Interdisciplinary or Comparative Studies - Claremont School of Theology

Interdisciplinary or Comparative Studies from Claremont School of Theology is a Campus Master Interdisciplinary Studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Master of Arts curriculum combines training in academic content and methods, in the research skills appropriate to the study of religion and the various theological disciplines, and in the knowledge and sensitivity necessary for teachers and ministers to engage in dialogue across cultures and religions in the classroom and in congregations. All graduates are expected to acquire both breadth and depth of preparation in relation to their overall degree objectives. Breadth is established by taking a wide range of survey courses in the theological disciplines or by combining selected survey courses in the Christian theological disciplines with survey courses in other traditions or other academic disciplines. Master of Arts with a Concentration in Interdisciplinary or Comparative Studies (56 units) The student will work closely with his or her faculty advisor to create a balanced interdisciplinary program. The expectation is that the student will select classes that provide them with Masters-level competence in the two or more fields listed in the title of his or her program (and recorded on the student's academic transcript). This degree enables students to explore two or more theological disciplines in depth. The summative exercise will facilitate an integration of the chosen disciplines. The program is designed for persons with previous experience in theological/religious studies who are preparing for Ph.D. studies , and who have a desire to integrate theological disciplines and/or to concentrate their graduate studies in particular areas. It is also appropriate for persons who are interested in theological studies but do not intend to seek admission into a Ph.D. program. This is Claremont's most flexible Masters degree program and will therefore require close coordination between the student and the faculty advisor to achieve the student's academic and professional goals. Please note that for students who do not have previous experience in theological/religious studies this program will not necessarily provide sufficient preparation for Ph.D. studies and may not necessarily provide sufficient preparation for students preparing for ordained ministry. Required courses ? 4 units total First Fall semester and Spring semester of study: IS330A Vocational Discernment and Formation I ? Fall semester, 1 unit IS330B Vocational Discernment and Formation II ? Spring semester, 1 unit After completion of Fall and Spring semesters of ?Vocational Discernment and Formation?: IS375A Research Colloquium I (focusing on professional and vocational trajectories and the development of the MA summative exercise) ? Fall semester, 1 unit IS375B Research Colloquium II (focusing on professional and vocational trajectories and the development of the MA summative exercise) ? Spring semester, 1 unit Electives (spread out over the duration of the degree) ? 52 units total Courses in two or more disciplines as approved by advisor ? 52 units. View more details on Claremont School of Theology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Interdisciplinary Studies courses.