Master of Divinity - Specialization in Pastoral Care

Graduates of this program should be able to apply a core set of skills in pastoral care in order to participate effectively in God’s advancing mission in the world.

In addition to the Master of Divinity learning outcomes, students with a specialization in Pastoral Care should, with graduate-level competency, be able to:

• Embody basic competencies and skills in the theory and practice of pastoral care.
• Integrate theological reflection with the ministry of pastoral care.

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate or master's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body, the Association for Biblical Higher Education, or international theological accrediting associations affiliated with the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education.
• A minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.5 from the degree granting institution.
• An official transcript from the degree granting institution.
• Two recommendations including
  • One from a pastor or denominational supervisor.
  • A general recommendation.
• A three to four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose. The statement of purpose should reflect one’s sense of God’s direction in relation to Christian ministry or service.
• A signed Ministry Context form.

Transfer Credit

• A maximum of 27 hours may be transferred from another accredited master's program, provided it falls within seven years prior to admission. 
• Students who have taken equivalent courses in their undergraduate program to BIBL-500 The Bible as Christian Scripture, THEO-500 Introduction to Christian Theology, and CHST-500 Global Christian History will be allowed/encouraged to substitute an advanced Bible, theology, or church history elective.

Program Requirements

• Students must have completed all required courses before enrolling in the Capstone Course MIN-695. Registration in the Capstone MIN-695 will be cancelled for any students who fail to satisfactorily complete all required courses.
• All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years of enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

• Completion of core requirements.

• Minimum grade of "C" in each core and elective course.
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
• Successful completion of the Bible Content exam with a 70% or higher.
• All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years.
• Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

M.Div. Program of Study (75 credits)

First Year Experience (15 credits)

WSEM-501	Pastor, Church, and World	3
BIBL-500	The Bible as Christian Scripture	3
CHST-500	Global Christian History	3
-	or
CHST-510	History of Christian Missions	3
THEO-500	Introduction to Christian Theology	3
MISS-500	Cultural Contexts of Ministry	3
-	or
MISS-510	Cultural Anthropology	3

MDiv Core (39 credits)

BIBL-620	Missional Hermeneutics	3
MISS-620	Missional Church	3
CHST-621	The Story of Christian Worship	3
WSHP-621	Christian Worship	3
THEO-630	Soteriology for Christian Formation	3
CONG-630	Christian Formation in Communities and Congregations	3
BIBL-631	Exegesis Christian Proclamation	3
PROC-631	Christian Proclamation	3
THEO-640	Pastoral Theology	3
PCRE-640	Pastoral Care & Relationships	3
CHST-641	Historical Perspectives on Christian Leadership	3
LEAD-641	Christian Leadership	3
MIN-695	Integration Capstone	3

Spiritual Formation (6 credits)

SPIR-500	Spiritual Formation: Change & Transformation	1
SPIR-520	Spiritual Formation: Self Awareness & Appraisal	1
SPIR-540	Spiritual Formation: Goal Setting & Accountability	1
SPIR-560	Spiritual Formation: Mentoring & Spiritual Direction	1
SPIR-570	Spiritual Formation: Personal & Corporate Disciplines	1
SPIR-590	Spiritual Formation: Recovery & Deliverance	1

Electives (15 credits)

(Students may elect to take one of Wesley Seminary's specializations as part of the MDiv)

Specialization in Pastoral Care (15 credits)

PCNS-510	Introduction to Pastoral Care	3
PCNS-520	Crisis Counseling for Ministry	3
PCNS-610	Marriage and Family Counseling for Ministry	3
PCNS-620	Cross-Cultural Counseling for Ministry	3

Electives

-	Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		75