all students receive supervised experience and training as a pastoral care giver, as well as the opportunity to reflect upon their pastoral identity, concerns, and places with a competent and compassionate mentor. Students whose goals include professional certification in Chaplaincy may enter this track as preparation for their work toward certification with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education or the Association for Professional Chaplains. M.Div. Urban Mission Track The track in Urban Mission is designed for students committed to ministry in urban settings with special emphasis on understanding urban systems and developing collaborative ministry between churches and governmental and community agencies. Students whose vocation includes service in inner city churches or communities are encouraged to follow this track. Students must complete an application for admission to the track before early registration in the spring of each year. View more details on Mercer University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.