United Theological Seminary offers a comprehensive range of graduate-level programs focused on theological education, ministry preparation, and spiritual formation. The core curriculum emphasizes biblical studies, historical theology, practical ministry skills, and contemporary issues in faith and society. Students engage in rigorous academic exploration while integrating personal spiritual growth and community service.
- Master of Divinity (MDiv): This flagship program prepares students for ordained ministry, pastoral leadership, and chaplaincy roles. Core courses include Old Testament Interpretation, New Testament Exegesis, Systematic Theology, Church History, Preaching and Worship, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Christian Ethics, and Missiology. Electives allow specialization in areas like urban ministry, youth and family ministry, or social justice advocacy. The program totals 78 credits and includes a supervised ministry internship.
- Master of Arts in Theology (MAT): Designed for those seeking deeper academic understanding without ordination focus, this 48-credit program covers Advanced Biblical Studies, Theological Ethics, Feminist and Womanist Theologies, Global Christianity, and Interfaith Dialogue. Students complete a thesis or capstone project exploring topics such as liberation theology or ecological spirituality.
- Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE): This program equips educators for church-based teaching and leadership. Courses include Curriculum Development, Spiritual Formation, Educational Psychology in Faith Contexts, Youth Ministry, Adult Christian Education, and Multicultural Education in Religious Settings. Practical components involve designing educational programs for diverse congregations.
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin): An advanced professional degree for experienced ministers, focusing on leadership and contextual theology. Seminars address Congregational Transformation, Preaching in a Postmodern World, Spiritual Direction, Conflict Resolution in Ministry, and Research Methods for Practitioners. The program culminates in a doctoral project addressing real-world ministry challenges.
- Certificate Programs: Shorter options include the Certificate in Spiritual Direction, which teaches contemplative practices, discernment, and group facilitation; the Certificate in Black Church Studies, exploring African American theology, history, and liberation; and the Certificate in Hispanic/Latino Ministry, covering cultural competency, bilingual preaching, and community organizing in Latino contexts.
Beyond these, the seminary offers continuing education workshops on topics like trauma-informed pastoral care, digital evangelism, and climate justice from a faith perspective. All programs integrate United Church of Christ heritage with ecumenical and interfaith perspectives, fostering inclusive communities. Faculty bring diverse experiences from global missions, academic research, and parish work, ensuring courses are both intellectually challenging and practically relevant. Students benefit from small class sizes, mentorship, and access to resources like the seminary's library with extensive theological collections. The curriculum evolves to address current issues, such as racial reconciliation, mental health in ministry, and prophetic responses to social inequities, preparing graduates to lead transformative faith communities in a complex world.
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