Degree Programs
Below are the course requirements for each of our degree programs.
Master of Divinity (114 Credits)
(A bachelor's degree is required for entry into this program)
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New Testament
The Gospels & Acts Johannine Literature Pauline Literature Hermeneutics 1 Elective Total Credits Hebrew Scriptures Intro to Heb. Scriptures I Intro to Heb. Scriptures II History of Israel 1 Elective Total Credits Foundational Theology Dogmatic Theology I Dogmatic Theology II Christology & Soteriology 2 Electives Total Credits Sacramental Theology Sacramental Theology The Eucharist & Mass Sacraments of Initiation Total Credits The Church & Christian Life Theological Anthropology Studies in Prayer Ecumenism Total Credits Church History Module History of the ISM Ch History I: Up to 700 AD Ch History II: Medieval Church Church History III: Reformation to Now 1 Elective Total Credits Pastoral Care Intro to Pastoral Care Abuse Prevention Seminar Suicide Counseling Seminar Grief Counseling Total Credits Clinical Pastoral Education One may apply after their Pastoral Care Module is completed. Ministry Tracks Student Chooses a Ministry Track for Parish Leadership or Chaplaincy. Students may design a different track with academic advisor. Ministry Module Track 1 Parish Development & Management Adult Formation Stewardship in the Parish Setting Organizational Leadership & Conflict Resolution Ministry in Diversity Total Credits Ministry Module Track II Introduction to Chaplaincy Advanced Pastoral Counseling Marriage & Family Dynamics Death, Dying, & Grief Ministry in Diversity Total Credits Liturgical Practicum Homiletics Liturgical Music Sacraments Diaconate Practicum Mass I Mass II Total Credits Languages Ecclesiastical Latin Total Credits Electives Four Courses |
3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits (12 credits) 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits (12 credits) 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 6 credits (15 credits) 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits (9 credits) 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits (9 credits) 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits (15 credits) 3 credits 2 credits 2 credit 3 credits (10 credits) 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits (15 credits) 3 credit 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits (15 credits) 3 credits 2 credits 3 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits (14 credits) 3 credits (3 credits) 12 credits |
Summer Theological Reflection Retreats
All AAOCC clergy will participate in a summer retreat long-distance in order to continue their discernment.
Total credit hours for MDiv. 114 Credits
All AAOCC clergy will participate in a summer retreat long-distance in order to continue their discernment.
Total credit hours for MDiv. 114 Credits