Degree Requirements
The Master of Divinity degree requires a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. All students are required to establish proficiency in a modern language other than English for appropriate pastoral use. This can be accomplished through the completion of academic course work, participation in another language program, or by demonstrating proficiency by examination. Students will also be required to complete a formation portfolio and oral examination demonstrating proficiency and integration in the areas of human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation. It is intended at the University of Dallas principally for the formation of the seminarians of Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Dallas. The distribution of course requirements are as follows:
Sacred Scripture Courses
Historical Theology Courses
Systematics Courses
Moral Theology Courses
Liturgical and Sacraments Courses
Practical Theology Courses
Practicum
| TMIN 7305 | Pastoral Ministry Internship I | 3 |
| TMIN 7306 | Pastoral Ministry Internship II | 3 |
| TMIN 7309 | Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E.) Internship | 3 |
| TMIN 7360 | Sacramental Ministry of the Priest and Deacon | 3 |
Biblical Hebrew
In addition to Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish and Italian, the university may offer Biblical Hebrew, if there is a quorum of students who have particular interest in the study of Scripture. See Theology undergraduate course offerings for descriptions. As with the other languages, the language requirement may be met by completing the 3000 level course with a B or better or by passing the appropriate examination.