This degree is normally a two-year program when taken full-time and requires a total of 51 academic credits. If the degree is not completed within four years, the student must petition the faculty for continuance in the degree program.

Courses are available on both campuses in various formats: synchronous, hybrid, intensive, residential, travel, and asynchronous (online). A minimum of 18 credits (six courses) must utilize synchronous learning. Of those 18 credits, nine credits (three courses) must utilize physical presence. This is most often done by attending week-long intensives, offered in June, August, October, January and March, or through Travel Seminars.

· Synchronous Learning: Learning occurs virtually with all participants present and engaged simultaneously, either in the classroom or via Zoom. A total of 18 credits required in this format.

· Residential Learning: Learning is done synchronously while being physically present in the classroom. Minimum 9 credits in this format.

· Hybrid Learning: The faculty member determines the schedule for hybrid of physical presence sessions, synchronous videoconferencing sessions, and asynchronous online requirements.

· Intensive Learning: Learning is done virtually or via physical presence. Pre-reading and post-writing are assigned to fulfill course objectives. This fulfills the residential learning requirement.

· Travel Seminar: Occasionally the seminary offers a course centered around a trip. These can be within the US or international, usually lasting between one and three weeks. This fulfills the residential learning requirement.

· Asynchronous Learning (Online): Learning is done with no live class time but through pre-recorded lectures and written interactions with the teacher and other students. There is no requirement to utilize this format.

Application Overview

MA Admission Requirement:

· A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.8.