The Master of Arts in Ministry (MA in Min) purposes to equip persons not seeking ordination for competent leadership in an area of specialized church-related ministry. Areas of ministry specialization are specific to the participant’s ministry context in a local church, parachurch, or another church-related ministry. The MA in Ministry is not designed for those anticipating future doctoral work.
Ministry specializations of present students include: spiritual formation in the local church; ministry to young adults; church administration; women's ministry; and worship ministry.
What will I study?
Prerequisites If Needed (9-10 hours minimum)
Biblical Studies
OT 5000 and NT 5000 recommended
Theological Studies
ST 5000, ST 5101, or ST 5102 recommended
Program Curricula
Biblical, Theological, and Historical Studies 12-15 hours
A minimum of one course (2 hours) each in Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, and History
Ministry Practice and Context 12-15 hours
A minimum of four courses in ministry application, two of which (6 hours total) must be in a particular area of ministry specialization that provides a foundation for the capstone integrative experience.
Required: PT 5000 Personal Assessment and Ministry Orientation
Capstone Integrative Experience 3-6 hours
A ministry-based experience that integrates the biblical/theological/historical with the ministry practice and context components of the program and provides the capacity for further specialized service in the church (ID 7465). This intensive experience may be a practicum or a project and (for 3 semester hours) will reflect a minimum of 168 hours (12 hr/wk for 14 wks) of experiential learning and be accompanied by a 7,500-to-10,000-word (25-30 page) critical analysis paper demonstrating integration of program components with the area of ministry specialization.
TOTAL hours required 32 hours