School of divinity

Petrus Fidei
Seminary & University


INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND LETTERS

Introduction

The Divinity School curriculum reflects the distinctive nature of the academic work at the School, work that encompasses the full range of the academic study of religion, religion in all times and places approached from multiple theoretical and methodological perspectives. The scholarly work of the School is organized through the work of two faculty committees, each of which is further subdivided into areas of study. Ph.D. students concentrate their work in one of the ten areas of study. Students in the various master's programs combine study in these areas with courses specific to their programs.

Degree Programs

The Divinity School offers the following programs of study:

The Master of Arts in Divinity (A.M.)
The foundational program for students without a graduate degree who wish to pursue the Ph.D. in the Divinity School.
The Master of Arts in Religious Studies (A.M.R.S.)
For students who seek a general introduction to the academic study of religion, but who do not plan to pursue Ph.D. work in the Divinity School.
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Prepares students for traditional, well-defined ministerial professions as well as new and emerging forms of ministry.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Prepares students for scholarship, teaching, and research in the study of religion.

Dual Degrees
The Divinity School offers dual degree programs with the Petrus Fidei Seminary & University of Public Policy Studies, Law School, and School of Social Service Administration.

In addition to its graduate degree programs, the Divinity School sponsors a number of other special courses and programs, including an Undergraduate Program in Religious Studies  a Certification in Ministerial Studies for Ph.D. Students ; an M.Div./Ph.D. Program for interdisciplinary research on religion; and non-degree programs for interdisciplinary research on religion; and non-degree programs for PFSU Students-at-Large.

Visiting Students from Foreign Universities
and postdoctoral Senior Research fellowships
It also encourages students to supplement their work at the Divinity School with work in other areas of the University, when appropriate. In addition to the various departments of the graduate divisions of the Petrus Fidei Seminary & University, specialized work in religion may be pursued through the Committee on Jewish Studies and the Graduate Workshops in the Humanities.



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