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data-bs-target="#tab-902-1-collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="tab-902-1-collapse"> Why This Program? </button> </h2> <div id="tab-902-1-collapse" class="accordion-collapse collapsed collapse d-lg-block" aria-labelledby="tab-902-1-heading" data-bs-parent="#tab-902-content"> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tab-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-tab-components field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--900"> <div class="background-overlay"> <div class="component-wrapper container gx-md-0"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree is designed for graduates of accredited theological schools who desire to continue or resume their theological education to enhance their professional competence in specific areas of study.</p> <p>Through this degree program, students can pursue advanced training—with opportunities to take doctoral seminars and engage closely with professors on a written thesis—to enhance their ministry or prepare for a doctoral program.</p> <p>Th.M. graduates have been placed at Ph.D. and D.Min. programs at schools including Duke University, Princeton Theological Seminary, Baylor University, Asbury Theological Seminary, Boston University, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.</p></div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--quote paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--903 paragraph--bgimage--294 paragraph--bgcolor--white"> <div class="background-overlay"> <span role="img" aria-label="Windows in Gray building with flowers in foreground"></span> <div class="field field--name-field-component-background-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component-wrapper"> <div class="component-quote-content-wrapper"> <div class="component-quote-photo"> </div> <blockquote class="blockquote"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>"The Th.M. at Duke equipped me for doctoral work and continues to inform my scholarship."</p></div> </blockquote> <div class="div-hr"></div> <div class="blockquote-footer"> <cite title="Source Title"> <div class="field field--name-field-byline field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Keith Johnson, Associate Professor of Theology, Wheaton College, Th.M. ‘04</div> </cite> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image-text-and-button paragraph--view-mode--image-left paragraph--id--904 paragraph--bgcolor--white paragraph--fgcolor--whispergray"> <div class="background-overlay"> <div class="component-wrapper container row"> <div class="component--img-txt-btn--container-left col col-12 col-md-6 align-items-center"> <div class="field field--name-field-component-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/component_cta_left_right/public/images/media-images/05123_closing_convocation001.jpg?itok=dXJmEh5W" width="650" height="434" alt="Faculty members chat in the hallway wearing regalia before Closing Convocation" loading="lazy" class="image-style-component-cta-left-right" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component--img-txt-btn--container-right col col-12 col-md-6 align-items-center"> <div 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Drawn from all over the globe and a broad spectrum of Christian traditions, these men and women share a commitment to teaching and to the church and ministry.</p></div> <div class="buttons-wrapper"> <a href="/faculty" class="btn btn-sm btn-primary">Learn More <span class="sr-only">about our faculty</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image-text-and-button paragraph--view-mode--image-right paragraph--id--905 paragraph--bgcolor--white paragraph--fgcolor--dukenavy"> <div class="background-overlay"> <div class="component-wrapper container row"> <div class="component--img-txt-btn--container-left order-2 order-md-1 col col-12 col-md-6 align-items-center"> <div class="component--content-wrapper"> <h2 class="component-heading">Training for Military Chaplaincy</h2> <div class="sub-heading">A Year of Specialized Training</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Chaplains serving all branches of the U.S. military who are approved for a year of specialized training can meet that requirement through Duke Divinity School’s Th.M. program. We offer a Certificate in Chaplaincy that can be earned alongside your degree.</p></div> <div class="buttons-wrapper"> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/chaplaincy" class="btn btn-sm btn-primary">Learn More About the Certificate <span class="sr-only">about the certificate in chaplaincy</span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component--img-txt-btn--container-right order-1 order-md-2 col col-12 col-md-6 align-items-center"> <div class="field field--name-field-component-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/component_cta_left_right/public/images/media-images/Veteran_Image_2000x1335.png?itok=GMRSnk73" width="650" height="434" alt="Members of the military in dress uniform march in front of Duke Chapel carrying flags" loading="lazy" class="image-style-component-cta-left-right" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade accordion-item" id="tab-902-2-pane" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-902-2-tab" tabindex="0"> <h2 class="accordion-header d-lg-none" id="tab-902-2-heading"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#tab-902-2-collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="tab-902-2-collapse"> Program Overview </button> </h2> <div id="tab-902-2-collapse" class="accordion-collapse collapsed collapse d-lg-block" aria-labelledby="tab-902-2-heading" data-bs-parent="#tab-902-content"> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tab-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-tab-components field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--906"> <div class="background-overlay"> <div class="component-wrapper container gx-md-0"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Curriculum</h2> <p>The curriculum for the Th.M. consists of eight elective courses taken over two semesters (four must be at 800-900 level). During the final semester, students often work directly with a faculty advisor towards completion of a substantial written thesis.</p> <p>At least four of the eight courses must be taken in one of the basic theological disciplines and will be designated as the student's major. These disciplines are: Biblical Studies, Historical Studies, Theological Studies, and Ministerial Studies.</p></div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image-feature paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--909 paragraph--bgimage--317"> <div class="background-overlay"> <span role="img" aria-label="someone uses a pen to make notes while reading a book"></span> <div class="field field--name-field-component-background-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--910"> <div class="background-overlay"> <div class="component-wrapper container gx-md-0"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Graduation Requirements</h2> <p>The Master of Theology program is normally completed in two semesters. Requirements for graduation are:</p> <ul> <li>Eight advanced course units</li> <li>An average grade of B or higher</li> <li>Comprehensive exam or thesis: Each student is required to demonstrate superior performance on a comprehensive examination covering the major area of study. In lieu of the exam, a student may choose to write a thesis in one major area. This thesis research project is counted as one of the eight course credits required.</li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image-text-and-button paragraph--view-mode--image-right paragraph--id--911 paragraph--bgcolor--whispergray paragraph--fgcolor--purple"> <div class="background-overlay"> <div class="component-wrapper container row"> <div class="component--img-txt-btn--container-left order-2 order-md-1 col col-12 col-md-6 align-items-center"> <div class="component--content-wrapper"> <h2 class="component-heading">The Center for Academic Support and Theological Writing</h2> <div class="sub-heading">Strengthen Your Writing</div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Divinity School is committed to developing you as a writer. The Center for Writing and Academic Support provides services for writers of all abilities. In addition, we offer the RISE pre-orientation workshop to introduce the fundamentals of theological thought and writing; ongoing academic support workshops throughout the year; and tutors who are available to work with students one-on-one.</p></div> <div class="buttons-wrapper"> <a href="/academics/center-for-writing" class="btn btn-sm btn-primary">Learn more <span class="sr-only">about academic support and the writing center</span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component--img-txt-btn--container-right order-1 order-md-2 col col-12 col-md-6 align-items-center"> <div class="field field--name-field-component-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/component_cta_left_right/public/images/media-images/Academics%20and%20Writing%20Center_00064.jpg?itok=AsAW0WVR" width="650" height="433" alt="Student sits across from 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href="/academics/degree-certificates/anglican"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img class="card-img-top image-style-media-image-horizontal-large" alt="Certificate in Anglican Studies" src="/sites/default/files/styles/media_image_horizontal_large/public/images/media-images/10822_aehs_opening031.jpg?h=94250c02&itok=sUjISGLI" width="800" height="600" loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-title"> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/anglican">Certificate in Anglican Studies</a> </div> <div class="card-text">The Certificate in Anglican Studies can be earned within the M.Div., Th.M, and M.T.S. programs and is designed to serve the academic and formational requirements of students preparing for Anglican/Episcopal ministry, lay and especially ordained.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div class="card h-100"> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/black-church"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img class="card-img-top image-style-media-image-horizontal-large" alt="Certificate in Black Church Studies" src="/sites/default/files/styles/media_image_horizontal_large/public/images/media-images/04622_baccalaureate067.jpg?h=c257b82c&itok=0_ezkPsa" width="800" height="600" loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-title"> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/black-church">Certificate in Black Church Studies</a> </div> <div class="card-text">The Certificate in Black Church Studies can be earned within the M.Div., M.T.S., Th.M., and M.A. degrees and aims to help strengthen the body of Christ through critical reflection, dialogue, and practice at the intersection of race, faith, and Christian witness in the tradition of Black churches. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div 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(residential and hybrid), M.T.S., Th.D., and M.A. and enables students to make the study of gender, sexuality, theology, and ministry a core component of their theological education. It fosters a collaborative environment for teaching, research, service learning, and dialogue.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div class="card h-100"> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/theology-arts"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img class="card-img-top image-style-media-image-horizontal-large" alt="Certificate in Theology and the Arts" src="/sites/default/files/styles/media_image_horizontal_large/public/images/media-images/12423_beyond_measure011.jpg?h=e54a9f89&itok=5ItIgpWP" width="800" height="600" loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-title"> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/theology-arts">Certificate in Theology and the Arts</a> </div> <div class="card-text">The Certificate in Theology and the Arts offers M.Div., M.T.S., Th.M., and M.A. students firm grounding in the key theological loci and practices relevant to a lifetime’s engagement with the arts in the church, the university, and beyond.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div class="card h-100"> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/theology-medicine-culture"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img class="card-img-top image-style-media-image-horizontal-large" alt="Certificate in Theology, Medicine, and Culture" src="/sites/default/files/styles/media_image_horizontal_large/public/images/media-images/2021%20TMC%20Fellow%20head%20shot%20Ellery.jpeg?h=83a4dc60&itok=2sLEEmhK" width="800" height="600" loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-title"> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/theology-medicine-culture">Certificate in Theology, Medicine, and Culture</a> </div> <div class="card-text">The Certificate in Theology, Medicine, and Culture combines scholarship and coursework with practical experience and community engagement to prepare students in the M.Div. , M.T.S., Th.M., and M.A. programs for robust theological and practical engagement with contemporary practices of medicine, community, and public health.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade accordion-item" id="tab-902-3-pane" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="tab-902-3-tab" tabindex="0"> <h2 class="accordion-header d-lg-none" id="tab-902-3-heading"> <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#tab-902-3-collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="tab-902-3-collapse"> Affording Duke </button> </h2> <div id="tab-902-3-collapse" class="accordion-collapse collapsed collapse d-lg-block" aria-labelledby="tab-902-3-heading" data-bs-parent="#tab-902-content"> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tab-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-tab-components field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--913"> <div class="background-overlay"> <div class="component-wrapper container gx-md-0"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>An education from Duke Divinity School is worth your investment, and you do not have to figure out the finances alone.</p> <p>Some internal and external scholarships, as well as federal financial aid in the form of work study and loans, make it possible for students to afford Duke Divinity. <a href="https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa" target="_blank">FAFSA</a> should be completed for external aid. 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Doctoral Degrees <span class="divnav-accordion__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </h3> <div class="divnav-accordion__contents" id="divnav-accordion-12__contents"> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/doctoral">Overview of Doctoral Degrees</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/doctoral/thd">Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/doctoral/dmin">Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/doctoral/phd">Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/online">Hybrid Online Degrees and Programs</a> </li> <li> <section class="divnav-accordion" data-divnav-accordion="14"> <h3> <a class="divnav-accordion__button" href="#divnav-modal-14__contents" role="button"> Dual Degrees & Programs <span class="divnav-accordion__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </h3> <div class="divnav-accordion__contents" id="divnav-accordion-14__contents"> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs">Overview of Dual Degrees & Programs</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mdiv-mpp">Master of Divinity/Master of Public Policy (M.Div./M.P.P.)</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mdiv-msw">Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work (M.Div./M.S.W.)</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mts-jd">Master of Theological Studies/Juris Doctorate (M.T.S./J.D.)</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mts-mpp">Master of Theological Studies/Master of Public Policy (M.T.S./M.P.P.)</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mts-md">Master of Theological Studies/Doctor of Medicine (M.T.S./M.D.)</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/cthc-md">Certificate in Theology and Health Care/Doctor of Medicine (C.T.H.C./M.D.)</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/cthc-otd">Certificate in Theology and Health Care/Occupational Therapy Doctorate (C.T.H.C./O.T.D.)</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> </li> <li> <section class="divnav-accordion" data-divnav-accordion="15"> <h3> <a class="divnav-accordion__button" href="#divnav-modal-15__contents" role="button"> Standalone Certificates <span class="divnav-accordion__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </h3> <div class="divnav-accordion__contents" id="divnav-accordion-15__contents"> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/certificates">Overview of Standalone Certificates</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/certificates/certificate-theology-healthcare">Residential Certificate in Theology and Health Care</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/certificates/h-cthc">Hybrid Certificate in Theology and Health Care</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> </li> <li> <section class="divnav-accordion" data-divnav-accordion="16"> <h3> <a class="divnav-accordion__button" href="#divnav-modal-16__contents" role="button"> Degree-Based Certificates <span class="divnav-accordion__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </h3> <div class="divnav-accordion__contents" id="divnav-accordion-16__contents"> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates">Overview of Degree-Based Certificates</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/anglican">Certificate in Anglican Studies</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/baptist">Certificate in Baptist Studies</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/black-church">Certificate in Black Church Studies</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/catholic">Certificate in Catholic Studies</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/chaplaincy">Certificate in Chaplaincy</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/christian-education">Certificate in Christian Education</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/faith-food-environment">Certificate in Faith, Food, and Environmental Justice</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/organizing-advocacy">Certificate in Faith-based Organizing, Advocacy, and Social Transformation</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/gender">Certificate in Gender, Sexuality, Theology, and Ministry</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/latinx">Certificate in Latinx Studies</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/methodist">Certificate in Methodist/Wesleyan Studies</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/missional">Certificate in Missional Innovation</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/preaching">Certificate in Preaching</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/prison-studies">Certificate in Prison Studies</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/teaching">Certificate in Reflective and Faithful Teaching</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/theology-arts">Certificate in Theology and the Arts</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/theology-medicine-culture">Certificate in Theology, Medicine, and Culture</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/worship">Certificate in Worship</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/other">Other Duke University Certificates</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/degree-certificates/nonprofit">Certificate in Nonprofit Management (Non-Divinity)</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> </li> <li> <section class="divnav-accordion" data-divnav-accordion="17"> <h3> <a class="divnav-accordion__button" href="#divnav-modal-17__contents" role="button"> Field Education <span class="divnav-accordion__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </h3> <div class="divnav-accordion__contents" id="divnav-accordion-17__contents"> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/field-education">Overview of Field Education</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/field-education/cpe">Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/field-education/communities-of-learning">Communities of Learning</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/field-education/international">International Field Education</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/field-education/students">Students</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/field-education/supervisors">Supervisors</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/field-education/forms-policies">Forms & Policies</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/field-education/office">Office of Field Education</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/study-abroad">Study Abroad</a> </li> <li> <section class="divnav-accordion" data-divnav-accordion="19"> <h3> <a class="divnav-accordion__button" href="#divnav-modal-19__contents" role="button"> Academic Resources <span class="divnav-accordion__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </h3> <div class="divnav-accordion__contents" id="divnav-accordion-19__contents"> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/academic-calendar">Academic Calendar & Course Schedules</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/center-for-writing">Center for Writing and Academic Support</a></li> <li><a href="https://library.divinity.duke.edu/">Divinity 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