— The School of Church Ministries —

Master of Arts in Discipleship and Family Ministry with a Minor in Worship Leadership

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Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
  • Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
  • Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate competence in the area of discipleship and family ministry.
Master of Arts in Discipleship and Family Ministry with a Minor in Worship Leadership
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 (9 hours)
27060 Systematic Theology I 3
27070 Systematic Theology II 3
27080 Systematic Theology III 3
Ministry and Proclamation (6 hours)
32100 Personal Evangelism 3
35040 Leadership and Family Ministry 3
Discipleship and Family Ministry (15 hours)
41500 The Role of the Associate Minister 3
45250 Family Ministry Through the Lifespan 3
45260 Discipleship and Family Ministry 3
45400 The Ministry of Teaching 3
45450 The Ministry of Teaching Practicum 3
Worship Leadership Minor (12 hours)
40600 Foundations in Worship 3
40605 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 3
40610 Discipling Music Ministry I 2
40620 Leading Worship 2
40640 Resources for Worship 1
40645 Vocal Skills for worship Minors 1
Ensembles (two semesters) 0
Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education (2 hours)
45290 Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education: Survey ½
45291 Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education: Small Groups ½
45292 Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education: Outreach ½
45293 Discipleship and Family Ministry Field Education: Leadership ½
M.A. Core 30
Discipleship and Family Ministry 15
Worship Leadership Studies 12
Field Education 2
Total (59)