REDEFINE SEMINARY | CALLING | EVANGELICAL | MINISTRY
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
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Table of Contents Redefine Seminary Garrett-Evangelical By the Numbers Redefine Calling Redefine Evangelical Redefine Ministry Degrees
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Master of Divinity
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Master of Arts in Public Ministry
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Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction
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Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling
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Master of Arts in Christian Education
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Master of Arts in Music Ministry
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Master of Theological Studies
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Doctor of Ministry
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Doctor of Philosophy
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Certifications
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Financial Aid
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Housing
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Field Education
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Deacon Studies
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Resources for Black Students
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Online Learning
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Community Life
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REDEFINE SEMINARY
In order to remain at the forefront of Christian
theological education for over 165 years, GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary continually redefines how best to prepare students for ministry in today’s Church, academy, and world. As a result, we offer rigorous, intellectually challenging academics paired with a commitment to intentional spiritual formation that trains the mind, body, and spirit. Through our newly revised and diverse curriculum taught by our distinguished faculty and prominent practitioners, you will be stretched theologically, exposed to new models in ministry, and equipped to live out your call in a variety of settings. Through the merger of three institutions over the course of its 165-year old history, Garrett-Evangelical brings together the best of progressive and evangelical values: critical and creative reasoning, evangelical commitment to the good news of Jesus Christ, and prophetic participation in society. With these values as our guide, we prepare our graduates to thrive as public theologians and to bring the resources of our faith to the public square with concern for “the common good.” This kind of collaboration with others for the wellbeing of all increases our impact on issues of homelessness, violence in our communities, poverty, hunger, unemployment, immigration justice, health care, sustainability of our environment, access to quality education, and so much more. Located in the heart of Northwestern University and in the Chicago area, Garrett-Evangelical is truly a world-class place for those preparing to be pastors, deacons, chaplains, educators, scholars, counselors, musicians and more. Come and see—and we believe you will recognize how good it is to be a part of this community. If you want to know more about this exceptional theological school, I would encourage you to visit us both online—Garrett.edu—and in person. To schedule your campus visit, contact us today at 847.866.3945 or send an e-mail to GetAdmitted@Garrett.edu. Welcome!
Dr. Lallene J. Rector, President
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
BY THE NUMBERS
Garrett 1 38 18 Bold leaders for the Church and the World
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Our students are globally connected and locally committed. As a result, the classroom is truly a global experience. Our 4,500 alums serve church and society in every state and in 47 nations.
$2.5m Awarded Annually in Scholarship Aid
Magnificent Neighborhood!
Located on the campus of Northwestern University, Garrett-Evangelical is the only seminary on a BIG10 campus. Our students have access to numerous resources including university courses, libraries, facilities, technology, cultural and sporting events, and Lake Michigan. For us, Chicago is more than a major U.S. metropolis—it is a beloved neighbor and an extended classroom. It is here that you will find the largest consortium of theological schools in the nation, with full access to twelve of them. You’ll also find the 2016 World Series Champions here!
Over 400,000 Volumes & 500 Periodicals The Styberg Library at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is Among the Top Ten Theological Libraries in the United States.
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Denominations are Represented in the Student Body
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Faculty/Student Ratio
1 Student. 1 Scholarship. Every Master Degree Student Receives a Scholarship, Ranging from 25% of Tuition up to 100% of Tuition with a Stipend
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Deep Dish Pizzerias within Walking Distance of Campus
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Alum Participation in Giving in North America as Reported by the Council for Aid to Education
Faculty Diversity: 13% Asian | 20% Black | 13% Hispanic | 54% White
REDEFINE CALLING
All of us are called to some form of ministry, but figuring out what that
looks like can be a challenge, especially in our ever-changing world. At Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary we help students think creatively about their calling so that they can transform the world - which is why our students end up serving in such a wide variety of settings after graduation. So whether you’re discerning your call through what you learn in the classroom, engaging your calling in one of our many unique field placements, or simply bouncing ideas off of classmates over dinner, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to discern what God has called you to do and then act on it.
What makes you come alive?
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Garrett-Evangelical is not only a theological school, but a community of faith that challenged me academically, developed my pastoral identity, fostered my spiritual formation, and nurtured my call to ministry. -Stanley Giles, G-ETS 2016 Garrett-Evangelical has equipped me to carry out transformative organizing, where the wider community is healed and transformed by the process itself; where all are empowered to employ radical imagination and courageous hope in order to manifest the reign of God on earth. -Maria Salazar, Current Student
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I chose Garrett-Evangelical because I knew I would be pushed and challenged. I want to be ready to serve as a pastor for the next 30-35 years, and I felt confident that I would receive the tools I need at Garrett-Evangelical. -Joseph Sanford, Current Student
REDEFINE EVANGELICAL How do you connect your faith with the world around you?
We know that evangelical was derived
from the Greek word εὐαγγέλιον which means “gospel” or “good news.” We also know that evangelical in our current culture has become a loaded term. So, what does it mean that we are GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary? It means we actively resist disconnecting our evangelical commitment and prophetic participation in society, as we seek to teach, learn, embody, and declare the good news. Believing that love of God is always linked to love of neighbor, we are committed to seeking justice and renewal for all persons and for creation itself. This is why we are engaged in the work of Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, environmental sustainability, child advocacy, alleviating homelessness, poverty, hunger, and unemployment, among many other social matters. It means we are born out of the merger of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church which formed The United Methodist Church in 1968. It means that our core commitments of critical and creative reason, evangelical commitment, and prophetic participation in society continue to inform who we are just as they did when John Dempster, the first president of Garrett, traveled to Washington to urge President Lincoln to free the slaves; or when Lucy Rider Meyer trained women to serve in the heart of Chicago in a time of immense social upheaval; or when, in the early 1970’s, we founded the Center for the Church and the Black Experience.
It means Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary embodies the best of progressive and evangelical values to prepare you for a variety of ministry settings to meet the needs of our world.
REDEFINE MINISTRY
Founded in 1853, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary serves the
church and the world by preparing public theologians and scholars who are equipped to proclaim the good news of the gospel, to foster deep spirituality in the lives of others, to serve with cultural competence and commitment to racial equity, and to lead transformative change for the wellbeing of all persons and creation.
Where is the Spirit leading you?
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arrett-Evangelical offers a comprehensive set of degree programs for those seeking preparation for ministry in congregations, the academy, and in community leadership, service, and ministry.
Master of Arts • Christian Education • Music Ministry • Pastoral Care & Counseling • Public Ministry • Spiritual Formation & Direction
Certification Studies Basic Graduate Theological Studies Course of Study School • English, Hmong, Portuguese, and Spanish
Master of Theological Studies • Six Areas of Specialization
Doctor of Philosophy • Six Concentration Options
Advanced Course of Study
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Doctor of Ministry • Six Track Options
United Methodist Programs
Enrichment Studies
Garrett.edu/Degrees
Master of Divinity My education will equip me to carry out transformative organizing, where the organizers, faith-based organizations, and the wider community are healed and transformed by the process itself; where all are empowered to employ radical imagination and courageous hope in order to manifest the reign of God on earth. Maria Salazar Master of Divinity Student
As a Master of Divinity (MDiv) student, you will take an active part in exploring, defining, and redefining your strengths, background, gifts for ministry, and vocational calling. Our new integrative curriculum brings our commitments to crosscultural competencies, sexual and racial identities, spiritual formation, and both traditional and non-traditional forms of ministry to the center of the curriculum. Whatever your call, our MDiv program will prepare you for a variety of ministry settings in the 21st century.
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Redefining Ministry At Garrett-Evangelical, we recognize that ministry isn’t only Sunday sermons and weekday Bible studies. Our students and alums are continually redefining what ministry looks like in today’s world. We train pastors and leaders to be public theologians who are equipped to proclaim the good news, to foster deep spirituality, to serve with cultural competence and commitment to racial equity, and to lead transformative change for the well-being of all persons and creation.
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Possible Areas of Concentration • African-American Church Leadership
• Evangelism
• Peace Studies
• Christian Education
• LGBTQ Studies
• Spiritual Formation
• Church History
• Pastoral Care and Counseling
• Theology
• Ethics
• Pastoral Leadership
• Worship
Field Education
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Our field education program offers students the opportunity to discern, test, and refine their unique calling to ministry in a variety of settings including congregations; chaplaincies in both health-related and collegiate settings; and social service and outreach ministries in non-congregational settings.
Career Preparation Ordained Ministry • Nonprofit Work • Chaplain • Counselor Community Organizer • Christian Educator • Spiritual Director
Embrace Your Calling Learn more at Garrett.edu/MDiv
Master of Arts in Public Ministry
New Degree Beginning Fall 2018! Master of Arts in Public Ministry students aspire to fulfill their Christian vocations to love God and serve neighbor through public ministries of advocacy, organizing, and justice-making in collaboration with other communities of faith and conscience. In particular, this program equips laity serving in community, social, or justice-oriented organizations who seek to enhance their public work by engaging with theological education and formation.
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Redefining Ministry At Garrett-Evangelical, we know that lay and ordained persons engage in ministries outside the walls of a traditional church building. These public ministries take place through nonprofits, NGOs, and parachurch and civic organizations seeking racial justice, economic equality, ecological flourishing, gender equity, and more. We are here to help you engage with and lead wise, courageous, and transformative public ministries in service to God’s loving justice for all peoples and creation.
Concentration Tracks
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• Ecological Justice • Racial Justice • Child Advocacy
Students can also propose a concentration, pending course availability!
Field Education
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MAPM students take one year of field education, serving at the field site 14 hours per week. Our field education office guides each student to a field site where their call and vocational goals will be supported, challenged, and refined.
Career Preparation Community Organizing • Ordained Ministry (UMC Deacon) Nonprofit Work • Child Advocacy • Public Advocacy
Embrace Your Calling Learn more at Garrett.edu/MAPM
Master of Arts in
Spiritual Formation & Direction
Through rigorous academics paired with profound spiritual formation, the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction is designed to provide you with advanced training in the spiritual and devotional practices that lead to both personal and communal growth. Graduates of this program aspire to fulfill their Christian vocation to love and serve God and neighbor through the task of spiritual direction and companionship.
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Redefining Spiritual Direction Beginning with its first spiritual formation class in 1984, GarrettEvangelical has long been at the forefront of Protestant seminaries in supporting faculty and developing programs in this area. As one of the only Protestant seminaries in the United States to have an endowed faculty chair in spiritual formation, Garrett-Evangelical is committed to nurturing spiritual leaders for the global, diverse world of the 21st century.
Certificate in Spiritual Direction
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Most of the courses in the Spiritual Direction concentration include a spiritual direction module, which, when successfully completed, leads to a certificate in spiritual direction. Those skills may be used in a direction setting, but they may also inform and enhance your approach to leadership, preaching, teaching, and pastoral counseling.
Rueben P. Job Institute
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The Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation is a seminary initiative for continuing education in spiritual formation. An alumnus of Garrett-Evangelical, Bishop Rueben Job’s ministry pioneered spiritual formation practices within The United Methodist Church.
Career Preparation Spiritual Director • Director of Spiritual Formation • Chaplaincy Ordained Ministry (UMC Deacon) • Pastoral Ministry
Embrace Your Calling Learn more at Garrett.edu/MASFD
Master of Arts in
Pastoral Care & Counseling
Garrett-Evangelical allowed me to grow and be formed as a leader, as a theologian, and mostly as a Christian who wants to respond to injustice around the world. I know that God allowed me to study pastoral care and counseling for a purpose, and I know it will help me as I serve in the church and the community in Burundi. Ornella Omubyeyi Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling ‘15
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling program provides the academic and professional training needed in order for persons to provide ministerial support and counseling within a variety of settings. This program will equip you with the skills necessary to effectively integrate theology and pastoral education (inclusive of, but not limited to the study of human development, crisis intervention and counseling, and pathology) into your ministerial practice.
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Redefining Pastoral Care Theological reflection, contextual perspective, and an appreciation for the complexity of human experience are critical to providing appropriate pastoral care. We teach our students not only to be self aware but also how to foster relationships through deep listening and empathetic communication in caring for the mind and the soul.
Optional Clinical Track
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MAPCC students have the option of pursuing a clinical track that will prepare them for licensure as a professional counselor in the state of Illinois. Students on this track will complete their clinical training at The Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
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MAPCC students have the opportunity to complete their CPE units in a variety of locations across the Chicagoland area. From traditional hospital settings to non-hospital settings through the Urban CPE Consortium, Inc., you will develop a new awareness of yourself as a person and of the needs of those to whom you minister.
Career Preparation Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor • Congregational Pastoral Care Chaplaincy • Crisis Counseling • Ordained Ministry (UMC Deacon)
Embrace Your Calling Learn more at Garrett.edu/MAPCC
Master of Arts in Christian Education Garrett-Evangelical far exceeded my expectation by cultivating and nurturing my call to ministry, as well as illuminating and strengthening gifts and passions I did not realize I had. I am most grateful for the community of friends and faculty (turned mentors) that I have gained! Jasmine Jackson Master of Arts in Christian Education ‘14
The Master of Arts in Christian Education program will prepare you to create and lead Christian education programs for adults, youth, and children in a wide variety of settings and cultural contexts. You will study human development, Christian tradition in Scripture and history, theology, and Christian education theories. This degree can be tailored to your needs to include academic training for certification in Christian education, youth ministry, and for ordination as a deacon in The United Methodist Church.
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Redefining Christian Education Garrett-Evangelical has a long and proud history of training outstanding Christian educators who continually create new and innovative programming, curriculum, and resources. Whether it’s organizing a Freedom School, serving in a church, advocating for the rights of children, or teaching in a classroom, our students and alums are redefining Christian education for today’s church and world.
Youth Ministry Focus The Master of Arts in Christian Education offers an
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optional focus in Youth Ministry for students seeking to specialize in working with youth.
Field Education
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MACE students take one year of field education, serving at the field site 14 hours per week. Our field education office guides each student to a field site where their call and vocational goals will be supported, challenged, and refined.
Career Preparation Teacher • Church Leadership • Ordained Ministry (UMC Deacon) Nonprofit Work • Child Advocacy • Christian Education Director
Embrace Your Calling Learn more at Garrett.edu/MACE
Master of Arts in Music Ministry I chose Garrett-Evangelical because of its extramusical degree requirements. This seemingly extraneous coursework is serving me well as a worship leader, which I am finding requires so much more than just the ability to play my instrument well. My seminary training allows me to better answer job demands like providing pastoral care, creating collaborative church programming, and even occasionally preaching! Brielle Ocott Master of Arts in Music Ministry ‘13
The Master of Arts in Music Ministry (MAMM) program prepares you for both leadership in the worship life of a congregation and in the use of music as a form of ministry outside of the church. Though similar to Master of Sacred Music programs, the MAMM is distinguished by its focus on theological formation and ministry. You will study the role music has in the liturgy and life of a congregation, as well as the history, theory, and practice of music to prepare you for ministry.
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Redefining Music Ministry Our Master of Arts in Music Ministry does more than simply hone musical talent. It integrates theological education, leadership formation, and sacred music to equip students for both leadership in the worship life of a congregation and in the use of music as a form of ministry outside of the church.
Organ Performance Concentration The organ is a time-honored and cherished instrument. Its sacred music has stirred hearts and souls for centuries and continues to do so today in churches across the world. Recognizing the need to train talented organists, the Master
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of Arts in Music Ministry offers an optional Organ Performance concentration.
Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music
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MAMM students have the opportunity to study with renowned faculty members not only at Garrett-Evangelical but also with faculty at the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music who are recognized worldwide for their dedication to excellence and passion for teaching.
Career Preparation Educator Musician
• Music Minister • Ordained Ministry (UMC Deacon) • Choir Director • Church Leadership
Embrace Your Calling Learn more at Garrett.edu/MAMM
Master of Theological Studies I learned why I need to connect my faith with society and how to engage community with liturgical theology. It is one of the significant gifts that I have received from my education at GarrettEvangelical, for this value has been influential in finding my holistic vision, personality, and faithful life. Whanhee “Joy” Oh Master of Theological Studies in Liturgy ‘16
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program allows you to pursue rigorous and critical theological study within one of six areas of specialization. Through individual attention from faculty members and a curriculum that can be tailored to your area of interest, you will build a strong academic foundation for future graduate-level research, professional enhancement, or personal enrichment. The MTS can be combined with another professional degree, such as law, journalism, or social work, to provide a solid foundation for a career in religious leadership.
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Renowned Faculty Our faculty members are widely recognized for their expertise, scholarship, and leadership in the Church and academy. They represent most major denominations and a variety of theological perspectives. In addition, our faculty members have published hundreds of books and articles, and several hold places of international recognition and preeminence in their fields.
Areas of Specialization
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• History of Christianity • Liturgy • New Testament
• Old Testament • Religion, Personality, and Culture • Theology and Ethics
World Class Resources
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World class resources are placed at your fingertips through our partnerships with the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS), Northwestern University, and more. Our Styberg Library is one of the top theological research libraries in the country and through our partnership with ACTS and Northwestern, students have access to over 7 million books.
Career Preparation Teaching • Journalism • Doctoral Studies • Religious Leadership Communications • Nonprofit Work • Christian Education Ordained Ministry (UMC Deacon)
Embrace Your Calling Learn more at Garrett.edu/MTS
Doctor of Philosophy I have been challenged and stretched in my theology beyond imagination. I have found new colleagues who love God and who have compassion for the Church and the world. I have also found a place that is welcoming and that is aiding in my spiritual growth. Leonard Gaines Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Ethics
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program prepares teachers and scholars for work in seminaries, church-related colleges, universities, ecumenical agencies, and local congregations. While the program is centered at Garrett-Evangelical, it draws on faculty resources at Northwestern University; the Association of Chicago Theological Schools, which includes four seminaries with PhD programs; and other approved universities. You will not only receive individual attention from faculty members but also a curriculum that can be tailored to your area of interest.
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Commitment to Excellence With a rich history of scholarship, a strong reputation for teaching, and access to world-class academic resources, Garrett-Evangelical is committed to excellence throughout its PhD program. We are home to one of the top ten theological libraries in the nation. As a member of the largest concentration of seminaries in the United States, we offer abundant opportunities for students to develop skills as both teachers and scholars.
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• Biblical Studies
Areas of Concentration
• Liturgical Studies
• Christian Education and Congregational Studies
• Pastoral Theology, Personality and Culture
• History of Christianity and Historical Theology
• Theological and Ethical Studies
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Our faculty are widely recognized for their expertise, scholarship, and leadership in the Church and academy. They represent most of the major denominations and a variety of theological perspectives. Our faculty members have published hundreds of books and articles, and several hold places of international recognition and preeminence in their fields.
Career Preparation University and Seminary Teaching • Denominational Leadership Nonprofit Work • Pastoral Counselor • Research and Writing
Embrace Your Calling Learn more at Garrett.edu/PhD
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry program provided me with tools to become a more focused and grounded minister. I am using these resources in spiritual direction to assist me in helping women and girls heal from violence and abuse. This program provided me with a touch of boldness in knowing that this work is possible and needed. Kit Evans-Ford Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction ‘17
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is an advanced degree inviting pastors to become highly skilled practitioners in specific practices of ministry. As a DMin student, you will be in a cohort of mature colleagues in ministry engaging the best of the Church and academy, brought together to enhance your skills, stimulate your pastoral imagination, and attend to ongoing spiritual and vocational formation.
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Renowned Faculty Our full-time faculty members are widely recognized for their expertise, scholarship, and leadership in the Church and academy. They represent most major denominations and a variety of theological perspectives.
Doctor of Ministry Tracks • Congregational Leadership • Strategic Leadership for Black Congregations • Community Organizing
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• Spiritual Direction
• Preacher as Leadership for Hispanic-Latinx Congregations • Preaching (in cooperation with the Association of Chicago Theological Schools)
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
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The Congregational Leadership, Strategic Leadership for Black Congregations, and Preacher as Leadership for Hispanic-Latinx Congregations tracks offers you a unique opportunity to earn both a doctor of ministry degree from Garrett-Evangelical and a certificate in nonprofit management from the Center for Nonprofit Management, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Career Preparation Denominational Leadership • Congregational Development Spiritual Director • Nonprofit Work • Community Organizer
Embrace Your Calling Learn more at Garrett.edu/DMin
United Methodist Certifications
Garrett-Evangelical works in partnership with The United Methodist Church by providing courses that meet the educational requirements for professional certification in children’s ministry, Christian education, evangelism and church planting, music ministry, spiritual formation, and youth ministry. You will develop core competencies in these specialized areas of study to be used in professional ministry practice.
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What Are Certifications? Certifications are an official recognition by The United Methodist Church of clergy and laypersons who have fulfilled the required standards for academic training, experience, and continuing study to serve with excellence in an area of specialized ministry.
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Certifications with Courses Offered at Garrett-Evangelical • Children’s Ministry
• Music Ministry
• Christian Education
• Spiritual Formation
• Evangelism and Church Planting
• Youth Ministry
Who Can Earn A Certification?
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Certification is available to laypersons, ordained United Methodist deacons and elders, and diaconal ministers who meet the standards set by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) of The United Methodist Church. Deacons who lead in a specialized ministry area can earn certification as part of their required education.
How Do You Earn A Certification? Students interested in earning a certification must complete five certification courses related to an area of specialization. Students in the Master of Divinity or Master of Arts programs at GarrettEvangelical may concurrently complete certification requirements. Other requirements include personal and church qualifications and experience in the area of specialization as determined by GBHEM. Individuals are certified by their United Methodist annual conference Board of Ordained Ministry in cooperation with GBHEM.
Learn More At Garrett.edu/Certifications
Financial Aid
One Student, One Scholarship At Garrett-Evangelical, EVERY master degree student receives a scholarship. Garrett-Evangelical is committed to supporting its students financially with scholarships that are available for full-time and part-time students and are designed with an eye toward each student’s passion and our mission. Scholarships range from 25% of tuition up to 100% of tuition with stipends. Generous financial gifts from alums and friends helps to support you and other future students. GarrettEvangelical continues to seek ways to make seminary affordable for all by providing over $2.5 million in scholarship aid each year.
Fellows Program The Fellows Program at Garrett-Evangelical is a new initiative that brings students together in a peer cohort for fellowship, mentoring, networking opportunities with alums, and more. Fellows also have the opportunity to receive a 50% - 100% tuition scholarship. Students can currently apply to be a Deacon Fellow or a Pan-Methodist Fellow, with more Fellows to come.
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United Methodist Resources United Methodist students have access to a number of scholarship, grant, and loan resources through the: • General Board of Higher Education and Ministry • United Methodist Higher Education Foundation • Ministerial Education Fund
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• Student’s Annual Conference
Other Financial Aid Resources Garrett-Evangelical participates in the following federal programs: Federal Direct Stafford Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal Work Study. There are also grants available from resources outside the seminary including the local church, denominations, and a variety of organizations and agencies. Some sources to check: • The Forum for Theological Exploration • Illinois Student Assistance Commission • Denominational scholarships and loans
Learn More At Garrett.edu/FinancialAid
Housing
Living in community can be as rewarding as learning in community. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary works hard to provide affordable, safe, attractive, and comfortable housing for all students who desire to live on-campus or in one of our seminary-owned apartments. Close to campus, public transportation, gorgeous Lake Michigan, and all your daily living needs, our residence halls and apartments are ideally located and well maintained.
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Residence Halls Garrett-Evangelical has two on-campus residence halls: Old Dorm and Loder Hall. Old Dorm offers single rooms and suites. Loder Hall offers single rooms and also has a small number of rooms available for occupancy by two students. All residence halls are equipped with WiFi. Students in both residence halls have access to the coin operated laundry facilities, student mailboxes, prayer rooms, dining facilities,
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student kitchens, and student lounges located in Loder Hall.
Apartments
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There are a variety of apartment styles offered by the three seminaryowned apartment buildings. All three apartment buildings are no more than a 15-minute walk to campus and are located near public transportation. The Maple Avenue and Sherman Avenue apartment buildings both offer one- and two-bedroom unfurnished apartments. The Maple-Noyes apartments feature furnished efficiency (studio) and one-bedroom units, providing economical housing for single students.
Dining Facilities Loder Hall features a dining facility that is open Monday-Friday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All students on a residence hall contract, with certain exceptions, are required to be on a regular meal plan. Multiple levels of meal plans are available for students to choose from.
Learn More At Garrett.edu/Housing
Field Education
Without exception, Garrett-Evangelical graduates point to their field education experience as key to their seminary education. We offer you the finest opportunities to discern, test, and refine your call to ministry in a variety of ministry settings. Combining hands-on-experience with theological education, our field education program reflects the seminary’s philosophy that students mature into ministry by knowing, being, and doing.
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Field Education at a Glance Field education is an academic requirement for Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Master of Arts (MA) students beginning in the fall of the 2nd year. MDiv students take two years of field education, serving at the field site 14 hours per week and participating in bi-weekly peer group discussion sessions. The requirement for MA students varies by degree program. Students are supported by a site supervisor and a site committee who provide encouragement, feedback, and help students in their discernment process.
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Where Our Students Serve • New Church Plants
• Retirement Communities
• Social Service Agencies
• Counseling Centers
• Congregations
• Campus Ministries
• Hospitals
• Nonprofits
Field Education Site Opportunities Our field education program guides you to a site where your call, gifts, and vocational goals will be supported, challenged, refined, and affirmed. We are in the perfect location to offer a variety of congregational settings; chaplaincies in both health-related and collegiate settings; and social service and outreach ministries in nonprofit settings. We know that every calling is unique, and we are committed to providing unique and enriching field education sites to help you discern your call.
Learn More At Garrett.edu/FieldEd
Deacon Studies
Since the creation of The United Methodist Church’s Order of Deacon in 1996, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has been at the forefront in deacon studies, offering programs at the masters and certificate levels. Persons ordained as deacons are engaged in ministries of word, service, compassion, and justice which connect church and world. We are committed to honoring the diversity of God’s call and recognizing the importance of deacons to the Church and our world.
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Basic Graduate Theological Studies The Basic Graduate Theological Studies (BGTS) are required by the Book of Discipline for all candidates for ordination in The United Methodist Church. The BGTS program at GarrettEvangelical is a route for those who have either already completed a master’s degree in their area of ministry or are at least 35 years of age and intend to complete professional certification concurrently.
Deacon Fellows Program As a Deacon Fellow, you will be a part of a cohort that: • meets for fellowship, mentoring, and conversation • has opportunities to network with deacons in the Chicago area • is invited to Deacon Dialogue, a gathering for deacons from around the country for workshops, worship, and networking
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• has access to internships both inside and outside of the local church including an internship at the Garrett-Evanston Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Program
Community Garrett-Evangelical has a vibrant community of deacons and deacon candidates. Through meals, events, field education opportunities, and mentoring, we provide a safe space for discernment, fellowship, and networking for persons considering a calling to the Order of Deacon.
Learn More At Garrett.edu/DeaconStudies
Resources for Black Students
Since 1974, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has had an intentional institutional commitment to being attentive and responsive to the particular needs of Black students, pastors, churches, and communities. We have one of the largest cohorts of Black faculty at a United Methodist seminary, a cadre of highly accomplished Black alums serving across the world, and an academic center specifically for teaching, research, action, and reflection on Black life and the Black Church.
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Centers and Groups The Center for the Church and the Black Experience highlights the richness of the Black religious experience, while at the same time enabling students and church leaders to maximize their broader theological learning and equip themselves for effective professional leadership in increasingly multi-cultural ministry contexts.
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Garrett-Evangelical Black Seminarians promotes scholarship and fellowship among Black students. The group sponsors programs, worship services, and community events that affirm and encourage appreciation for Black customs, culture, and religious traditions.
Academic Specializations Recognizing the distinctive history and culture of the Black Church, students have the opportunity to enhance their capacity to engage effectively in ministry within this context. The MDiv program offers concentrations in African-American Church Leadership; the DMin program features a track in Strategic Leadership for Black Congregations; and the PhD program has a focus in AfricanAmerican/Black Religious Studies available within any concentration.
Pan-Methodist Fellows Program The Pan-Methodist Fellows program supports AME, AMEZ, and CME students who are called to ministry. Pan-Methodist Fellows receive a 50% - 100% tuition scholarship; opportunities for fellowship, mentoring, and conversation with other PanMethodist students and faculty; and networking opportunities with Pan-Methodist alums.
Embrace Your Calling Garrett.edu/Redefine
Online Learning
At Garrett-Evangelical we continuously implement new and emerging technologies to reach as many people as possible and to prepare spiritual leaders in every stage of their lives and ministries. While we honor the traditional methods of instruction and rich heritage of academia, we also embrace non-traditional methods such as online learning and hybrid classes. Through our online courses, you will receive individual attention, be stretched theologically, and be exposed to new models of ministry.
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12 Accredited Online Courses
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Garrett-Evangelical currently has 12 accredited online courses offered in a two-year rotation. These classes fulfill the requirements for the Basic Graduate Theological Studies (BGTS) program, and many of the first-year requirements for our master’s degree programs and United Methodist certification programs. Master of Divinity students may complete up to one-half of their degree online.
United Methodist Online Courses Garrett-Evangelical is one of the only United Methodist seminaries to offer all six courses prescribed by the Book of Discipline in an online format. These courses are designed and taught by our core United Methodist faculty members in the fields of United Methodist studies, evangelism, liturgy, and church leadership. Combining the convenience of online education with rigorous academics, these classes set the hallmark of United Methodist studies in an online format.
United Methodist Online Courses Offered • United Methodist History
• United Methodist Worship
• United Methodist Polity
• Theology of Evangelism
• United Methodist Doctrine
• Global Christianity in an Interfaith World
You can learn more about our United Methodist online courses at Garrett.edu/UMOnline.
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Community Life
A seminary education is so much more than coursework. Christian leadership is also formed through community worship and fellowship, small group discipleship, student organizations, and prayer groups that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. At Garrett-Evangelical, community life is integral to the formation of seminarians.
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Worship The chapel ministry at Garrett-Evangelical provides opportunities to praise and worship God, to grow spiritually, and to learn together about the ministries of preaching and liturgical studies. Our Community Worship and Communal Prayer services are times when faculty, students, staff, and family members affirm together that we are an authentic and prophetic community of faith.
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Sacred Spaces on Campus • Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
• Howes Chapel
• Leona Anita Black Prayer Room
• Prayer Garden
• The Barbara Wendt Bell Chapel
• Lake Michigan
Centers and Institutes Our centers and institutes enrich seminary life, allowing students, faculty, and the church to interact in programs of mutual interest, bringing new perspectives to the community. Asian/Asian-American Ministries Center Hispanic-Latinx Center
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Center for the Church & the Black Experience
Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation
Stead Center for Ethics & Values
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Styberg Preaching Institute
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Women’s Center
Just a Few of Our Student Organizations • Sacred Worth • Korean Student Association Garrett-Evangelical Black Seminarians • WomenIMAGES • sustainGETS Seminarians for Justice
Learn More At Garrett.edu/Community
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READY TO EMBRACE YOUR CALL? LEARN MORE ABOUT GARRETT-EVANGELICAL
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For detailed information about our degree programs, admissions, financial aid, and more, go to Garrett.edu.
CONTACT US
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Call 847.866.3945 to speak with an admissions representative who can answer your general and individual questions.
VISIT CAMPUS
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To schedule a visit, contact us at 1-800-SEMINARY (outside of Chicago) or 847-866-3945, or send an e-mail to GetAdmitted@Garrett.edu.
APPLY FOR ADMISSION Submit your application online, get started at Garrett.edu/ApplyNow
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