About the Program

Our goal is to give our students a solid ecumenical formation by offering comprehensive courses in reading and writing under the guidance of well-known figures in the world of ecumenism. The program is designed for an independent student who will be motivated to read and think on his own, to communicate with his teachers several times a semester through argumentative writing, and to take advantage of opportunities for discussion with his peers through on-line facilities.

In the first semester of study, all students take five courses on theology in the main Christian traditions. In the second semester, five courses in basic ecumenical issues are required. In the third semester, each student will choose five elective courses in the third semester. In addition, during each of the first three semesters students will visit churches of a different tradition than their own, and report on their experience. Students will dedicate the fourth semester to writing a thesis under the guidance of one of the teachers in the program.

The Master's program is designed to be completed in two years. However, students wishing to study on a part-time basis may take up to six years to finish their degree. Those who wish to take only individual classes, for their own education or for credit at another university (contingent upon arrangement of credit transfer with that institution), may do so as well.

The Master's program welcomed its first class of students in September 2008 and is currently accepting applications for admission to the program for Spring and Fall semesters of 2009.

For detailed information, check out our Student Brochure.