Kairos will soon stop using numbered curriculum versions (e.g., 7.0, 8.0, 10.0) to describe curriculum updates. Future updates will apply to all students in a more unified way. For most students, mentors, and partners this update will not result in major change.

 

Instructions

Below you will find a variety of information on the upcoming curriculum update. To learn more about what the update means for you, select and then expand the section that best applies to you.

** If you are working with a Kairos partner in a partner-specific curriculum path, please see the section toward the bottom of the page to learn more.

Don't Know Your Curriculum Version?

Email info@kairos.edu

If you aren’t sure which version of the curriculum you are working through with your mentor team or advisor, please email info@kairos.edu for help or consult with your faculty mentor or advisor.

M.A. in Counseling

This update does not apply to you.

No need to keep reading.

M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy

This update does not apply to you.

No need to keep reading.

10.0: B.A. in Christian Thought and Practice

No action is needed. 

Please be aware that some automatic updates will be made to your degree program collection or path during the first week of December 2025.

Updates will include minor text edits and the addition of Starting Well and Continuing Well to your collection/path. If you have already completed Starting Well, you can simply ignore the addition. Continuing Well will still be the last outcome that you complete with your mentor team when all other work is done. All previously completed work will remain in the previous path.

10.0: Blended BA/MA and Blended BA/MDiv

No action is needed. 

Please be aware that some automatic updates will be made to your degree program collection or path during the first week of December 2025.

Updates will include minor text edits and the addition of Starting Well and Continuing Well to your collection/path. If you have already completed Starting Well, you can simply ignore the addition. Continuing Well will still be the last outcome that you complete with your mentor team when all other work is done. All previously completed work will remain in the previous path.

10.0 Master of Divinity

No action is needed. 

Please be aware that some automatic updates will be made to your degree program collection or path during the first week of December 2025.

Updates will include minor text edits and the addition of Starting Well and Continuing Well to your collection/path. If you have already completed Starting Well, you can simply ignore the addition. Continuing Well will still be the last outcome that you complete with your mentor team when all other work is done. All previously completed work will remain in the previous path.

10.0: Master of Arts and M.A. in Leadership

No action is needed. 

Please be aware that some automatic updates will be made to your degree program collection or path during the first week of December 2025.

Updates will include minor text edits and the addition of Starting Well and Continuing Well to your collection/path. If you have already completed Starting Well, you can simply ignore the addition. Continuing Well will still be the last outcome that you complete with your mentor team when all other work is done. All previously completed work will remain in the previous path.

10.0: Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Professional Counseling

No action is needed. 

Please be aware that some automatic updates will be made to your degree program collection or path during the first week of December 2025.

Updates will include minor text edits and the addition of Starting Well and Continuing Well to your collection/path. If you have already completed Starting Well, you can simply ignore the addition. Continuing Well will still be the last outcome that you complete with your mentor team when all other work is done. All previously completed work will remain in the previous path.

11.0 Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Philosophy

No action is needed. 

Please be aware that some automatic updates will be made to your degree program collection or path during the first week of December 2025.

Updates will include minor text edits and the addition of Starting Well and Continuing Well to your collection/path. If you have already completed Starting Well, you can simply ignore the addition. Continuing Well will still be the last outcome that you complete with your mentor team when all other work is done. All previously completed work will remain in the previous path.

10.0: B.A. in Leadership and Blended BAL/MAL

Consider action. 

Please be aware that a new path or collection for your degree program will be made available during the first week of December 2025. You should consider adding this new path when it goes live so you have access to all of the updates within your program. You will still keep your previous path.

Remember, you won’t lose access to anything, and you will not need to do additional work.

Be sure to talk with your faculty mentor to come up with a plan for completing your program. The resource sheets and explore 25-26 curriculum handout linked below provide an overview of what’s new in the program. Please note that if there have been some curricular updates, the course titles that will appear on your transcript are the course titles in the new path/collection.

If you decide to add the new path, please do so in December 2025.

9.0: Doctor of Professional Counseling

Consider action. 

Please be aware that a new path or collection for your degree program will be made available during the first week of December 2025. You should consider adding this new path when it goes live so you have access to all of the updates within your program. You will still keep your previous path.

Remember, you won’t lose access to anything, and you will not need to do additional work.

If you decide to add the new path, please do so in December 2025.

9.0/8.0: B.A. in Christian Thought and Practice

Consider action. 

Please be aware that a new path or collection for your degree program will be made available during the first week of December 2025. You should consider adding this new path when it goes live so you have access to all of the updates within your program. You will still keep your previous path.

Remember, you won’t lose access to anything, and you will not need to do additional work.

Be sure to talk with your faculty mentor to come up with a plan for completing your program. The resource sheets and explore 25-26 curriculum handout linked below provide an overview of what’s new in the program. Please note that if there have been some curricular updates, the course titles that will appear on your transcript are the course titles in the new path/collection.

If you decide to add the new path, please do so in December 2025.

9.0/8.0: Blended BA/MA and Blended BA/MDiv

Consider action. 

Please be aware that a new path or collection for your degree program will be made available during the first week of December 2025. You should consider adding this new path when it goes live so you have access to all of the updates within your program. You will still keep your previous path(s).

Remember, you won’t lose access to anything, and you will not need to do additional work.

Be sure to talk with your faculty mentor to come up with a plan for completing your program. The resource sheets and explore 25-26 curriculum handout linked below provide an overview of what’s new in the program. Please note that if there have been some curricular updates, the course titles that will appear on your transcript are the course titles in the new path/collection.

If you decide to add the new path, please do so in December 2025.

9.0/8.0: Master of Arts and Master of Divinity

Consider action. 

Please be aware that a new path or collection for your degree program will be made available during the first week of December 2025. You should consider adding this new path when it goes live so you have access to all of the updates within your program. You will still keep your previous path.

Remember, you won’t lose access to anything, and you will not need to do additional work.

Be sure to talk with your faculty mentor to come up with a plan for completing your program. The resource sheets and explore 25-26 curriculum handout linked below provide an overview of what’s new in the program. Please note that if there have been some curricular updates, the course titles that will appear on your transcript are the course titles in the new path/collection.

If you decide to add the new path, please do so in December 2025.

9.0/8.0: Doctor of Ministry

Consider action. 

Please be aware that a new path or collection for your degree program will be made available during the first week of December 2025. You should consider adding this new path when it goes live so you have access to all of the updates within your program. You will still keep your previous path.

Remember, you won’t lose access to anything, and you will not need to do additional work.

If you decide to add the new path, please do so in December 2025.

7.0, 5.1, 5.0, or Earlier Curricula

Consider action. 

Please be aware that a new path or collection for your degree program will be made available during the first week of December 2025. You should consider adding this new path when it goes live so you have access to all of the updates within your program. You will still keep your previous path.

Remember, you won’t lose access to anything, and you will not need to do additional work.

Be sure to talk with your faculty mentor to come up with a plan for completing your program. The resource sheets and explore 25-26 curriculum handout linked below provide an overview of what’s new in the program. Please note that if there have been some curricular updates, the course titles that will appear on your transcript are the course titles in the new path/collection.

If you decide to add the new path, please do so in December 2025.

*Partner Students in a Partner-Specific Curriculum Path

Wait for Additional Details

Please be aware that if you are working with a partner listed below, no action is needed now. Wait for updates and instructions over the next few months. Timelines will vary by partner and by program.

 

  • Luther House
  • Ephesiology
  • Hispanics for Christ
  • Emmanuel Lutheran Global Seminary
  • The Coalition/TCYME
  • IBR (Institute of International Business Relations)
  • ILC (International Leadership Consortium)
  • Michigan School of Missional Formation
  • Mosaic Christian College
  • Northwind Theological Seminary
  • OneLife
  • Theologisches Seminar Rhineland
  • Projeto Etos (formerly Kairos Brazil)
  • Rock Point Church
  • The Way College
  • ProMETA
  • Union School of Theology

 

Support and Questions

Faculty Mentors: Contact your faculty mentor support liaison or email info@kairos.edu.

Partners: Email registrar@kairos.edu and jliechty@kairos.edu.
           

Helpful Resources

Learn more on the updated curricula
Explore 25-26 Curriculum Handout for Mentors and Students

Resource Sheets (curriculum crosswalk documents):
Undergrad Classic / Masters / Doctoral 
BA/MA Blend / BA/MDiv Blend / BAL/MAL Blend

Reference previously shared information
Link: Curriculum Update Notes Document (Sept 2025)

Faculty Mentors
See the Curriculum and Links document for the timeline and details on the upcoming Master Assessment entry form update.


To view a PDF of the information shared on this webpage, click here.