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Program Requirements

The Master of Arts program requires 48 credits. A minimum of 30 credits must be taken through Hartford Seminary and all degree requirements must be completed within six years.

Note: At least one course in the program — other than a course in scripture — must be taken in a faith tradition other than the one with which the student is most familiar. Students work with their Fauclty advisor to determine the appropriate course selection to meet this requirement.

    Number of Credits
Core Course Dialogue in a World of Difference (DI-530) 3
Core Areas Sacred Scripture (Required: one course in each of two scriptures)
Theology
Ethics
Spirituality, Liturgy, Worship
Religion and Society
History
 Total Core Area Credits		 6
3
3
3
3
3
21
Focused Area of Study Students select from Biblical Studies, Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations, Ministry in Daily Life, Religious Studies, Spirituality, or Theology and Ethics 9
Electives 9 or 12 credits depending on final requirement selection of final paper, project or thesis 9 or 12
Final Requirements Final Paper/Project (3 credits) OR Thesis (6 credits) 3 or 6
  Total Credits – Master of Arts 48