United Theological Seminary | 2018-19 Annual Report

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Introducing United’s New Master of Arts The flexible program gives students freedom to design their own degree, with learning that fits their lifestyle. This fall, United introduced a new master’s degree, designed with flexibility in mind. The Master of Arts (MA) is a customizable 36-hour degree program, available fully online, on-campus or in any combination (see sidebar). Featuring 33 hours of electives and a 3-credit capstone colloquy, the flexible curriculum supports a variety of ministry and career paths:

United’s flexible learning options make highquality education accessible for working pastors and other professionals. Courses are available in five formats so students can mix and match to suit their learning styles and schedules.

• Specialization in an area of expertise for religious or secular vocations

• Dayton courses meet on-campus regularly throughout the semester.

• Preparation for ministry in the world as an educated leader

• LIVE (Live Interactive Virtual Education) brings distance students into the classroom via video conference in courses that meet simultaneously with on-campus classes.

• Personal growth through deeper understanding of the Christian faith

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Learning that Fits Your Lifestyle

A structured curriculum is available for students who wish to earn a degree while completing The United Methodist Church’s Advanced Course of Study, a pathway for licensed local pastors to pursue ordination as an elder in The UMC. Licensed local pastors who have completed the Basic Course of Study can meet the educational requirements for elders orders after completing the Advanced Course of Study through the MA. The Advanced Course of Study coursework in the MA includes 36 hours in biblical studies, church history, theology and United Methodist denominational studies. Suggested curricula are also available for those who want to pursue General Theological Studies or a focus in Biblical Studies.

• Online courses allow students to engage in weekly discussions, assignments and other forms of coursework at any time of the day or night to complete scheduled assignments. • January Intensive courses enable students to complete one course during a five-day Gathering Week on campus in January, with pre- and post-work online. • Summer Hybrid courses, offered in June and August, allow students to complete up to two courses at the same time during a fiveday Gathering Week on campus, with preand post-work online.

Whether MA students choose to design their own degree plan, pursue the Advanced Course of Study or follow a suggested curriculum, United’s new flexible MA provides freedom to choose a path that supports their call in Christ. Learn more: www.united.edu/master-of-arts

If you or someone you know is feeling a call to ministry or a desire to go deeper in their faith, we’d love to talk and pray with them. Contact our Office of Admissions at 937.529.2201 or admissions@united.edu.

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