Master of Arts (MA)

For those who wish to go deeper, our Master of Arts degree builds upon the LLP certificate courses with additional opportunities for ministry training. The requirements for an MA include: all seven Foundations courses, four Integrative Core courses, and two Gatherings. Additionally, a MA requires five Ministry Essentials courses (at least one from each of the four areas of Bible/Exegesis, Theology/History, Ministry Skills, and Ministry Life & Health), three Mentored Ministry/Field Education Practicums or Internships (at least one Practicum and Internship), and two Elective courses which may be taken from Integrative Core and/or Ministry Essentials.

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Program Requirements

23 courses / 69 credits

Estimated Cost to Complete

$12,650

Length of Program

Two-years (if taken full-time)

Course Requirements

Foundations

7 Courses

21 Credit Hours

Integrative Core

3 Courses

9 Credit Hours

Gatherings

2 Courses

6 Credit Hours

Ministry Essentials

Our degree planning is currently in progress. Please stay tuned for further details.

4 Courses

12 Credit Hours

Mentored Ministry

3 Courses

9 Credit Hours

Electives

Our degree planning is currently in progress. Please stay tuned for further details.

4 Courses

12 Credit Hours

Total:

23 Courses

69 Credit Hours

Course Area Descriptions

Foundations Courses and Ministry Essentials Courses fall under 4 areas. They are:

Bible & Exegesis
Theology & History
Ministry Skills
Ministry Life & Health

Examples:

“The Seventh Day: The Sabbath in Scripture, Theology & Ministry” is labeled Ministry Essentials: Theology & History.

“New Testament Exegesis & Interpretation” is labeled Foundations: Bible & Exegesis.

Requirements for Ministry Essentials courses for MA and MDIV call for at least ONE course from each area.

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Biblical Interpretation and Exegesis

Ministry Essentials

Bible & Exegesis

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Catechesis: The Way of Life

Integrative Core

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Children’s Ministry: A Narrative Discipleship Course

Ministry Essentials

Ministry & Leadership

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Church Planting in a Post-Christian Context

Ministry Essentials

Ministry & Leadership

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Evangelism in the Local Church

Ministry Essentials

Ministry & Leadership

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Gathering: Spirit of the Lord

Gatherings

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Internships and Practicums

Mentored Ministry

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Introduction to New Testament Exegesis & Interpretation

Foundations

Bible & Exegesis

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Introduction to Old Testament Exegesis & Interpretation

Foundations

Bible & Exegesis

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Introduction to Pastoral Care

Ministry Essentials

Ministry & Leadership

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Introduction to Theology I

Foundations

Theology & History

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Introduction to Theology II

Foundations

Theology & History

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Leadership in the Local Church

Ministry Essentials

Ministry & Leadership

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Leading Change

Ministry Essentials

Ministry & Leadership

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Life and Thought of Karl Barth

Ministry Essentials

Theology & History

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Mastering Seminary

Ministry Essentials

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Mentored Ministry Lab

Mentored Ministry

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Old Testament Survey

Ministry Essentials

Bible & Exegesis

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Pastor as Leader

Ministry Essentials

Ministry & Leadership

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Preaching Principles and Practices

Foundations

Ministry & Leadership

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Reformed Confessions

Ministry Essentials

Theology & History

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Revelation & the Life of the Early Church

Ministry Essentials

Bible & Exegesis

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Romans: Perspectives on Its Theology and Relevance for Church Today

Ministry Essentials

Bible & Exegesis

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SoulShaping®

Ministry Essentials

Ministry Life & Health

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