Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Attention!
The MA CM Degree has been revised as of June 2008.
Students who enrolled prior to Fall 2008 have the option of continuing under the previous plan. Students who enroll beginning in Fall 2008 or later will be required to complete their degree under the new plan.
Course Requirements (60 units)
This degree is designed for a variety of students. Those with pastoral experience and those who are involved with ministry through Christian agencies will have the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of ministry and develop new skills. Some may wish to strengthen their volunteer ministry in their congregation. Others may want training to help them minister more effectively in the marketplace. With its emphasis on practical and personal formation, as well as its solid underpinning of biblical and theological studies, the degree gives knowledge and skills for a continuing and deepening ministry. The electives provide the opportunity for students to focus on areas of special interest.
The REVISED MA CM plan
Foundations (16)
(Courses recommended for first year of MA CM study)
- Biblical Interpretation 1 (3)
- Church and God’s Mission in the World (3)
- Christian Thought (3)
- Mentoring/Connecting (1)
- Cross-Cultural Encounter (3)
- Biblical Theology 1 (formerly Old Testament Theology (3))
Expanding the Base (7)
Testing the Theory (15-16)
- Discipleship and Ethics (3)
- Supervised Ministry Experience 1-2 (3)
- Person, Family, and Culture (2)
or Church Educational Ministries (3) - Anabaptist MB Studies (3)
or North American Religious History (3)
or History of Christianity (3) - Pastoral Leadership (3)
- Church conflict (1)
Capstone Learning (3)
- Senior Seminar (3)
- Ministry Discernment (0)
Electives (18-19)
- Bible (5-6)
- Practical Studies (3)
- MFCC (1.5)
- Free (8.5-9.5)
The OLD MA CM plan
Biblical Studies (11 units)
- Biblical Interpretation 1 (2)
- Old Testament Theology (3)
- New Testament Theology (3)
- Biblical Studies Electives (3)
Personal/Social Formation (13 units)
- Discipleship and Ethics (3)
- Cross-Cultural Encounter (3)
- Person, Family, and Culture (2)
or Church Educational Ministries (3) - Interpersonal Communication (2)
- Mentoring/Connecting (1)
- Spiritual Formation (2)
- Degree Discernment (0)
- Ministry Discernment (0)
Practical Studies (11 units)
- Practical and Pastoral Theology (3)
- Pastoral Leadership Elective (3)
- Basic Institute in Conflict Management and Mediation (2)
- Supervised Ministry Experience 1 (1.5)
- Supervised Ministry Experience 2 (1.5)
Senior Seminar(3 units)
- Senior Seminar (3)
Theology/History (9 units)
- The Church and God’s Mission in the World (3)
- Anabaptist MB Studies (3)
or History of Christianity (3)
or North American Religious History (3) - Christian Thought (3)