Ministry Leadership (M.A.)

The Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership is designed to prepare men and women for a variety of leadership positions in local churches, para-church ministries, and non-profit organizations.  This preparation includes coursework related to key leadership competencies in the areas of spiritual formation, social and cultural analysis, theories of leadership, and the theology of work and leadership.  The degree program includes emphasis tracks in executive leadership, pastoral leadership, spiritual formation, theological studies, intercultural studies, disaster and emergency management, and research.

Christian Ministry Department Goals:

1. To develop ministry leaders who are dependent on Christ and committed to healthy patterns in their spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational life.
2. To prepare ministry leaders who are committed to life-long study of the Word of God and theological reflection.
3. To prepare ministry leaders to make disciples who will make disciples.
4. To equip ministry leaders in the practical competencies for leading ministry in a diverse and global environment.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership requires six undergraduate or graduate semester credits of biblical and theological studies. Students who do not meet this requirement may elect to enroll in the Biblical Studies Emphasis  or Christian Studies Emphasis  track in order to satisfy this requirement. In order to graduate from the degree program, students must demonstrate that they have met this prerequisite requirement.