M.Div. Emphasis – Writing
Quaker history is rich in the written word. Friends’ history spans a number of remarkable fiction and non-fiction writers, essayists, and poets. Although writing is not a typical field of study in seminaries, the role of writing as public ministry among Friends and other faith traditions makes it a worthy and important field of study.
The writing emphasis hones both your writing skills in multiple genres and develops your understanding of writing as public ministry. You will study both Friends’ writings as well as authors from other religious traditions and the secular world.
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.