Degrees

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School offers multiple degree programs, all shaped by our mission and vision statement, and each with its own distinctive scope and purpose.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

• The Master of Divinity for Theological Professions degree (M.Div.) is the most versatile, all-purpose degree. It is the primary degree leading to ordination for professional ministry. It also may prepare students for church administration, chaplaincy, youth work, teaching in colleges or theological schools, missions and evangelism, social work and more.
• The Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree (M.A.) is to prepare students for advanced graduate study in a specific theological discipline.
• The Master of Arts in Religious Studies (M.A.)  is designed to educate the laity who want a general knowledge of Christian religion, interfaith dialogue, and the historic/cultural contexts that affect religious belief and practice.

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM

• The Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min.) is designed for experienced clergy and religious leaders who wish to enhance their skills as reflective practitioners. Applicants to the Doctor of Ministry program must have earned a Master of Divinity degree or its educational equivalent in both duration and kind. Additionally, applicants must have a minimum of three years ministry experience after earning a Master of Divinity degree.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE STUDIES PROGRAM 

• The Graduate Certificate Studies Program provides continuing educational opportunities for both clergy and laity. Clergy are able to pursue concentrated study in specializations that are relevant to their ministry context; while laity can benefit from relevant theological education that will enhance the practice of a variety of professions.

If you or someone you know has been discerning a “call” to ministry and is interested in enrolling in a degree program, or in registering for a course, please contact Tamisia A. White, Director of Enrollment Services and Financial Aid at 585-397-8801 or admissions@crcds.edu.

For a direct link to the enrollment application, please click HERE.