Master in Christian Ministry

The Master in Christian Ministry, a 36 semester hour program, prepares students to develop practical skills needed to conduct ministry in the 21st Century. With a strong background in the basics of church history, theology and scripture together with ministry courses, students will be well equipped to follow their calling.

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate the spiritual maturity necessary for ministerial leadership.

2. Equipped with the skills required for effective ministerial leadership in the contemporary Church.

3. Utilize assessment and management skills to develop a healthy and growing ministry.

4. Articulate a biblical and theological foundation for one’s ministry.

Core Courses:

(21 semester hours)

Pastoral Care and Counseling

Old Testament Foundation

New Testament Foundation

Foundations of Ministry

History of the Christian Church I

History of the Christian Church II

Systematic Theology

Elective Courses:

(15 semester hours)

Servant Leadership

Dynamic Family Ministry

Youth Ministry

Young Adult Ministry

Theories of Personality

Principles of Management

Foundations of Christian Education for Effective Ministry

Homiletics

Worship and Liturgy

Multicultural Conflict Transformation

World Religions

Church Growth

Clinical Pastoral Education

Spiritual Formation

Social Justice and Faith: Forming the Beloved Community

The Opportunities and Challenges of the Urban Context

Topics in Apologetics

Moral Leadership in a Conflicted World

Principles of Christocracy

Principles of Leadership