Master of Arts in Discipleship and Family Ministry
This program prepares persons for specialized ministry in discipleship and family ministry. The program integrates theology with discipleship and family ministry but also includes foundational coursework in leadership. Graduates of this program will be prepared for ministries in discipleship and children’s and family ministry.
This program is closed to new admissions as of October 1, 2021.
Students will be able to…
- Demonstrate a growing, Christ-like character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
- Understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Demonstrate competence in the area of discipleship and family ministry.
Note: Continuing students should consult the Academic Catalog for the year in which they started for course requirements as the current requirements may have changed.
Contact the Student Success Office with questions.
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26200 | Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Discipline | 3 |
| 40200 | The Worshiping Church | 3 |
| Discipleship and Family Ministry Concentration | 18 | |
| 40080 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| 45150 | Models of Christian Discipleship | 3 |
| 45250 | Theological Anthropology for Christian Ministry | 3 |
| 45260 | Discipleship and Family Ministry | 3 |
| 45400 | Christian Teaching | 3 |
| 45800 | Discipling Children or | 3 |
| 46000 | Discipling Youth | |
| Applied Ministry | 1 | |
| 44920 | Applied Ministry: BGS or | 1 |
| 44930 | Applied Ministry: Mission Trips/Partnership | |
| Total Master of Arts in Discipleship and Family Ministry Requirements | 61 | |
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