Master of Divinity/Master of Environmental Management or Master of Forestry (M.Div./M.E.M. or M.F.)

Curriculum

The curriculum for our M.Div. degree program is designed to give students a solid foundation for wherever their calling takes them—be that ordination, lay ministry, nonprofit work, or a career in teaching. Our classes cover Old and New Testament, church history, Christian theology, world Christianity, ministry, worship, preaching, biblical languages, the Black Church, and a variety of electives.

The M.E.M. program at Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment is for students who want to make an impact in meaningful careers at the intersection of environmental policy, science, and community. Students choose one concentration in a topical area (Environment Concentration) and a second that will provide skills to put this knowledge into practice (Management Concentration). The M.F. program at Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment seeks to instill in students a foundation of sound, structured theory coupled with practical forest management skills. This is achieved through a curricular focus on four core competencies: forest ecology and biology, measurement of forest resources, silviculture and management of forest resources, and forest resources policy, economics, and administration.

Those interested in dual-degree programs are required to pursue admission to each school independently, and upon successful admission to both programs, are enrolled as dual-degree students.

The core curriculum of each degree must be completed at each institution. Students take the first two years at the Divinity School, the third year at the Nicholas School, and the fourth year with blended coursework from both schools.

Graduation Requirements

M.Div.

• Twenty Divinity School courses (this number is reduced as part of the dual degree status)
• Two student portfolios (middler and senior)
• Two approved units of field education

M.E.M.

• Students must select an Environment Concentration (4 courses/12 credits) and a Management Concentration (4 courses/12 credits)
• Master’s Project
• Seminar

M.F.

• Students will focus on Forest Resource Management
• In Competency Areas: Forest Ecology and Biology (6 credits), Measurement of Forest Resources (6 credits), Silviculture and Management of Forest Resources (8.5 credits), and Forest Resources Policy, Economics, and Administration (7.5 credits)
• Capstone Course
• Seminar

An education from Duke Divinity School is worth your investment, and you do not have to figure out the finances alone.

All M.Div. students receive funding.

Duke Divinity School is investing in you, too. It is an investment in your education, the church, and our shared future. All M.Div. students receive some form of scholarship support from Duke Divinity School that will cover between 25% and 100% of tuition costs, and there is no separate application needed in order to be considered. The M.Div. program offers many fellowships that also provide tuition support. Many other internal and external scholarships, as well as federal financial aid in the form of work study and loans, make it possible for students to afford Duke Divinity. We are committed to ensuring that every student who hears the call to ministry can fund their education here. FAFSA should be completed for external aid. More information can be found in our Financial Aid section.

Ready for the Next Step?

Those interested in dual-degree programs are required to pursue admission to each school independently, and upon successful admission to both programs, are enrolled as dual-degree students.

Duke Divinity School accepts applications from students with a demonstrated commitment to some form of ordained or lay ministry and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to the intended date of enrollment.

M.Div. Application Requirements

Apply to the M.E.M. or M.F.

The application deadline for the Master of Environmental Management and the Master of Forestry is December 15.