Specialist in Ministry
The Specialist in Ministry degree is designed for men currently engaged in full-time pastoral ministry and focuses on ministry philosophy and practice. The degree provides academic recognition for 30 credit hours of graduate work beyond the Master of Arts degree. Courses are available in residence through a two-week modular format in January and July each year. A minimum of 18 hours must be taken 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.
Curriculum Highlights
- Church History
- Philosophy of Education
- Reformation
- Expository Preaching from Biblical Historical Narrative
- Current Biblical and Theological Issues
- Old Testament Theology
- New Testament Theology
- Crisis Counseling
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Specialist in Ministry Personal Opportunity Profile
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Key Courses
Expository Preaching from Prophecy This course provides you with interpretation and application guidelines for the effective expository preaching of the prophetic portions of the Word of God. The two weeks are split equally between Old and New Testament prophecy.
Prayer & Revival in Scripture & History This course presents a study of the place of prayer in Scripture and history as well as principles relating to revival as found in Scripture and history.
Current Biblical & Theological Issues In this course you will examine and biblically evaluate the theological issues, trends, movements, and people affecting modern Christianity.