Degree Programs

The Iliff School of Theology offers four masters and two doctoral degree programs.

• The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is designed primarily for those seeking ordination.
• The Master of Arts (M.A.) is designed for those students who plan to go on to Ph.D. studies.
• The Master of Arts in Specialized Ministry (M.A.S.M.) may be focused in Justice and Peace Studies, Pastoral Care, or Religious Leadership and can be customized for those pursuing the Order of the Deacon in the United Methodist Church or forms of lay ministry.
• The Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) is designed for those who simply want to explore various areas of theological studies.

• The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Religious and Theological Studies is offered jointly with the University of Denver.
• The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Preaching in the Practice of Ministry, is designed for clergy interested in advanced professional education.

Iliff also offers a Justice and Peace Studies Concentration within the M.Div. and M.A.S.M. degree programs.

For students wishing to pursue licensing, Iliff offers the opportunity to work concurrently with the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver to earn a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree.