- Heightened spiritual self-awareness appropriate to vocational service in the church;
- Clarity of vocational direction;
- Commitment to the authority of Scripture as the foundation for theological learning;
- Coherent understanding of biblical content, Christian theology, and Christian heritage;
- Competence in a particular skill area, depending on one's major.
- Bible
- Old Testament Literature, 3 hrs.
- New Testament Literature, 3 hrs.
- Old Testament Elective, 3 hrs.
- New Testament Elective, 3 hrs.
- Spirituality and Church History
- Introduction to Spiritual Formation & Vocation, 3 hrs.
- Christian Heritage I, 3 hrs.
- OR
- Christian Heritage II, 3 hrs.
- Denominational Heritage, 2 hrs.
- Theology
- God, Christ and Humanity, 3 hrs.
- Creation, Spirit and the Church, 3 hrs.
- Other Requirements
- Graduate Theological Research, 1 hr.
- Communication in Christian Ministry, 3 hrs.
- Leadership Dev: Wisdom of Teams, 2 hrs.
- Readiness for Ministry Colloquium, 2 hrs.
- Students in the program choose a specialization, which determines the remaining degree requirements.
- Congregational Ministries
- This specialization is designed especially for someone to serve in a congregational staff team ministry. Communication, leadership, and pastoral care skills are emphasized.
- Worship Leadership, 3 hrs.
- Introduction to Pastoral Care, 3 hrs.
- Church Leadership and Administration, 3 hrs.
- Supervised Ministry, 4 hrs.
- Electives, 15 hrs.
- Worship Leadership
- This specialization provides focused training in all aspects of congregational worship with a special emphasis on congregational music programs.
- Worship Leadership, 3 hrs.
- (four hours from the following)
- Music in the Life of the Church, 2 hrs.
- Worship Music: Hymnology to Praise Music, 2 hrs.
- Conducting and Administering Church Music Programs, 2 hrs.
- Trends in Worship and Music, 2 hrs.
- Seminary Community Choir, 2 hrs.
- Musical Ensembles, 2 hrs.
- Applied Music, 4 hrs.
- Church Music Practicum, 2 hrs.
- Worship Leadership Practicum, 2 hrs.
- Electives, 9 hrs.
- Educational Leadership
- This specialization prepares one to lead a multi-generational educational program for the local congregation.
- Educational Ministries of the Church, 3 hrs.
- Curriculum in Educational Ministries, 3 hrs.
- Philosophy of Educational Ministries, 2 hrs.
- Effective Teaching Practicum, 2 hrs.
- Introduction to Pastoral Care, 3 hrs.
- Church Leadership and Administration, 3 hrs.
- Supervised Ministry, 4 hrs.
- Electives, 8 hrs.
- Youth Ministries
- This specialization focuses on the effective development and administration of congregational youth programs.
- Educational Ministries of the Church 3 hrs.
- Effective Teaching Practicum 2 hrs.
- Foundations of Youth Ministry I, 2 hrs.
- Foundations of Youth Ministry II, 2 hrs.
- Supervised Ministry, 4 hrs.
- Youth Ministries Electives, 6 hrs.
- Electives, 9 hrs.
- Spiritual Direction
- This specialization provides training in mentoring, spiritual formation, and the classical spiritual disciplines of the church.
- Spiritual Direction, 3 hrs.
- The Practice of Prayer, 3 hrs.
- Experiencing Wilderness Theology or Spiritual Retreat, 1 hrs.
- Mentoring, 3 hrs.
- Introduction to Pastoral Care, 3 hrs.
- Supervised Ministry, 4 hrs.
- Electives, 11 hrs.
- Leadership Studies
- This specialization provides an intensive study of the dynamics of effective organizational leadership, including the art of identifying and cultivating lay leadership within the congregation.
- Christian Ethics, 3 hrs.
- Mentoring, 3 hrs.
- Change and Conflict Resolution, 2 hrs.
- Leadership Emergence, 3 hrs.
- Grace-Based Servant Leadership, 1 hr.
- Supervised Ministry, 4 hrs.
- Electives, 12 hrs.
- Intercultural Studies
This specialization trains one to understand and exegete various cultures in order to minister effectively and personally thrive within these contexts, both overseas and in pluralistic North America. - Mission of the Church, 3hrs.
- Faith and Culture in Intercultural Contexts, 3 hrs.
- The Contextual Church, 3 hrs.
- Contemporary Strategies for Local and Global Evangelism, 3 hrs.
- Cross-Cultural Christian Discipling, 3 hrs.
- Supervised Ministry, 4 hrs.
- Electives, 9 hrs.
- Community Development
This specialization integrates social sciences with theological study and reflection to direct students to think and act missionally in particular urban contexts, which can be applied both urban and rural.
Faith and Culture in Intercultural Contexts, 3 hrs.
Walking with the Poor, 3 hrs.
Social Change Theory & Practice 3 hrs.
Economics of Development, 3 hrs.
Immersion Experience, 2 hrs.
Introduction to the Family System, 3 hrs.
Supervised Ministry, 4 hrs.
Electives, 7 hrs.
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Doctor of Ministry
Master of Divinity
M.A. in Christian Leadership
M.A. in Counseling
M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy
M.A. (Bible & Theology)
Graduate Certificates
3-3 Program
M.A. in Christian Leadership
The two-year Master of Arts in Christian Leadership program is designed for those seeking a place of leadership in the local church or its broader ministries who do not intend to seek ordination or to fill the role of senior pastor. The program is designed to provide advanced biblical, theological, and practical training for individuals who desire to enhance their ministry skills. It is flexible enough to meet the educational needs of a variety of vocational objectives. Objectives Course of Study ______________________________________________ Total Required, 62 hrs.
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