About the Degree
The Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Education dual degree promotes interdisciplinary conversation between theological education, public education, and community engagement.
The degree will also provide students pathways for developing skills and acquiring competencies necessary for achieving excellence in careers where religious leadership and education intersect. The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) seeks to educate future teachers broadly to meet the challenges of 21st-century classrooms by providing rich foundations in content and pedagogy and to prepare teachers for caring and effective service in diverse pK12 learning environments. The dual degree serves those interested in intersections between religion and public education and/or who are interested in bi-vocational options that link public school teaching with religious leadership in congregational or non-profit contexts.
Learn more about the MA in Education at Wake Forest University.
How to Apply
Candidates for the dual degree must apply both to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Divinity, following the admissions requirements of the respective programs, and be accepted to each program in order to pursue a dual degree.
Plan of Study and Requirements
The MDiv / MA in Education joint degree is designed to be 92-103 credit hours completed in seven semesters plus two complete summer sessions (based on full-time enrollment).
Policies and Procedures
Students will be assigned a primary faculty advisor from each of the degree programs. The Education Program Director and the Academic Dean for the School of Divinity will consult on appropriate advising for dual degree students.
The Graduate School requires that a student maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. This requirement applies to the MA component of the dual degree program. A student who fails to satisfy this requirement will be placed on academic probation and will have one semester to bring his/her GPA to 2.5 or greater; otherwise, the student may be dismissed from the program. The minimum GPA required for successful completion of the MA portion of the degree is 3.0.
Continuing eligibility requirements for the School of Divinity are stated in the Academic Bulletin.
Accreditation Information
Wake Forest University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Wake Forest University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website https://www.sacscoc.org.
Wake Forest University School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved: Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry.