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Introduction
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation
In-Ministry Study Duration: 4 Years
The Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation (MASF) is a degree that focuses on spiritual growth and leadership, nurtures personal spiritual formation, and provides skills and tools to lead others in spiritual formation.
Master of Pastoral Ministry
In-Ministry Study Duration: 4 Years
The Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM) is a compressed pastoral training degree that covers essential biblical, theological, ministry subjects, to make ministry training accessible.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
In-Ministry Study Duration: 4 Years
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) is a theological-integration degree for Christian leaders, offers theological training with a focus on integration for relevance in specific ministry contexts.
The MACM program is embedded into the life of the church and is best suited to students who are able to regularly act and reflect in the context of a ministry setting. It is normally only offered to those who will be in active ministry roles for the duration of the program. The curriculum incorporates the opportunity to specialize in an area such as interdisciplinary theology, Chinese church ministry, and missional communities.
Ideal Students
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation
Pursue If:
You are working in either a ministry or secular environment, and you desire further theological education that can be integrated into your current career and lifestyle.
Master of Pastoral Ministry
Pursue If:
You are a Christian leader desiring further theological education that is contextualized to how to lead a congregation and a pastoral ministry.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Pursue If:
You are a Christian leader desiring further theological education that is contextualized to your specific ministry setting.
Admissions
Curriculum
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation
Program Requirements (Total 48 Credits)
- Foundations (24 Credits)
- BIBL 501 - Old Testament I
- BIBL 502 - Old Testament II
- BIBL 511 - New Testament I
- BIBL 512 - New Testament II
- HIST 501 - Church History 1
- HIST 502 - Church History 2
- THEO 501 - Christian Thought 1
- THEO 503 - Christian Thought 2
- Capstone (6 Credits)
- APPL 801 - Supervised Ministry / Peer-Learning
- APPL 802 - Theological Integration Project for Mission and Ministry
- Program Requirements (15 Credits)
- APPL 660 - Spiritual Formation: Theology & Praxis
- APPL 661 - Awakening the Inward Journey
- APPL 662 - Living the Outward Journey
- APPL 663 - Spiritual Direction
- APPL 664 - Leading Spiritual Formation
- Electives (3 Credits)
- Choose one (1) applicable elective
Master of Pastoral Ministry
Program Requirements (Total 48 Credits)
- Foundations (24 Credits)
- BIBL 501 - Old Testament I
- BIBL 502 - Old Testament II
- BIBL 511 - New Testament I
- BIBL 512 - New Testament II
- HIST 501 - Church History 1
- HIST 502 - Church History 2
- THEO 501 - Christian Thought 1
- THEO 503 - Christian Thought 2
- Capstone (6 Credits)
- APPL 801 - Supervised Ministry / Peer-Learning
- APPL 802 - Theological Integration Project for Mission and Ministry
- Program Requirements (15 Credits)
- APPL 600 - Leadership and Administration
- APPL 601 - Interpersonal Skills & Conflict Resolution
- APPL 602 - Advanced Preaching & Communication in Digital Age
- APPL 620 - Pastoral Care in Today's Church
- APPL 641 - Discipleship & Education
- Electives (3 Credits)
- Choose one (1) elective
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Program Requirements (Total 48 Credits)
- Foundations (24 Credits)
- BIBL 501 - Old Testament I
- BIBL 502 - Old Testament II
- BIBL 511 - New Testament I
- BIBL 512 - New Testament II
- HIST 501 - Church History 1
- HIST 502 - Church History 2
- THEO 501 - Christian Thought 1
- THEO 503 - Christian Thought 2
- Capstone (6 Credits)
- APPL 801 - Supervised Ministry / Peer-Learning
- APPL 802 - Theological Integration Project for Mission and Ministry
- Electives (18 Credits)
- Choose six (6) electives