Master of Arts in

Student Ministry

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The purpose of the Master of Arts in Students Ministry is to prepare students for effective leadership.

This is accomplished through courses that focus on leadership development, discipleship, Bible exposition for students, and pastoral wisdom and care for middle school and high school students. This degree can be completed through a combination of online and hybrid courses. Students can live where they serve and still get a robust theological education.

  • Available as Distance Learning

  • On-Campus

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At a Glance

  • 39

    Master of Arts hours

  • 12

    Student Ministry hours

  • 51

    Total Credit hours

Program Courses

Every class, no matter if it's in person or online, no matter the subject at hand, is one that prepares you as a missionary and leader first and academic second.

Jeff Kennedy MDiv Christian Ministry

MA in Context

What can I do with this degree?

  • Become a young adult or family pastor

  • Equip families and churches to disciple their students and children

  • Develop curriculum geared toward encouraging and engaging students

What courses will I take?

Master of Arts Core

Intro to Seminary

  • SEM 5000 – Introduction to Seminary Education

Biblical Studies

  • NTS 5110 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels
  • NTS 5120 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
  • OTS 5110 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
  • OTS 5120 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings

Theological Studies

  • THE 6110 – Christian Theology I
  • THE 6120 – Christian Theology II

Theological Studies Selective

Choose one of the following courses:

  • ETH 5100 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
  • PHI 5100 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics

Christian History

  • HIS 5130 – Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity

Bible Exposition

Choose one of the following courses:

  • PRS 6100 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation
  • CED 6300 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I

Hermeneutics

  • BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics

Ministry Studies

  • EVA 5150 – Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
  • MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice

Practicum Selective

Choose one of the following courses:

  • MIS 6901 – Missions Practicum
  • MIS 6990 – Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip]
  • MIS 6991 – Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip]
  • PMN 7900 – Mentored Internship

 

Student Ministry

Student Ministry

  • CED 6810 – Foundations of Student Ministry
  • CED 6813 – Missional Student Ministry
  • CED 6817 – Ministry Issues in Student Ministry

Leadership & Methodology

Choose one of the following courses:

  • MIS 6550 – Developing a Church Planting Methodology
  • PMN 6500 – Pastoral Ministry and Leadership

Who will teach me?

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