Master of Arts in Ministry

The Master of Arts in Ministry is a 36-credit graduate degree. It is designed to provide advanced training for those called to ministry in the local church or a related context. It may also be of value for Bible school teachers who wish to specialize in the practical ministry area.

Requirements:

  • 12 credits in Bible/Theology courses
  • 12 credits in Ministry course including Homiletics and Pastoral Ministries
  • * A three-credit ministry practicum is strongly recommended.

Curriculum:

Theological StudiesCredits
BIB 528 Hermeneutics3
THE 580 Perspectives in Pentecostalism3
THE 570 Asian Theological Issues3
Ministerial StudiesCredits
MCH 510 Foundations for Ministry or MCH 590Q Spiritual Formation or MCH 598 Holy Spirit and Ministry3
MCH 523 Pastoral Counseling3
MCH 530 Foundations of Leadership and Management3
MIS 510 Perspective in World Missions3
One Ministry Elective3
Research/ElectivesCredits
RES 536 Research Methods I3

RES 537 Research Method II - Statistics

or

RES 538 Research Methods II - Non-Statistics

3

RES 601 Thesis/Project

or

Three (3 ) elective courses from any Theological, Ministerial courses

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