The Master of Divinity ( English Master of Divinity, M.Div. ) [1] or the Master of Theology ( English Master of Theology, M.Th. ) is an academic master 's degree awarded at universities, theological academies and seminaries . [2]
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Germany
In Germany, due to historical features, the Master of Arts ends with a Master of Theology in Evangelical or Catholic theology. [3]
Russia
In the Russian Empire in 1814, in connection with the reform of theological schools, the charters of all theological academies regarding the conferment of academic degrees were agreed. As a result, according to unified rules, the degrees “ candidate of theology ”, “ master of theology ” and “ doctor of theology ” were awarded. The degrees of the candidate and master of theology were assigned to graduates of the academies according to the results of their studies and the knowledge gained. The degree of Doctor of Theology was awarded based on the results of defense of the dissertation [4] .
In modern Russia, the degree of “Master of Theology” in accordance with the Bologna process is built into theological education in the Russian Orthodox Church , where it occupies the second level - a 2-year program in theological academies, the result of which is the writing of a master's thesis for the degree of “Master of Theology” [5] .
North America
In North America, a Master of Theology degree ( Master of Theology; Th.M., M.Th. ), as defined by the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada, is a confirmation of the educational minimum required for teaching theological disciplines in accredited educational institutions. Usually it is awarded after receiving the degrees of the master of theology ( Eng. Master of Divinity (M. Div.)) or Master of Arts in Theology ( Eng. Master of Arts in Theology; MATh. ), as well as confirmation of a three-year training. This degree means a one- or two-year specialization in theological studies. Her receipt may be preceded by passing exams or defending a master's thesis . [2] [6]
See also
- Category: Masters of Theology
Notes
- ↑ “Master of Divinity, M. Div. - Master of Theology ”- A. Savina. Academic degrees and titles in foreign countries: general and special // Problems of modern education. - M .: Moscow State Pedagogical University , 2015 .-- No. 3 . - S. 15 . The author is a doctor of pedagogical sciences, a leading researcher at the laboratory of pedagogical comparative studies of the Institute for Education Development Strategy of the Russian Academy of Education
- ↑ 1 2 ATS - Approved Degrees , Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada , < http://www.ats.edu/MemberSchools/Pages/Degrees.aspx > . Retrieved December 8, 2012. Archived June 8, 2008 on Wayback Machine
- ↑ Ländergemeinsame Strukturvorgaben / Beschluss der Kultusministerkonferenz vom 10. Oktober 2003 - derzeit i. d. F. vom 4. Februar 2010 (PDF-Datei; 35 kB), KMK
- ↑ 1.3. Certification of scientists and teachers in pre-revolutionary Russia // Sharshunov V. A. , Gulko N. V. How to prepare and defend a dissertation: history, experience, methods and recommendations. - Mn. : Technoprint, 2004 .-- 460 p. - ISBN 985-464-382-4 .
- ↑ “Spiritual education on the verge of change” // Patriarchy.ru .
- ↑ See Advanced Research Programs (Th.M., Ph.D.) , Asbury Theological Seminary , < http://www.asburyseminary.edu/admissions/apply/apply-advanced-research-programs/ > . Retrieved December 8, 2012. Archived November 13, 2012 at Wayback Machine and Master of Theology (Th.M.) , Duke University , < http://divinity.duke.edu/academics/degrees/master-theology > . Retrieved December 8, 2012. for examples.