— The School of Church Ministries —

Master of Arts in Discipleship and Family Ministry

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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
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 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  
40600 Foundations of Worship 3
Family Ministry Studies (12 hours)
34300 or 35100 Introduction to Biblical Counseling or Marriage & Family Counseling 3
45250 Family Ministry Through the Lifespan 3
45450 The Ministry of Teaching Practicum 3
45800 Discipling Children 3
Leadership Field Education (2 hours)
45190 Leadership Field Education: Survey ½
45191 Leadership Field Education: Small Groups ½
45192 Leadership Field Education: Outreach ½
45193 Leadership Field Education: Leadership ½
  M.A. Core  39
  Family Ministry Studies  12
  Field Education  2
Total (53)