MASTER OF THEOLOGY DEGREE IN PEACE STUDIES
Global Ministries University offers a Master of Theology Degree in Peace Studies completely online that can be custom desiged. This Master of Theology Degree Program invites students to explore all aspects of peace from the perspective of different cultures. Students wishing to receive a Master of Theology Degree in Peace Studies will explore nonviolence according to various religious philosophies, ethics of war and peace in religion, negotiation and mediaton for religious leaders, and religious fundamentals of peace building.
Following is a suggested curriculum for those pursuing a Master of Theology Degree in Peace Studies:
Possible course of study for the Peace Studies theme:
TH702 Nonviolence: Spirituality, Theory, & Practice The theory and practice of nonviolence according to various religious philosophies.
Instructor: Mary Ann Cejka, Ph.D. - US
TH701 Religious Fundamentals of Peace Building An introduction to peace studies surveying theory and philosophy of world religious leaders.
Instructor: Mary Ann Cejka, Ph.D. - US
TH703 Making Global Peace: Negotiation and Mediation for Religious Leaders A survey of theory and practice in negotiation and mediation for religious leaders working for peace.
Instructor: Mary Ann Cejka, Ph.D. - US
TH648 Globalization and the Meaning of Islam This course will address the struggle within Islam and the issues related to the assumed Clash of civilizations. The possibility of a theoretical framework for better alternatives to the “us versus them” paradigm will also be discussed.
Instructor: AbdulMawgoud Dardery, Ph.D. US/Egypt
TH705 Education for Social Transformation This course will help participants develop an understanding of the main roots of violence and culminate in a student designed program to shift knowledge, attitudes and behaviors towards a culture of peace.
Instructor: Shahinaz El Hennawi, M.A.- Egypt
TH704 Gender and Peace Building Designed to provide theoretical and practical experiences in the importance of incorporating the gender dimension in peace processes
Instructor: Shahinaz El Hennawi, M.A.- Egypt
TH525 Ethics of War and Peace in Religion This course provides basic information on ethics of war in the major religions of the world as well as secular points of view. It introduces the student to the basic history and terminology of ethics of war. The Abrahamic traditions along with secular views constitute the main focus of the course. Three of five sections and papers will be based on these views of war and peace. The fourth reading and paper will cover South and East Asian religious ethics of war. The final reading and paper will be on comparative ethics in the treatment of religious ethics of war and peace.
Instructor: Matthew Kosuta PhD - Thailand
TH512 A Theology of Interfaith Dialogue This course looks at common ground for interfaith dialogue, directs the many salvations to one world, uses eco-human well-being as a criterion for religious truth and includes practical suggestions and examples of a globally responsible dialogue.
Instructor: Joseph Sebastian, Ph.D. - US
Eligibility
All students who are accepted into the Master of Theology Degree Completion Program must hold a bachelor's degree.
Credits Required
The Master of Theology Degree Completion Program requires 36 credits.
Prior Learning and Life Experience Allowance
Prior Learning Allowance
A maximum of 18 credits for prior learning experience.
Prior Life Experience Allowance
A maximum of 9 credits may be awarded for life experience.
A combined total of up to 18 of the required 36 credits may be awarded for prior learning and life experience.
Credit Earned Through Global Ministries University
Students must earn 18 credits through Global Ministries University.
Core Requirements:
TH799 Master of Theology Thesis (6 credits) or Two Additional Courses
In lieu of a supervised internship, students will be required to demonstrate extensive research skills and will design a research project leading to a Master's Thesis. This project will be interdisciplinary and focus on a core theme. There is also an option to waive the thesis by taking two additional courses.
Cost of Program
Tuition: $7,000 Global Ministries University has an interest-free monthly payment plan
Application Process
To enroll in the Master of Theology Degree Completion Program, complete and submit application with $200 application fee.
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