Master of Ministry
Generic
What Will I Study?
The Master of Ministry degree is designed for those with a minimum of two years of pastoral experience and who, due to present pastoral ministry, are unable to enroll in a year long program in the Seminary. This degree is designed to further develop a man's philosophy of ministry and ministry skills both in the local church and on the mission field.
Courses are available in residence through a two-week modular format in January and July each year. A minimum of 18 hours must be completed in residence. By following the schedule of two-week courses, the candidate may complete up to 24 credits in residence within three years. Since the schedule introduces a new cycle of courses every four years, the candidate may complete all of his requirements through the two-week modular course schedule. Up to 12 hours of credit by video/satellite instruction from BJU 's Office of Extended Education may be applied with the prior approval of the Dean of the Seminary or through the Seminary's Institute for Holy Land Studies. The program requires 30 hours.
Missionary Track-- The missionary track is open only to missionaries currently serving on the foreign field. Twelve hours must be completed in residence, which may be completed in one or two summers (June and/or July). Eighteen hours of the program may be completed away from the campus through BJU's Office of Extended Education or study tours offered through the Seminary. Master of Ministry candidates approved for the missionary track will consult with the Dean of the Seminary for the planning of their programs.
Program Outline
The following core courses are required:
20 hours of course work must be selected from the following:
- Current Biblical & Theological Issues
- Discipleship Training
- Evangelism & Outreach Ministries of the Local Church
- Expository Preaching from Biblical Historical Narratives
- Expository Preaching from Matthew
- Expository Preaching from OT Poetry
- Expository Preaching from Prophecy
- Interpretation & Application in Preaching
- Management Principles & Practices
- Ministry Financial Management
- Pastoral Ethics
- Philosophy & Ministry of Church Music
- Prayer & Revival in Scripture & History
- Premarital, Marital, & Family Counseling
- Theology & Practice of Prayer
- The Pastor as Crisis Counselor
- The Pastor's Personal Life & Development
10 hours of course work must be selected from the following:
- Baptist History
- Biblical Geography & Archaeology
- Biomedical Ethics
- Christian Apologetics
- Church History
- Church History
- Church Meeting Management
- Crisis Counseling
- Denominational Doctrines
- European Studies: Early Modern Era
- Family Counseling
- Field Strategies in Missions
- Foundations of Education
- Holy Land Studies
- Ministry Financial Management
- New Testament Theology
- Old Testament Theology
- Pastoral Ethics
- Philosophy of Education
- Preaching Practicum
- Premarital Counseling
- Psychology of Education
- Reformation
- Teaching Bible Principles
- Theological Issues on the Mission Field
