{"id":457,"date":"2025-04-02T09:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T09:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/?p=457"},"modified":"2025-04-02T09:09:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T09:09:56","slug":"doctor-of-divinity-d-div-in-justice-and-social-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/doctor-of-divinity-d-div-in-justice-and-social-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Divinity (D.Div.) in Justice and Social Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Justice-1024x458.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Justice-1024x458.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Justice-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Justice-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Justice-1536x688.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Justice-2048x917.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n    This program is designed for leaders, pastors, and professionals seeking to integrate theological concepts with social justice and practical advocacy. It will equip you with biblical, ethical, legal, and strategic knowledge for justice-driven ministry, policy influence, and community transformation. <strong>The program is 100% online<\/strong>. \n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n    <em><strong>Admission Requirement:<\/strong> You must have a Master\u2019s Degree in a related field to be eligible for this program.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n   .credit-list {\n        margin: 0;\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        list-style-position: inside;\n    }\n    .credit{\n        text-indent: -23px; \/* Adjust this value as needed *\/\n        padding-left: 23px; \/* Indent the first line of the list item *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<p><strong>Why Choose This Program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"credit-list\">\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Doctoral-Level Study<\/strong> \u2013 Top-notch, international standard education.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Real-World Impact<\/strong> \u2013 Hands-on projects, internships, and research.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Theological Depth<\/strong> \u2013 A biblical foundation for justice and advocacy.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Global Network<\/strong> \u2013 Connect with Christian leaders and change-makers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">You Can Start Today!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\">\n  <a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" \n     href=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/apply.php\" \n     style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#800000\" \n     target=\"_blank\" \n     rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n    Apply Now\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    .custom-heading {\n        background-color: #000000; \/* Black background *\/\n        color: #ffffff; \/* White text color *\/\n        font-weight: bold; \/* Bold text *\/\n        text-align: center; \/* Center text *\/\n        padding: 5px 20px; \/* Reduced padding for a slimmer box *\/\n        margin: 0; \/* Remove default margin *\/\n        border-radius: 5px; \/* Optional: adds slight rounding to the corners *\/\n        font-size: 1.25rem; \/* Optional: adjust font size as needed *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading custom-heading\">Program Structure for D.Div. Justice and Social Advocacy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Core Theological and Justice Foundations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>TH<\/strong><span><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">E783<\/strong><b>:<\/b><\/span> <em>Christian Ethics and Public Theology<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ECL754:<\/strong> <em>Church and Society<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BIB782:<\/strong> <em>Biblical Foundations of Justice and Advocacy<\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>THE788<\/strong>: <em>Theology of Social Justice and Human Rights<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 13 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Legal, Political, and Cultural Frameworks<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">LAW<\/strong><\/span><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">718<\/strong><b>:<\/b><em> Constitutional Law and Religious Freedom<\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>JUR742:<\/strong> <em>Cultural Competency and Global Justice Movements<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GOV775:<\/strong> <em>Public Policy, Governance, and Christian Advocacy<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 10 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Leadership, Strategy, and Communication<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">JUR748<\/strong><b>:<\/b> <em>Conflict Resolution and Restorative Justice<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>COM717:<\/strong> <em>Media, Messaging, and Digital Advocacy<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LDS756:<\/strong> <em>Transformational Leadership for Justice and Advocacy<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 9 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Ministry Project<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> &#8211; <em>Lead a justice project in your local church or community<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">MIP781<\/strong><b>:<\/b> <em>Project Proposal &amp; Planning<\/em><br>Identify a pressing justice issue and design a faith-based intervention.<\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MIP782:<\/strong> <em>Implementation &amp; Fieldwork<\/em><br>Organize two events, advocacy efforts, or social programs<\/td><td>6 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MIP783:<\/strong> <em>Project Evaluation &amp; Report<\/em><br>Measure the impact and present findings, alongside general reports of the events.<\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 12 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>Practicum<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Complete a six-month part-time internship with an organization dedicated to justice, advocacy, and\/or social work. Possible placements include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"credit-list\">\n    <li class=\"credit\">Faith-Based Advocacy Groups<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\">Legal Aid &amp; Human Rights Organizations<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\">Community Development &amp; Social Service establishments<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\">Church-Based Justice Ministries<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\">Government and Policy Offices<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 6 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>Dissertation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">RES708<\/strong><b>:<\/b> <em>Advanced Research Methods in Theology and Justice<\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RES709:<\/strong> <em>Doctoral Research Seminar<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RES713:<\/strong> <em>Topic Proposal and Defense<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DIS783:<\/strong> <em>Dissertation Writing<\/em><\/td><td>9 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DIS784:<\/strong> <em>Final Defense and Publication<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 22 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><style>\n    .custom-heading {\n        background-color: #000000; \/* Black background *\/\n        color: #ffffff; \/* White text color *\/\n        font-weight: bold; \/* Bold text *\/\n        text-align: center; \/* Center text *\/\n        padding: 5px 20px; \/* Reduced padding for a slimmer box *\/\n        margin: 0; \/* Remove default margin *\/\n        border-radius: 5px; \/* Optional: adds slight rounding to the corners *\/\n        font-size: 1.25rem; \/* Optional: adjust font size as needed *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading custom-heading\">TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 72 UNITS<\/h5><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">You Can Start Today!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\">\r\n  <a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" \r\n     href=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/apply.php\" \r\n     style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#800000\" \r\n     target=\"_blank\" \r\n     rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\r\n    Apply Now\r\n  <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This program is designed for leaders, pastors, and professionals seeking to integrate theological concepts with social justice and practical advocacy. It will equip you with biblical, ethical, legal, and strategic knowledge for justice-driven ministry, policy influence, and community transformation. The program is 100% online. 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