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Program Requirements

2011-2012

The Master of Arts program requires 48 credits. A minimum of 30 credits must be taken through Hartford Seminary and all degree requirements must be completed within six years.

 

   

Number of Credits

Core Course Dialogue in a World of Difference (MA-530) 3
Core Areas Sacred Scripture (Required: one course in each of two scriptures)
Theology
Ethics
Spirituality, Liturgy, Worship
Religion and Society
History

Total Core area credits

6

3
3
3
3
3

21

Focused Area of Study Students select from Biblical Studies, Congregational Studies, Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations, Ministry in Daily Life, Religious Studies, Spirituality, or Theology and Ethics 9
Electives 9 or 12 credits depending on final requirement selection of final paper, project or thesis 9 or 12
Final Requirement Final Paper/Project (3 credits) OR Thesis (6 credits) 3 or 6
 

Total Credits – Master of Arts

48

Note: Each student must include in the 48 credits required for the degree one course, other than scripture, in a faith tradition other than the one with which he or she is most familiar. Students work with their faculty advisor to determine the appropriate course selection to meet this requirement.