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Dual Degree: Drew University - Theology and Ministry - Dual Degree at Drew University Bachelor's/MATM

Religion, Ethics, and Society Pastoral Care and Counseling Practical Theology Music and the Arts UG Dual Degree

Program Title

Theology and Ministry - Bachelor's/MATM

Program Type

Dual Degree

Degree Designation

Dual Degree

Department(s)

Religion, Ethics, and Society Pastoral Care and Counseling Practical Theology Music and the Arts

Program Description

The 5-year bachelor’s/Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry program allows Drew students the opportunity to take up to four classes that count for both undergraduate and graduate requirements. Students may complete any major as part of the bachelor’s degree for this combined degree program as long as they complete the prerequisite courses listed under the eligibility criteria below.

Requisites

Undergraduate students complete the following Foundational Courses with a grade of “B” or better:

  • ANTH 104 - Cultural Diversity: Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics OR PHIL 104- Introduction to Ethics

  • One Community-Based Learning course (CBL)

When accepted, Drew undergraduates are eligible to dual enroll in the following four courses in the Theological School:

  • BBCL 501 - Bible and Its Interpreters

  • INTF 501 - Global Faiths and the Earth

  • THEO 501 - Transforming Theologies

  • VOCF 503 - Identity, Spirituality, and Vocation

Eligibility and Application Criteria:

New undergraduate applicants to Drew (incoming freshman or transfer): Applicants indicate their interest in the bachelor’s/MATM program in their Drew College of Liberal Arts application. When study begins at Drew, students will be contacted by a bachelor’s/MATM adviser to schedule an informational meeting about next steps needed to begin the program .

Current Drew undergraduate students: Interested students should contact the bachelor’s/MATM adviser as early as possible, preferably by the end of their sophomore year.

Drew undergraduates must meet the following criteria to solidify formal acceptance to the Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry combined degree program (generally by February 1 of a student’s Junior year):

  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

  • Completed the following Foundational Courses with a grade of “B” or better:

    • ANTH 104 - Cultural Diversity: Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics OR PHIL 104- Introduction to Ethics

    • One Community-Based Learning course (CBL)

  • Have submitted two letters of recommendation from Drew Faculty.

  • Submit letter of intent indicating career plans to gradm@drew.edu

At the point of completing the bachelor’s degree and moving completely into the Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry program, Drew students are required to:

  • Have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

  • Have earned grades of “B” or better in all graduate courses taken.

Drew’s Theological School reserves the right to deny admission to the MATM Program if a student fails to meet all prerequisites, or if there are documented issues that raise concerns about their suitability for the program.

For more information on registering for coursework or on the program, contact the Convener of the MATM program.