Divinity - Bangor Theological Seminary - Portland ME

Divinity from Bangor Theological Seminary - Portland ME is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Master of Divinity degree is designed to prepare students for effective service as ordained or authorized ministers, as pastoral and religious leaders in congregations and other religious organizations, and as candidates for advanced theological study. Bangor's approach to ministry stresses the importance of theological study, reflection, and practice. Students holding a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university embark directly upon a three-year program of theological and practical study. Program Goals The Master of Divinity degree provides: Knowledge of: The breadth and depth of the ecumenical Christian heritage, including Scripture, historical and contemporary theology and doctrine, liturgical traditions, and the history of the church. The cultural, social, and ethical realities in which the churches live and respond both globally and locally. The arts of ministry. Ability to: Develop and express mature personal faith, and with sensitivity and skill, teach the traditions of the church, lead worship and preach, and engage in pastoral care Reflect theologically on the practice of religious leadership through experience in supervised congregational and community settings. Integrate the elements of the Christian tradition in a theology and practice of ministry , act with moral sensitivity and in accord with professional ethics, and advocate for compassion and justice in personal, congregational, and community settings. Opportunities for: Growth in the spiritual traditions and practices in the life of the Church Developing one's own ecclesiastical identity within an ecumenical ethos, identifying one's strengths and limits, and learning how to engage in on-going professional development. Developing a prophetic voice within a variety of social and cultural contexts. Personal Goals Students are responsible for formulating their own goals for their Master of Divinity study. During the first orientation session, students formulate their first, very tentative, list of goals and objectives. These are then deposited with the registrar. The next time that goals and objectives are formulated is in the context of the Reflective Practice Course (MLS1501) where the student constructs a more complete and much more considered map of where they wish to do in their studies. It is important a student schedule Reflective Practice as early as possible in their program. The next occasion for the review of these goals and objectives is the student's Mid-Program review. At this time (approximately halfway through the program), the student is urged to integrate their goals and objectives with their senior integrative experience and with a plan for the completion of their academic work. contexts. View more details on Bangor Theological Seminary - Portland ME . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.