D-GTM-C - Gender, Sexuality, Theology, and Ministry Certificate

Guidance for Coursework and Co-Curricular Requirements for MDiv (Residential and Hybrid), MTS, and ThD Students

• Completion of three courses in gender studies: a graduate level course in the Program in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies or an approved alternative; and two courses within the Divinity School or Duke University Department of Religion with a clear focus on gender studies;

• Completion of a contextual learning or research project in the area of gender, sexuality, theology, and ministry. The project may be conducted in one of four ways:

  • within a course (but not within any of the three courses that fulfill the previous requirement)

  • within a directed study

  • as an independent community service project

  • within the context of a field education placement (Note: The field education office is not responsible for facilitating or evaluating this project in any way); and

• Participation in a colloquium by students to discuss their contextual learning projects and/or to share the results of their research. Affiliated faculty members will be responsible for directing the colloquy.

Guidance for Coursework and Co-Curricular Requirements for MA Students

• Completion of two courses in gender studies within the Divinity School or the Duke University Department of Religion (hybrid or residential), or an approved alternative, with a clear focus on gender studies;

• Completion of one assignment related to Gender, Sexuality, Theology, and Ministry for a non-GSTM course, with permission from instructor;

• If feasible, students will participate in a colloquium to discuss their contextual learning projects and/or to share the results of their research; and

• Completion of a 500-word summary of how coursework integrates with current vocation, with specific reference to the GSTM certificate.