Master of Ministry
General Description and Purpose
The Master of Ministry program seeks to enhance the service and leadership of persons who are engaged in biblical ministry. Faculty members facilitate understanding of Christian ministry based on the example of Jesus Christ and comprehensive biblical teachings. Students explore ministry from a holistic perspective with special attention to their individual ministry contexts. Within this program students will have the option of selecting a Major and Minor area in which to focus their attention. Students can choose from the following concentrations:
(1) Ministerial Counseling (CN)
(2) Homiletics/Ministerial Care (MN)
(3) History of Biblical Interpretation and Theology (HBI & TH)
(4) Biblical Studies (BI).
Program Objectives
The Master of Ministry enables students to:
1. Identify the biblical foundation for authentic ministry;
2. Formulate a life-long process of spiritual maturity;
3. Assess various ministry specializations through critical
consideration of context, content, and processes;
4. Practice ministry competently in real-world settings;
and
5. Acquire scholarship that provides a foundation for
ongoing studies such as the M.Div. degree.
