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Program in Liturgical Studies — Degrees and Requirements
Master of Arts in Religion - concentration in liturgical studies
Six courses in the field are required. One of these six must be
Foundations of Christian Worship, REL 782, the core course of the
program. Students must also take: The English Reformation: Liturgical
Traditions and the Evolution of Anglican Books of Common Prayer,
REL 787, or Parish Worship: Planning and Presiding, REL 934, or
another course with a strong practical component; and a
course in ritual studies or in liturgical theology (either of which
may be a reading course). The other three courses are electives
in the field (see Courses). The remaining
courses are taken in Bible, theology, and church history, and in
courses in Christianity and culture in Area III of the Divinity
School curriculum, according to the student’s needs as determined
in consultation with faculty in the area of concentration.
Master of Sacred Theology
If not previously taken, the following three core courses, or their
equivalent, are required: Foundations of Christian Worship, REL 782;
either The English Reformation: Liturgical Traditions and and the Evolution of the Anglican
Books of Common Prayer, REL 787, or Parish Worship: Planning and
Presiding, REL 934; and a course in ritual studies or liturgical
theology, which may be a reading course. Students write either a
thesis (one- or two-term option) or an expanded course paper. In
addition, students at the Institute present discussion of their
work to the Institute Colloquium. Eight full courses are required
to complete the degree, six of which must be in the area of concentration,
and two of which may be thesis work.
Graduates of theological schools of recognized standing who have
obtained the B.D. or M.DIV. degree may be admitted to a program
of studies leading to the Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) degree.
The work for this degree may be regarded as a fourth year of preparation
for the Christian ministry. The S.T.M. program may also be used
as a year of specialized work in one of the theological disciplines
or as preparation for doctoral studies. The schedule of courses
may involve offerings in other schools or departments of the University.
Each candidate is required to plan, submit for approval, and pursue
an integrated program designed to serve either of the purposes stated
above. A minimum of three-fourths of the courses taken must be related
to a designated field of concentration.
A candidate for the S.T.M. degree must complete the equivalent
of at least twenty-four term hours of graduate study beyond the
B.D., M.Div., or equivalent degree. Only course work graded High
Pass or above is credited toward the S.T.M. degree. A thesis, major
paper in a regular course, or other acceptable project in the selected
field of study is required. It must demonstrate the ability to do
independent research. Students writing theses or projects are required
to register in REL 999, S.T.M. Thesis or Project.
The work for the degree may be taken in one year, or distributed
over two, three, or four years; it must be completed within four
years of matriculation. In the case of students who wish to extend
their studies, nine term hours is the minimum course load that can
be regarded as a full-time program of studies. Normally, no work
taken prior to matriculation will be counted toward the degree nor
will credit be transferred from other schools unless approval to
utilize a course to be taken elsewhere has been given in advance.
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