Graduate Catalog

Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration

The Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration is meant to orient students to the history and theological distinctives of Anglicanism, including ecclesial and liturgical heritage as well as its context‐sensitive approach to contemporary ministry.

Program Goals

  1. 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.
  2. To lead students in the process of intentional spiritual formation, of dwelling in Christ, and becoming like Christ.
  3. To help students develop ministry skills that will lead to lifelong learning and vocational success.
  4. To orient students to the history and theological distinctives of Anglicanism, including its ecclesial and liturgical heritage as well as its context-sensitive approach to contemporary ministry.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration consists of 33 semester hours.

The MIN prefix is designated for campus-based courses. Some courses may be taken online or on-campus, based on availability and student preference. A special section (60) is reserved for Anglican Studies students in many courses. Program sequences may be determined between the student and advisor.

Bible History and Theology (11 hours)

MIN5113Hermeneutics and Exegesis

3

MIN5432History and Theology I: Ancient to Medieval

2

MIN6113Biblical Themes

3

MIN6433History and Theology II: Renaissance to Today

3

Spiritual Formation (6 hours)

MIN6213Traditions of Spiritual Formation

3

MIN5423Formation in Spiritual Discipline & Rule of Life

3

Anglican Studies (10 hours)

MIN5413Anglican History and Identity

3

MIN6413Ministries of the Church: Liturgy, Sacraments, Worship

3

MIN6424Missional Theology

4

Personal Development (6 hours)

MIN5323Pastoral Care

3

MIN5411Mentored Growth and Development I

1

MIN5421Mentored Growth and Development II

1

MIN6231Final Integrative Project

1