United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Applied Ethics and Justice

The Certificate in Applied Ethics and Justice provides a non-degree option for students to gain practical graduate level training in ethical thought and justice issues. The program requires five courses from United's Ethics and Justice and Social Transformation curricula, and credits can be transferred to any accredited seminary degree program.

Arts

United's Master of Arts degree is designed for those who want to pursue theological and religious questions in a broad and systematic way, would like to add theological depth to their existing professional work, or wish to prepare for doctoral study in religion and theology. The Master of Arts is adaptable to a broad array of interests and purposes through its concentrations.

Divinity

The MDiv is a graduate professional degree primarily designed to prepare students for ordained and lay leadership in a church, or in other forms of ministry such as chaplaincy or spiritual direction. The degree provides intellectual and analytical capacity, as well as practical skills to lead faith communities in a complex, pluralistic society.

Leadership

The MAL is designed to prepare students for specialized vocational ministry roles in which the MDiv is not a requirement, as well as non-ministry leadership positions. The degree provides a broad foundation in theology, ethics and leadership, as well as focused study in areas specific to a chosen vocation or career path.

Ministry

The MAM degree is designed to provide focused academic and practical training for vocational ministry with flexibility and efficiency. The degree prepares students for non-ordained ministry roles, providing supplemental practical training for congregational leadership positions when an MDiv degree is not needed or desired.

Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry at United is an advanced study in theology and the contextual practice of ministry in a multicultural, multi-religious global environment. The program is preparation to responsibly interpret theology and culture, and offers concentration options each designed to prepare leaders for advanced ministry settings.

Spiritual Direction

This program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills for effectively practicing spiritual direction in both one-on-one and group settings that meet the increasing demands for credentials and competency in the field. The program can be completed part-time in one to two years.

Theological Studies

The Certificate in Theological Studies program provides a non-degree option for students to gain graduate level training in core theological subjects. The credits earned in this certificate can be transferred to any accredited seminary degree program including United's MA, MAL, MAM and MDiv degrees.