Master of Divinity and Master of Social Work

The program is flexible enough to be completed in one of four ways.

OPTION 1

Students spend their first two years of the program in-residence at WTS, taking MDiv coursework. Years 3-4 are then spent in a Master of Social Work program at another accredited institution of the student’s preference. 

OPTION 2

Students can also choose our 5-year part-time Distance Learning option to complete their MDiv coursework through WTS. When finished, they can pursue a MSW program at another accredited institution of the student’s preference.

OPTION 3

Students can start with the MSW degree elsewhere, followed by the MDiv at WTS. This path is best for undergrad students who have the option of earning the MSW at the same institution. They can stay in a familiar context in the transition into graduate school. After completing the MSW degree, the student moves to WTS for two years of MDiv course work.

OPTION 4

Finally, Students can also do Distance Learning starting with the MSW degree followed by the MDiv.  Students who are just completing the MSW degree (or who have completed it within the last seven years) begin MDiv work at WTS in the distance learning format and attend part-time over five years.

FOR ALL PATHS

Typically 63 out of the 87 hours required for an MDiv are completed through WTS. The remaining 24 hours are transferred from the MSW program back to the seminary as electives. This allows the student to complete both masters degrees in four years instead of five if they choose.

For students who have a BSW degree, the MSW portion of the dual track program is typically shortened due to receiving advanced standing. These students can earn both masters degrees in three years.

COHORT LEARNING GROUPS

All four years, students meet in peer groups with a ministry professional who facilitates the integration of the two professional areas. Students will meet with their program-long cohort groups weekly. The purpose of this weekly class is to support dual-track students and help them integrate these two professional fields (ministry and social work) into their respective ministry callings.