Daniel L. Akin
Master of Arts in
Ministry Leadership
The Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership is a degree program that exists to prepare students to lead and serve in various ministry contexts. Students in this program will develop the skills to effectively lead, resolve organizational conflict, and equip others to serve in ministry. In this program, you’ll learn from pastors and leaders who have a thorough understanding of church administration and how to lead change. We have designed this program so you can stay in your current leadership role while you complete your classes through online and hybrid formats. The MA in Ministry Leadership is for students who want to maximize their leadership skills and develop the next generation of servant leaders.
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Available as Distance Learning
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On-Campus
Southeastern equipped me to more deeply know God's word and how to preach and teach it to God's people.
MA in Context
What can I do with this degree?
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Serve as an executive or administrative pastor in a local church
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Develop methods to train lay leaders within the church
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Write for Christian literary publications
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Equip the body of Christ to lead in secular contexts
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
Ministry Leadership
- CED 6500 – Organizational Change and Conflict Resolution
- PMN 6730 – Christian Leadership
- PMN 6765 – Organizational Design
- PMN 6770 – Leading Self and Leading Teams
