TouchPoint: Distance Learning at Meadville Lombard

The Master of Divinity Degree Program at Meadville Lombard Theological School has been developed with the understanding that not everyone who seeks to answer their call to ministry is able to do so by relocating to a new city.  Students enrolled in our TouchPoint distance learning format complete the degree program through a blend of face-to-face classroom and online and teleconference experiences where they interact with each other, students in the residential format, and our faculty.

How does TouchPoint work?

Students are required to come to Chicago for the following events:

First-year orientation in September that includes an orientation to and beginnings of the required first year Signature Course, the Community Studies Seminar.

The January Learning Convocation during the first week of January each year that they are enrolled in a Signature Course.

Some required courses will only be offered in the intensive format during January, so students in the TouchPoint program will also need to plan to take academic classes during the JTerm. We offer several courses over three full weeks, as well as some half-unit weekend courses.

Students who plan to complete the degree program in three years should also plan on taking academic courses in Chicago during July, when another range of intensive, week-long courses are offered.  Learn more about the MDiv Cirriculum.

For more information about residency requirements, please contact Tina Porter, our Senior Director of Student Services and Communications. You can also reach her by telephone at 773.256.3000 x236.