4.3 The Master of Divinity degree is broadly and deeply attentive to the intellectual, human, spiritual,
and vocational dimensions of student learning and formation in ways consistent with the school’s
mission and theological commitments. The degree has clearly articulated learning outcomes that
address each of the following four areas, though the school may use different terms for these areas: (a)
religious heritage, including understanding of scripture, the theological traditions and history of the
school’s faith community, and the broader heritage of other relevant religious traditions; (b) cultural
context, including attention to cultural and social issues, to global awareness and engagement, and to
the multifaith and multicultural nature of the societies in which students may serve; (c) personal and
spiritual formation, including development in personal faith, professional ethics, emotional maturity,
moral integrity, and spirituality; and (d) religious and public leadership, including cultivating capacities
for leading in ecclesial or denominational and public contexts and reflecting on leadership practices.
Master of Divinity Degree Requirements and Learning Outcomes (Catalog, p.16)