Earn an MA in Christian Ministry

The MA in Christian Ministry is designed for lay leaders and church staff interested in graduate theological training and is a flexible degree option that will enhance ministry in a variety of settings. It is expected that students are serving in ministry when they apply and continue to serve throughout their degree program. Designed to enhance ministry across a variety of vocations–within and outside the church–this flexible program equips lay leaders and church staff through foundational theological training.

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Student Learning Outcomes

1. Interpret Scripture with historical and theological integrity in relation to one’s ministry.
2. Convey the Christian tradition for appropriation in ministry settings.
3. Articulate a theology of ministry that informs and finds expression in one’s vocation, whether lay or ordained.
4. Demonstrate a growing and theologically grounded sense of vocational identity in God’s mission.
5. Engage diversity and exhibit growth towards inter-cultural competence for ministry reflective of God’s global redemptive work.

Program requirements

The thirty-six-credit hour MACM degree (plus three credit hours of field education) is for lay leaders and church staff personnel interested in graduate theological training. The MACM is designed to enhance ministry in a variety of vocations. It is the most flexible degree option offering courses in core disciplines and opportunities for reflection on experience and one’s vocational direction. Participants are expected to be in ministry at the time of application and throughout the program. While internship is not a requirement of the MACM, students are required to participate in three, one credit field education modules.