M.Div. Emphasis – Quaker Ministry
Within Friends meetings and beyond, Quaker values speak to the condition of people who seek stronger relationships with God, humankind and all creation. This appeal springs from the Spirit-led nature of the Quaker faith and its commitment to testing those leadings in community with others. Friends rich history, beliefs and practices have much to offer the world
The Quaker ministry emphasis explores Friends understandings of God, humanity, faith and practice. These provide a rich context for considering how ministry is offered individually and within corporate settings.
ABOUT THE QUAKER MINISTRY EMPHASIS
Courses in the Quaker Ministry emphasis include Quaker Public Ministry; Quaker History and Literature; Quaker Beliefs; Modern Quaker Life and Thought; and the Creation of Modern Quaker Diversity.
Students, prospective students and others interested in pastoral care should plan to attend the Quakers in Pastoral Care and Counseling Annual Conference, held each spring.
Recent and upcoming Quaker Ministry courses
| Year | Semester | Course Number | Course Name | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Spring | SP 320 | Quaker Encounters with Buddhism | Residential and blended |
| 2021 | January | QS 390-T | Quaker Spirituality | Two-week intensive |
| 2020 | Fall | QS 150 | Introduction to Quakerism | Residential and blended |
| 2020 | August | QS 339-T | Quakers and the Bible | Two-week intensive |
| 2020 | Spring | QS 107 | Quaker History and Literature | Residential |
| 2020 | January | QS 377-T | Quaker Public Ministry | Two-week intensive |
Our faculty
Earlham School of Religion teaching faculty create collaborative learning environments where students are engaged and challenged to think deeply and critically about matters of faith, theology and religious practice.
Next steps
Ministry isn’t just a vocation or a calling—it’s a way of being in this world, seeking to make it whole. ESR is ready to support you in answering your own call to ministry, whatever shape it takes.