— The School of Church Ministries —

M.A. in Church Ministries

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrates a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
  • Understands the Christian worldview and has a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
  • Demonstrates significant knowledge of the Bible, can interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
  • Integrates systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
  • Demonstrates competence in local church leadership.
Master of Arts in Church Ministries
Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
31980 Written Communication (if required)? (2)
42490 Cooperative Program 0
Scripture and Interpretation (15 hours)
20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3
20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3
22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3
22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3
22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3
Theology and Tradition (12 hours)
25100 Introduction to Church History I or
25120 Introduction to Church History II 3
27060 Systematic Theology I 3
27070 Systematic Theology II 3
27080 Systematic Theology III 3
Ministry and Proclamation (12 hours)
32100 Personal Evangelism 3
32960 Introduction to Missiology 3
35040 Leadership and Family Ministry 3
40080 The Ministry of Leadership or 3
40600 Foundations of Worship
Church Ministries Core (6 hours)
Choose 2 From the Following:
40600 Foundations of Worship 3
45150 Biblical Worldview and Educational Practice 3
45250 Family Ministry Through the Lifespan 3
45400 The Ministry of Teaching 3
Free Electives (6 hours)
Field Education (2 hours)
Students must take two semesters of field education from the following options. These courses are required for degree completion.
45190 Field Education: Survey ½
45191 Field Education: Small Groups ½
45192 Field Education: Outreach ½
45193 Field Education: Leadership ½
M.A. Core 39
Church Ministries Core 6
Free Electives 6
Field Education 2
Total: 53