Question 1

Doctor of Ministry - D.Min

Accepted Answer

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Program offers training in ministry beyond the initial experiences of pastoral commitment.  It intends renewal for the minister and the congregation.  As an academic and practical program, the ETS D.Min. program has been developed to emphasize ministers' specific needs.  Interpreting the meanings of theological symbols in the lived experience of ministry brings the whole context of faith to bear on immediate existential challenges of ministry.  Worship, prayer, and meditation are explored as basic ways of understanding and living ministry.  Learn More

Question 2

Master of Theology - ThM

Accepted Answer

What is the ThM?The Master of Theology (ThM) is an academic program of study that provides students with an earned degree that gives them the skills and the preparation to apply for doctoral work toward the terminal degree (e.g., PhD, ThD) in the field of Biblical Studies. The ThM program requires 36 credit hours based on a semester system.Why should ETS offer another Master’s degree?

Question 3

Doctor of Ministry for Clinical Pastoral Educators - CPE DMIN

Accepted Answer

The CPE Doctor of Ministry program is a unique process of personal,  professional, intellectual and spiritual empowerment for seminarians of many traditions.  Admissions requires a Masters Degree with four successfully completed  Clinical Pastoral Education Units with clinical leadership experience. Learn More

Question 4

Master of Divinity - MDiv

Accepted Answer

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is designed to be completed in 3 years of full-time study, but many students complete the degree in 5 - 7 years on a part-time basis.  The program balances academic engagement with practical experience, while seeking to empower students to develop their spirituality and sense of calling.  Students in this program find themselves strengthened academically and experience tremendous personal and spiritual growth. Learn More

Question 5

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry - MAPM

Accepted Answer

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (MAPM) program is designed to meet students' needs for pastoral-theological formation for ministry outside the local congregtion in a variety of professional venues that desire practical ministerial leadership skills, but do not require a Master of Divinity degree. Learn More

Question 6

Master of Arts in Theological Studies - MATS

Accepted Answer

This is a Master of Arts degree (MATS) with a concentration in Theological Studies. The degree program is designed with more elective courses to give the student the freedom to customize their MATS degree to suit their interest in theological education. Learn More

Question 7

Master of Arts - MA (Academic)

Accepted Answer

The Masters of Arts (MA) is an academic degree program offering a course of study in Biblical Studies.  The MA program is intended to prepare students to seek further graduate study in pursuit of the terminal degree in Biblical Studies. Learn More

Question 8

Leadership in Ministry Diploma - LMD

Accepted Answer

The Leadership in Ministry Diploma Program is a non-degree course of study in theology and ministry designed for clergy and laypeople.  The aim of the program is to provide theological and ministerial training that is concise, practical, specific to urban church ministry -- and that is multicultural, cross-cultural, and ecumenical in focus.  The only requirement for entrance is a High School Diploma or GED, as well a a passion for ministry.  Students who excel in the LMD program may be admitted into one of ETS's Master's programs, even without a Bachelor's Degree. Learn More

Question 9

Continuing Education

Accepted Answer

ETS welcomes students who have already completed their Master’s degree to use any course not already represented on their transcript for continuing education. A 4-credit course will count as 4 Continuing Education (CE) Units, and the student will receive a certificate upon completion. CE students are expected to participate fully in the course and complete all assigned work. CE students will receive a Pass/Fail grade for the course.

CE students must possess a theological Master’s degree from an accredited institution. (Students without a Master’s may either audit courses, take workshops, or enroll in a program to pursue a Master’s degree.)

Students applying for CE must fill out the application on the ETS website. The only additional requirements are unofficial transcripts indicating the completion of a Master’s degree.

The cost for taking a Master’s course as a CE student is $1000. This is less than half of our standard tuition cost, in an effort to acknowledge and honor the work of pastors and other ministry practitioners, as well as to show appreciation for the prior academic work represented by their Master’s degree.

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EXPLORE OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Doctor of Ministry - D.Min

Master of Theology - ThM

Doctor of Ministry for Clinical Pastoral Educators - CPE DMIN

Master of Divinity - MDiv

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry - MAPM

Master of Arts in Theological Studies - MATS

Master of Arts - MA (Academic)

Leadership in Ministry Diploma - LMD

Continuing Education

ACADEMIC CATALOG

EXPLORE OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Doctor of Ministry - D.Min

Master of Theology - ThM

Doctor of Ministry for Clinical Pastoral Educators - CPE DMIN

Master of Divinity - MDiv

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry - MAPM

Master of Arts in Theological Studies - MATS

Master of Arts - MA (Academic)

Leadership in Ministry Diploma - LMD

Continuing Education

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CATALOG