Master of Theological Studies/Master of Environmental Management or Master of Forestry (M.T.S./M.E.M. or M.F.)

Curriculum

The Master of Theological Studies curriculum covers foundational areas of history, theology, and Scripture with the flexibility to pursue electives in one's area of interest. Students also complete a thesis under faculty direction during their final year. Core courses include Old Testament, church history, New Testament, Christian theology, Christian ethics, and ministerial studies. Students can choose from a wide variety of electives ranging from New Testament Exegesis, to Christianity and Race, Restorative Justice and the Church, and others.

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 year at the Divinity School, the second at the Nicholas School, and the third year with blended coursework from both schools.