Master of Arts in Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry is meant to increase the capacities of students to understand God’s Word, to become whole and holy people, and to lead and serve effectively.
Program Goals
- To equip students in Biblical and Christian foundations by interpreting scripture through fundamental Hermeneutics, Biblical Themes, study of Christian doctrine of the Trinity, and church History.
- To lead students in the process of intentional spiritual formation, of dwelling in Christ, and becoming like Christ.
- To help students develop ministry skills that will lead to lifelong learning and vocational success.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Ministry consists of 40 semester hours.
KNOWING: Bible History and Theology (12 hours)
| MIN5113 | Hermeneutics and Exegesis | 3 |
| MIN5433 | History and Theology I: Ancient to Medieval | 3 |
| MIN6113 | Biblical Themes | 3 |
| MIN6433 | History and Theology II: Renaissance to Today | 3 |
DOING: Ministry Skills (12 hours)
BEING: Spiritual Formation (12 hours)
| MIN5213 | Essentials of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN5223 | Practices of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN6213 | Traditions of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN6223 | Applications of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
Personal Development (4 hours)
| MIN5231 | Spiritual Formation Retreat | 1 |
| MIN5411 | Mentored Growth and Development I | 1 |
| MIN5421 | Mentored Growth and Development II | 1 |
| MIN6231 | Final Integrative Project | 1 |
*Some courses are only available online or on-campus
2 Year On-Ground Program Sequence
Three- and four-year program sequence options available from the Office of the Dean of the School of Ministry.
Fall Semester I: 9 hours
Spring Semester I: 10 hours
| MIN6433 | History and Theology II: Renaissance to Today | 3 |
| MIN5223 | Practices of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN5323 | Pastoral Care | 3 |
| MIN5411 | Mentored Growth and Development I | 1 |
Summer Semester I: 2 hours
| MIN5231 | Spiritual Formation Retreat | 1 |
| MIN5421 | Mentored Growth and Development II | 1 |
Fall Semester II: 9 hours
Spring Semester II: 10 hours
| MIN6223 | Applications of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN6323 | Communication in Ministry | 3 |
| MIN6231 | Final Integrative Project | 1 |
2 Year Online Program Sequence
Three- and four-year program sequence options available from the Office of the Dean of the School of Ministry.
Fall Semester I: 6 hours
| MIN5223 | Practices of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
Spring Semester I: 7 hours
| MIN5113 | Hermeneutics and Exegesis | 3 |
| MIN5213 | Essentials of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN5411 | Mentored Growth and Development I | 1 |
Summer Semester I: 7 hours
| MIN6433 | History and Theology II: Renaissance to Today | 3 |
| MIN5323 | Pastoral Care | 3 |
| MIN5231 | Spiritual Formation Retreat | 1 |
Fall Semester II: 7 hours
| MIN5421 | Mentored Growth and Development II | 1 |
| MIN6113 | Biblical Themes | 3 |
| MIN6223 | Applications of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
Spring Semester II: 6 hours
Summer Semester II: 7 hours
| MIN5333 | Practical Aspects of Ministry | 3 |
| MIN6213 | Traditions of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN6231 | Final Integrative Project | 1 |