神学硕士(MDiv)

Program overview

有了神学硕士学位你能做什么?

An MDiv at 西雅图太平洋神学院 prepares you for ordained ministry and general pastoral leadership responsibilities. 全面,并在SPU的福音卫斯理遗产的背景下, 这个MDiv将发展你的知识(圣经), church history, and theology), skills, 以及理解基督教信仰所需要的多元文化敏感性. 

探索如何更有效地服事当代教会.

Program Overview

这个学位的重点

If you are interested in preparing for ordained ministry and for general pastoral leadership responsibilities in churches as well as parachurch, mission, and other settings, 那么神学硕士学位课程就是为你准备的. It is also the recommended first theological degree for admission to doctoral programs oriented to theological research and teaching.

Benefits

  1. Depth of knowledge
    神学硕士结合了基督教传统(圣经)的知识, church history, and theology), 对文化背景的理解, 心灵深度和道德操守的成长, 以及部长和公共领导的能力.

  2. Comprehensive
    The MDiv degree program provides you with a breadth of exposure to the various theological fields of study so that you are educated for a comprehensive range of pastoral responsibilities and skills.

  3. Broad understanding
    As an MDiv student, 你将发展知识, skills, 以及理解基督教信仰所需要的多元文化敏感性 and put it into faithful and effective practice for the benefit of the contemporary church and the postmodern world.

  4. 服事当代教会
    You will be equipped to apply what you have learned and experienced in this program to the pressing needs of the contemporary church and the postmodern world, 无论是在教堂里, parachurch, mission, or other setting.

  5. Personal growth
    你也会有丰富的敬拜机会, fellowship, and personal spiritual growth in the context of SPU’s evangelical Wesleyan heritage.

  6. Dual degrees
    Do you feel called to add a theological component to a business degree, counseling degree, or an MFA? The Seminary offers 双学位课程 in partnership with other SPU schools to let you earn two advanced degrees in less time earning the same two degrees separately.

Requirements

硕士学位要求你完成108个学分. 33个学分是在 Core Curriculum 这是所有西雅图太平洋神学院学位课程的共同点. 本课程包括以下内容:

  • 三门2学分的精神形成与使命强化课程.
  • 圣经、教会历史和神学/伦理学各三门课程.

The remaining credits are taken in a number of theological and practical disciplines.

SPS硕士学位课程列表 (适用于2023年以后入学的学生).

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Curriculum

Curriculum

硕士学位包含了基督教传统(圣经)的知识, church history, and theology), 对文化背景的理解, 心灵深度和道德操守的成长, 以及部长和公共领导的能力. In addition, the MDiv degree provides a breadth of exposure to the various theological fields of study, educating students for a comprehensive range of pastoral responsibilities and skills. 包括108个季度学分(相当于72个学期学分). 

前33个季度的学分是 core curriculum,西雅图太平洋神学院的所有研究生课程都以它为基础. 核心课程包括三个基督教培育课程, 基督教圣经, 全球基督教遗产, 和神学/伦理.

剩下的75个学分包括42个学分 “basic” 神学和实践事工课程,6学分 基督教圣经 课程,以及24个学分 elective 各种学科的课程, including theology, 商业与经济, education, 工业/组织心理学, 还有婚姻和家庭治疗.


University and program requirements for admission into the 神学硕士(MDiv) program include:

  • 本科以上学历 从一个地区认可的机构.
  • You must have had 平均成绩不低于3分.0 in the last 45 quarter credits (30 semester credits) of coursework completed before applying for admission or in all undergraduate work, 取较高者.
  • 成功的提交 入学所需的所有其他材料和文件.
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Costs

2023-24学费和杂费

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$595

per credit

总额最低64260美元

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$50; $150

application fee; one-time matriculation fee

参阅额外费用详情.
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108 credits

to complete

这里列出的所有学费、杂费和其他费用都应在美国支付.S. dollars ($US).

除了直接的教学成本, 西雅图太平洋神学院’s Master of Divinity tuition covers academic and student support services. 其他好处包括使用运动设施(如.g., gym, locker room, and fitness rooms), the SPU Library, and the Kingswood House.

奖学金和经济援助

Scholarship and other financial aid is offered to newly admitted and continuing students of SPS. 有关资格要求,请下载 SPS奖学金申请. To apply for a scholarship, you should complete the application prior to the March 31 deadline. 奖学金将在整个秋季平均分配, Winter, 以及获得奖学金的学年的春季学期.

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Application

申请西雅图太平洋神学院 

进入西雅图太平洋神学院学习是一个双向的过程. You, the applicant, must determine whether SPS offers the kind of theological education and spiritual formation appropriate to your vocational objectives. 你可以通过研究赌博十大靠谱软件的宣传材料来做到这一点, 赌博十大靠谱软件(如果可能), 通过与赌博十大靠谱软件的教师交谈, staff, and students, 通过祈求上帝的指引, 通过咨询值得信赖的精神顾问.

Conversely, the SPS Admissions Committee must determine whether you are spiritually and academically prepared to succeed in one of our programs. We do so by carefully and prayerfully studying your application materials and by assessing how your gifts, graces, 和天职感符合神学院的使命和精神. We admit women and men who can demonstrate a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, 对宣告上帝统治的承诺, 在硕士水平的学术工作中取得成功的能力, and an emotional and spiritual readiness to undertake graduate theological study.

要被考虑进入神学硕士课程,你必须 apply online. Find the help you need with the admissions process of the program of your choice through Graduate Admissions

如果你是国际学生, also refer to 国际研究生信息 赌博十大靠谱软件额外入学要求. 

在你的神学院申请中

除了满足SPU研究生入学的一般要求, 你需要提供以下特定于西雅图太平洋神学院的物品:

一份打印的三到四页的个人陈述,包括:

  • 你的职业目标.
  • 叙述你个人的基督教经历. 在你的个人陈述中,你可以考虑反思这些人.g.、父母、牧师、朋友、老师)、机构(例如.g.,学校,教会,事工),和/或“山顶体验”(如.g., retreats, conferences, 改变人生的对话)对你的属灵成长影响最大.
  • 你申请学位和选择西雅图太平洋神学院的理由.
  • 其他你认为合适的见解.

两封推荐信

赌博十大靠谱软件要求你提供两个人的推荐信, 他们俩都很了解你, 但以不同的身份, and who can therefore speak to different aspects of your preparedness for the challenges of graduate theological education.

  1. 精神/情感上的准备: 这封信应该是牧师写的, 教会职员, chaplain, 基督教辅助专业, youth leader, 圣经学习小组组长或大学宗教教授. 它应该描述你的基督教信仰的深度, 你的生活方式就证明了这一点, 为邻居服务, 并参与基督教社区(当地教会)的事工, 基督教辅助组织, chapel program, etc.).
  2. 学术准备: This letter should be from a former college professor who knows your academic work well and can describe your intellectual curiosity and your skills in research, writing, critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management. 如果你拿不到前任教授的信, a letter from an employer or manager who can address these matters will be accepted with approval from the Seminary Director, Ashley Skinner Creek (skinnera3@nenmobile.com); in such cases, an interview may be required. You may request permission to submit an alternative letter of reference by emailing seminary@nenmobile.com.

Transfer credits

If you wish to apply graduate-level coursework completed at a regionally accredited university or an ATS-accredited divinity school or seminary toward your MDiv program, 你必须提供正式成绩单和成绩单, in some cases, course syllabi. 你可以从其他研究生课程中转学最多36个学分. 获得转学分:

  • 每门课程必须至少有三个研究生学分 相当于西雅图太平洋神学院的课程.
  • 每门课程都将根据具体情况进行考虑 至于具体课程要求的实现.
  • 最低成绩为“B” 是否需要转移工作.
  • 所有课程都适用于研究生学位 必须在入学后七年内参加考试吗.
  • The final 36 MDiv credits 在任何情况下都必须在SPU进行.

申请的最后期限

学生可以申请西雅图太平洋神学院秋季入学, Winter, and Spring quarters, 并在夏季学期开始, 尽管大多数学生选择在秋季学期开始他们的课程.

  • Autumn Quarter: July 31
  • Winter Quarter: November 15
  • Spring Quarter: February 15
  • Summer Sessions: May 1

非学位的学生

You may take up to nine credits of graduate theology courses as a non-degree student, if you:

  • 拥有地区认可的学院或大学的学士学位.
  • 向西雅图太平洋神学院办公室填写一份简短的申请表.
  • 获得神学院院长或副院长的许可.

联系西雅图太平洋神学院 seminary@nenmobile.com 咨询电话:206-281-2342.

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职业发展机会

职业发展机会

The Master of Divinity from 西雅图太平洋神学院 prepares you for ordained ministry and for general pastoral leadership in congregations and other settings. It is also the recommended first degree if you plan to pursue admission to doctoral programs in theology.

Here are just a few examples of careers that can open up to individuals with a Master of Divinity degree:

  • Pastor
  • Chaplain
  • Speaker
  • Author
  • 基督教营主任
  • Educator
  • Counselor
  • Missionary

Job leads

Supporting the careers of our Seminary students and alumni is a high priority for 西雅图太平洋神学院. 以下是可供选择的职业资源:

  • 职业和职业中心 Resources 在读研究生,该网站提供在线职业资源和 汇汇会提供技巧、研讨会和活动. 
  • 通过SPU的招聘公告栏招聘 Handshake and Falcon Connect,您可以参与SPU网络并与之连接的在线社区.
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国际学生

国际学生

除了SPU一般和 神学院的额外入学要求 申请神学硕士学位,国际学生还必须提交:

  • 财政支持的官方保密宣誓书 涵盖计划入学的第一年. 没有这份文件,SPU无法签发I-20移民表格.
  • 持有本科或研究生学位的学生 来自美国以外的学院、大学和/或神学院.S. are expected to have their transcripts evaluated by a professional credential agency. Such an evaluation is required before an application for admission to SPS can be granted and before any graduate credits taken elsewhere can be applied to an SPS degree.
  • 如果你在一个国家获得了本科学位 除了美国, 或者你正在攻读学位, 官方的课程证书评估必须由一个 NACES 会员认可的证书服务. 可接受的证书服务包括但不限于: 世界教育服务 (WES) and 国际服务基金会 (FIS).
  • 除了评估报告, 赌博十大靠谱软件还要求提交英文的正式成绩单和文凭. International applicants are responsible for all costs associated with this service.
  •  英语水平: 如果你的第一语言不是英语, you must also submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). 托福考试成绩不低于600分,托福- cbt考试成绩不低于250分, 托福-网考成绩必须达到100分. 不接受ACE成绩.
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