Starr King Degree Programs

 

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
A three- to four-year program of study that prepares people for Unitarian Universalist ministry or religious leadership in society.
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Master of Arts in Religious Leadership for Social Change (MASC)
A two-year program of study focused especially on religious leadership in society through institutions and/or vocations that serve the common good and work for justice, equity and compassion.
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Master of Arts (M.A.)
A two-year program offered by the Graduate Theological Union in collaboration with Starr King School that advances people's engagement in the scholarly study of religion and prepares them for Ph.D. studies and teaching. Read more...


 


Vocational Discernment

At Starr King School, the faculty engages intensively with students in their vocational discernment. Finding the particular form of religious leadership that suits one's gifts, strengths, passions and personality takes time and is part of the learning process. The school's degree programs prepare people for ministry (M.Div.), for religious leadership in society (MASC) or for religious scholarship (M.A.). It's possible for students to begin SKSM in one program and transfer to another as their vocation clarifies.

Full-time Status

Currently, students must maintain full-time status in the school's M.Div. and MASC programs. Part-time study is allowed in the M.A. program. A part-time M.Div. option will be available 2007-2008.

Required units per semester:

M.Div. 9 units
MASC 9 units
M.A. 12 units


Listen to a 30-second sample of the Rev. Alma Crawford, SKSM faculty member, teaching the school's Educating to Counter Oppressions seminar.


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