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Gammon Theological Seminary – Degree Program

Gammon Theological Seminary is the only Historically Black Theological Institution (HBTI) of the United Methodist Church. We help prepare for the practice of Christian ministry and public leadership individuals who understand their vocation as working in partnership with God in forming a just and generative world for all.

Master of Divinity Degree (MDIV)

Earning a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from Gammon Theological Seminary (GTS) means you’ve gained a deep understanding across various theological fields. It prepares you to fulfill a wide range of ministerial roles, equipping you with both intellectual and practical skills essential for religious leadership in various ministry contexts, both within and beyond church communities.

The areas of specialization of the MDiv degree are:  

  • Leadership & Ethics 

  • Womanist Theological Perspective 

  • Social Justice & Advocacy

Degree Requirements

Each candidate in the Master of Divinity, M.Div. program is required to complete 72 credit hours. Students intending to seek ordination in the United Methodist church must complete 24 of those 72 credit hours from Religious Heritage courses offered at GTS and outlined in The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church (2016). GTS students enrolled full-time and successfully completing 12 credit hours per semester can expect to complete the M.Div. program in 3 years. 

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GTS will consider campus safety and security issues year-round. Following these tips can help you avoid crime with a little more focus:

  • Travel in couples or groups whenever feasible.
  • Be constantly aware of your surroundings.
  • Make eye contact with those approaching and watch their movements as you go.
  • Keep your keys handy and lock the doors when you enter your home or car.
  • Avoid pedestrian robbery by calling from safe places and not walking on parking decks or city streets.
  • Limit headphones or phone volume when listening to music or talking. Clothing, tiny changes, bags, and cartons should never be visible in your car.
  • Avoid using ATMs in remote areas or after dusk.
  • Give friends and family your trip arrangements, including departure and arrival times and routes.
  • Avoid carrying significant amounts of cash.
  • Keep your credit or debit card separate from cash and other cards when shopping.
  • Always fill your gas tank at least half full and service your car before traveling.
  • If you break down while traveling, stay in your locked car and call for help.

The GTS Safety and Security team advises following your instincts. Please protect yourself and your belongings if a situation feels unsafe or uncomfortable.  

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Non-endorsement Policy

Gammon Theological Seminary does not, by policy, release any statement or position that officially represents the views of the Seminary beyond its three foundational statements: our mission statement, our vision statement, and our values statement. All other statements, including sponsored blogs, do not constitute official statements of the Seminary.

Policy on Nondiscrimination

Gammon Theological Seminary does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission based on race, color, sex, national origin, age (40 and over), veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

Statements

Because of rapidly changing contexts and divisive issues that are highly publicized worldwide, Gammon is committed to curating a space for students, faculty, and staff to explore social ethics, including social justice and womanist theology. Gammon Theological Seminary believes that all are made in the image of God.

We seek to embrace moral ways of living that center the Spirit and intent of the General Rules set forth by John Wesley:

  • Do not harm by avoiding evil of every kind.
  • By doing good of every possible sort as far as possible to all people.
  • By practicing the means of grace together.

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