Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies
DUAL DEGREE PLAN
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Master of Arts in Theological Studies dual degree program is to provide Christ-centered graduate-level education that will prepare servant leaders for the practical and theological aspects of ministry in the 21st century. The MA in Christian Ministry will focus on the broad, interdisciplinary, and practical nature of ministry preparation, while the MA in Theological Studies will focus on the more biblical, theological, and historical aspects of ministry preparation.
ADMISSION
In order to pursue a Dual Master’s Degree program, the applicant must apply to, meet the existing admission requirements for, and be accepted into each of the master’s degrees which comprise the dual degree program.
Note: Church Membership Requirement (for admission into the Master’s Ministry Degrees, Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs, EDD in Educational Leadership—all concentrations, and PHD in Leadership Studies’ Ministry Concentration): Within the last 12 months, the applicant must have been an active member of a Christian church that holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scripture.
Program Requisites:
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Requisites may be met with equivalent courses from another institution or from a passing grade on the GSOM Old Testament and New Testament equivalency exams and do not count toward degree completion.
REQUIRED SHARED CURRICULUM - 24 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
Required Shared Curriculum | 24 |
MINS 5302 - Ministry Research and Writing Across Media MINS 5303 - Foundations of Spiritual Life MINS 6305 - Ministry Mentorship (S-L) THEO 5307 - Old Testament Literature and Interpretation THEO 5308 - New Testament Literature and Interpretation THEO 5313 - Applied Hermeneutics |
MA IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
Required Curriculum | 18 |
MACM 5301 - Foundations of Christian Ministry |
MA IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
Required Curriculum | 18 |
Select 18 hours from the MA in Theological Studies degree plan with approval of Academic Advisor. |
TOTAL HOURS | |
|---|---|
24 hours | Required Shared Curriculum |
18 hours | MA in Christian Ministry Required Curriculum |
18 hours | MA in Theological Studies Required Curriculum |
60 hours | TOTAL Dual Degree (excluding requisites) |
(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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