Master of Christian Ministry

Master of Christian Ministry

The Master of Christian Ministry degree is designed for students who have a strong commitment to academic and professional excellence combined with a clear sense of call to serve the Lord in a Christian Ministry. It is a practical ministry degree that will help students explore ministry possibilities and inspire students to move beyond ordinary and routine methods of ministry toward innovative methods and ministries.

The degree program could be useful for students who desire to serve as a Minister/Pastor, a church planter or missionary, a Bible college professor, Christian media content creator, etc.

Program Objectives

The program objectives for the Master of Christian Ministry program are as follows:

To stimulate spiritual growth in the student in order to achieve maximum maturity of character.
To guide the student toward a solid biblical foundation, with a redemptive, Christ-centered theological approach.
To assist the student in the integration of a biblical worldview and scriptural inerrancy into the student’s personal philosophy, academic study, and ministry application.
To develop in the student critical thinking processes for both ministry possibilities and positive apologetic efforts.
To explore ministry possibilities and present or develop resource materials that would enhance the student’s discovery of his/her unique self and sense of calling.
To assist the student in acquiring skills and use demographical information for ministry-related needs such as understanding a community.
To stimulate evangelism and discipleship in whatever ministry field is chosen by the student.
To inspire the student to move beyond ordinary and routine methods of ministry toward innovative methods and ministries.
To assist the student in developing a collaborative ministry in which all within the church may work together to witness to their community and the world.
To inspire the student to make a new contribution to the understanding of the nature of ministry and the student’s suggested ministry plan in his/her capstone paper.

Master Program Objectives

Courses

The Courses offered in the Master of Christian Ministry program are as follows:

HB5100 Hebrew Language Tools. 3 hours

The student will be able to use the language tools for the biblical Hebrew of the Old Testament. This will include an initial orientation to the Biblical Hebrew language, to the unique system of Hebrew syntax, and the theological interpretations that emanate from that understanding.

GK5100 Greek Language Tools. 3 hours

The student will be able to use the language tools for the biblical Greek of the New Testament as well as the Septuagint on a limited basis. This will include an initial orientation to the Biblical Greek language, to the system of Greek syntax, and the theological interpretations that emanate from that understanding.

OT5100 Advanced Old Testament Orientation I. 3 hours

The student will be able to discuss the literary, rhetorical, and theological implications of the Biblical Text from Genesis to Esther. Strategies for teaching and preaching the text will be included.

OT5200 Advanced Old Testament Orientation II. 3 hours

The student will be able to discuss the literary, rhetorical, and theological implications of the Biblical Text from Job to Malachi. Strategies for teaching and preaching the text will be included.

NT5100 Advanced New Testament Orientation I. 3 hours

The student will be able to discuss the literary, rhetorical, and theological implications of the Biblical Text from Matthew through Acts. Strategies for teaching and preaching the text will be included.

NT5200 Advanced New Testament Orientation II. 3 hours

The student will be able to discuss the literary, rhetorical, and theological implications of the Biblical Text from Romans to Revelation. Strategies for teaching and preaching the text will be included.

CM6100 Christian Witness – Religiously Unaffiliated. 3 hours

The student will be able to use demographic and research information as well as contextual observation to draw up apologetic, bridge-building, evangelistic, and discipleship strategies for the religiously unaffiliated, the nones.

CM6200 Christian Witness – Non-Christian Religious Affiliated. 3 hours

CM6500 Advanced Skills in Servant Leadership. 3 hours

The student will be able to define, discuss, and model the biblical principles and Christian disciplines that result in a Servant Leadership Model.

CM6900 Christian Ministry Capstone Paper. 3 hours

The student, having completed all the coursework for the Master of Christian Ministry degree will be able to present a ministry paper that outlines a real-life ministry opportunity. The paper will include a biblical/theological basis as well as the practical steps in beginning and sustaining the ministry.

Master Courses

Admission Requirements

Completed Application
Official College Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
Earned Bachelor’s Degree
Grade Point Average of 3.0 of 4.0 grading system to be accepted as a student in good standing
Statement of Purpose (sense of call and ministry area or areas)
Belief Questionnaire
Biblical Worldview Questionnaire
Congregational endorsement
Three references – one academic, one church official, one character reference
500 Word Written Essay

Master Admission Requirements

Total Cost Breakdown

Master of Christian Ministry — 30 hours

Tuition ($250/credit hour)

Fees

Application Fee
Graduation Fee
Enrollment fee ($20 per credit hour)
Library fee ($20 per credit hour)
Graduate Technology Fee ($87.50 per course)
Books (estimate $140 per course)

Total Cost of Program

(if completed in 2.5 years or 5 semesters)

Required

$7,500

$150

$600

$875

$1,400

$11,125

Master Total Cost

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