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2025-26 Seminary Catalog

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Eastern Mennonite Seminary

2024-25 Catalog

Introduction to EMS

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EMS Faith Heritage: Mennonite and Ecumenical
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Master of Divinity

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Chaplaincy Concentration for the Master of Divinity and the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
Master of Arts in Religion

Dual Degrees

  • Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation Dual Degree
  • Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Counseling Dual Degree
  • Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Restorative Justice Dual Degree
  • Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Dual Degree
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The following links list our five areas of study.

Biblical Studies (BIBL)
Discerning the Contexts of Ministry (CM)
Understanding the Christian Tradition (CT)
Forming the Ministering Person (FS)
Developing the Skills of Ministry (SM)

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