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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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