Master of Divinity Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes

In order to serve the one God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - and form God's people for servant leadership in ministry and mission, the MDiv curriculum will enable students to:

• Nurture habits and disciplines of study, prayer and reflection that increase their love of God and neighbor and shape their personal and professional lives.
• Be formed by, live in, and minister out of Scripture and the historical and theological tradition of the church.
• Interpret the Christian Scriptures through faithful exegesis and in light of the Christian tradition.
• Preach the Word of God with faithfulness and clarity.
• Lead worship and administer the sacraments with theological integrity and to the glory of God.
• Engage contemporary theological and ethical issues with insight and humility.
• Evangelize the world with faithfulness and contextual sensitivity.
• Educate and equip individuals and congregations to live and minister joyfully and faithfully as part of their own denomination and the ecumenical church.
• Provide pastoral care for individuals and congregations in daily life and moments of transition and crisis.
• Lead and nurture congregations to promote peace and justice in the public arena and encourage the witness and service of the church in mission to the world.
• Integrate theology and practice in all areas of life and ministry.