REDEFINEMINISTRYTOTRANSFORM YOURCOMMUNITY
TheMasterofDivinity(MDiv)isthefoundationaldegreefor ministryandisrequiredforordinationinmanyChristiantraditions Thisdegreealsopreparesstudentsforotherprofessional ministries,includingcongregationalleadership,chaplaincy, campusministry,spiritualdirection,counseling,not-for-profit work,andothercommunity-basedministries.
Ourprogramcombinesclassroomlearningwithimmersionin practicalministry,preparingyoutobridgetheological,cultural, andpoliticaldivides Wecombineaframeworkofacademic disciplines Biblicalstudies,theology,history,homiletics,liturgics, counseling,andChristianspirituality withpracticalministry experiencethroughrequiredfieldeducation.Elementsofspiritual, pastoral,andprofessionaldevelopmentarewoventhroughout theacademicprogram
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Lead and order services of Christian worship
Reflect theologically on Christian faith, the Church, and the world
Provide pastoral care and spiritual formation for individuals and communities
Equip churches and communities for mission and ministry in a multicultural and pluralistic context
EXPANDYOURINTERFAITH EDUCATIONATTHEGTU
SFTSisafoundingmemberoftheGraduateTheologicalUnion(GTU), America’slargestconsortiumofinterfaithandinterdisciplinaryreligious thought,study,andpracticefromaroundtheworld Studentshave accesstoclassesandresourcesfrominstitutionsrangingfromthe InstituteforBuddhistStudiestotheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley
CELEBRATING 150 YEARS
Founded in 1871 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U S A ), SFTS values dialogue and engagement with other religions and faith traditions As a community, we are united in the desire to create an inclusive atmosphere where diversity flourishes in all its forms.
We are called to pursue justice, knowledge, dignity, and well-being for all people and, we believe the Christian faith should inspire each of us to be a positive force for good in the world. It should show us the way to make the world a better place, not just for some, but for everyone