Program Director Ron Von Burg

Overview

This dual degree program acknowledges the growing demand for professionals in religious leadership who have the knowledge and the skills to lead communities to respond to critical ecological and other social issues. Congregations and other religiously affiliated organizations are increasingly interested in sustainability concerns and seek leaders who can guide their efforts. Knowledge from the biological, physical, chemical, and earth sciences is critical to working professionals who design and implement sustainability practices. The humanities and social sciences incorporate information about spirituality, religious beliefs, and an understanding and appreciation of our relationship to the natural world.

This degree is a collaborative project shared by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Divinity.

The MDiv/MA in Sustainability dual degree is designed to be 93 credit hours completed in seven semesters plus one full summer session based on full-time enrollment.

• 21 hours of required course work specific to the MA in Sustainability
• 13 hours of required course work shared by the two degree programs; these courses constitute the integrative foundation of the joint degree.

For additional degree requirements, see Requirements for Degrees.

Candidates for the dual degree program must apply to both the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Divinity, following the admissions’ requirements of the respective programs. Applicants must be accepted to each program in order to pursue the dual degree. A committee consisting of faculty and staff from both the School of Divinity and the Sustainability Graduate Program will make final determination about an applicant’s suitability for the program.