Ministry Master of Arts
- Ministry, MA
- Performance, MMus
- Piano Pedagogy, MMus
- Teaching and Learning, MEd
- Theological Studies, PhD
What will I study?
In support of the Division of Graduate Studies commitment to equip students with competent understanding and skills in the content, theology, interpretation, and application of Scripture, the Master of Arts degree in Ministry provides preparation for a full-time vocational Christian ministry in one of two concentrations: Pastoral Studies or Cross-Cultural Studies. The graduate can make a significant contribution to a church or parachurch organization in service to Christ in an American or foreign missions context. This program requires 31 credits.
The Pastoral Studies concentration is designed for those who wish to enter the ministry as a youth pastor or an assistant pastor. It is also an excellent preparatory program for those wishing to pursue the Master of Divinity degree. This concentration may be earned through modular courses available on Mondays only, over six consecutive semesters.
The Cross-Cultural Studies concentration focuses on the theory and practice of foreign missions ministry.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will ...
-- Apply biblical principles to the practical issues of local church ministry or cross-cultural ministry.
-- Create a theological outline of his beliefs.
-- Critique critical theories concerning biblical introduction.
What classes will I take?
The following courses are required:
- Cultural Anthropology
- Christian Discipleship
- Theology of Missions
- New Testament Introduction
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Systematic Theology
- History of Christian Missions
- Urban Church Planting
- Biblical Strategy of Missions
- Old Testament Introduction
- Systematic Theology
- Ministry Preach/Biblical Separatism (2 credits)
- MA Comprehensive Exam - Required (0 credits)
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