I have a little dilemma with school and I am not quite sure what to do. When I was in Southern California I was working on an MAEL (Masters of Educational Leadership) I was informed that if I wanted to go onto higher education (ie my PhD) then I should work on my MDiv (Masters of Divinity). So that was my new plan. THe MDiv requires 81 units while the MAEL is 49 units.
Well, the other day I was asked why I was working on my MDiv if I didn't plan on becoming a pastor. I informed my professor that I wanted to go onto get my PhD. I was then informed that if I wasn't planning on getting a DMin (Doctorate of Ministry) or a PhD in Biblical studies that I didn't need it. So here is the dilemma...I can potentially finish my MAEL, but we don't offer it at my campus, so I would have to travel to Mill Valley in the summer and in January to finish those few classes. I could switch and get a MTS (Masters of Theological Studies) which is also 49 units, or my third option is to double major and get both. If I did both I could use both depending on which way I want to go for my PhD (secular or Christian).
Any thoughts from anyone would be greatly appreciated. Other peoples opinions are always helpful.
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Okay so here is my thought. Forgive me it will come with a few questions. What is your ultimate goal? Where do you see working and using all that knowledge you have gained? If you can answer those questions then your next step is to figure out how each option you have just laid out there will benifit you and which will benefit the most? You must also think about what you are willing to load yourself on. I am not sure if you have noticed but you are not Wonder Woman. I know you you wanna be and all but umm yeah no. LOL But hey I lack great knowledge in the field of Theology so you may need to find someone smater than i in this area. I just felt like puting my two sense in.
*sigh* that was fun. LOL
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