Master of Divinity - Interfaith Literacy and Leadership

A religiously pluralistic society needs leaders committed to respectful and collaborative engagement with diverse faith traditions.This concentration will provide students with opportunities for focused study of a non-Christian religious or spiritual tradition and the development of the necessary leadership skills for fostering interfaith understanding and cooperation.The School of Divinity is committed to a course of study that cultivates new voices alongside a rich theological heritage. Our innovative Ministry Studies curriculum explores practices suited to vocations in a variety of changing ministry contexts. The Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, and joint degrees in Law, Education, Counseling, and Sustainability educate ministers and practitioners who are theologically knowledgeable, pastorally skilled, and lovingly committed to all of humanity and our common home

The admissions essay is a significant part of the application and should be typed, double-spaced, approximately 1000 words in length and address the prompts outlined in the application. A resume that provides a brief summary of your educational background, job experience, vocational aspirations, leadership goals and accomplishments, professional affiliations, honors and awards, extracurricular activities, skills, personal qualities, and interests and hobbies. Three letters of recommendation in which two recommendations will be provided by instructors from previous academic experiences. The third will be a professional recommendation. Students who have not engaged in recent academic coursework may substitute a professional recommendation for an academic recommendation. Transcript(s) from all colleges, universities, graduate, and professional schools attended, even if you did not receive a degree. Transcripts Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for the review process and may be attached to the online application. However, an official transcript from the institution is preferred and will be required prior to matriculation.