Social Work, M.S.W. and Divinity, M.Div. (Concordia Seminary) Dual Degree
Saint Louis University's Master of Social Work, clinical concentration, and Master of Divinity is a dual-degree program with Concordia Seminary.
With this dual degree, students prepare to provide social work in Lutheran missions and social service agencies. Students gain knowledge and skills in blending Lutheran faith beliefs, spirituality and religious service with the professional practice of social work.
For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following SLU programs:
Master of Divinity, M.Div. (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis)
Accreditation
The baccalaureate social work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1972. The Master of Social Work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1952.
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
Phone: 703-683-8080
Students must meet the admission requirements and be admitted into both degree programs according to the processes of each of the participating academic institutions in order to pursue a dual-degree program. Learn more about Concordia Seminary entrance requirements here.
Individuals must apply to SLU's M.S.W. program concurrently with the M.Div. program.
In place of 9 credits of social work electives, dual degree M.Div./M.S.W. students take 9 credits of M.Div. courses.
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
For admission questions, contact:
School of Social Work Graduate Admissions Office
socialwork@slu.edu
314-977-2752
For program questions contact:
Kristi Richter, M.S.W., LCSW, CDFT
Director of Master of Social Work Program
Assistant clinical professor of Social Work
kristi.richter@slu.edu
314-977-2738