| PROGRAM GOALS |
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Upon successful completion of the Master of Ministry degree program, the graduate should be able to
- Apply the foundational truths of biblical and theological study to functional demands of the Christian ministry.
- Demonstrate the skills to communicate the Gospel effectively using a variety of communication techniques.
- Provide leadership for ministry in a Christian congregation, parachurch agency, community, or constituency through sound principles of management and administration.
- Offer Christian care in a variety of settings.
- Correlate the multiple responsibilities of an ordained or lay minister within the framework of a comprehensive theology of ministry.
- Minister effectively in a variety of vocational positions in the church or a parachurch agency.
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF MINISTRY |
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| REQUIRED COURSES |
CREDIT HOURS
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| RELG 5103 |
Theology of Ministry |
3
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| RELG 5283 |
Spiritual Formation for Ministry |
3
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| RELG 5363 |
Inductive Bible Study |
3
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| RELG 5803 |
Ministry for the 21st Century |
3
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| AT LEAST TWO OF THESE ELECTIVES |
CREDIT HOURS
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| RELG 5263 |
Pastoral Counseling |
3
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| RELG 5303 |
Church Finances and Christian Stewardship |
3
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| RELG 5373 |
Biblical Preaching |
3
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| RELG 5413 |
Education Ministries in Church |
3
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| AT LEAST TWO OF THESE ELECTIVES |
CREDIT HOURS
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| RELG 5153 |
Leadership in the Church |
3
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| RELG 5203 |
Contemporary Evangelical Theology |
3
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| RELG 5393 |
Church Renewal and Revival |
3
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| RELG 5403 |
Theology and Practice of Worship |
3
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| AT LEAST TWO OF THESE ELECTIVES |
CREDIT HOURS
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| RELG 5253 |
Congregational Life |
3
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| RELG 5453 |
Evangelism and Church Growth |
3
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| RELG 5493 |
The Church and Technology |
3
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| RELG 5533 |
The Family and 21st Century |
3
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| SIX ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE HOURS |
CREDIT HOURS
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Elective hours may be selected from the courses listed above.
By special permission of the division faculty, upper-division courses in Bible, Christian education, religion, or youth ministry may be taken for graduate credit, with course requirements and assignments revised to be appropriate for graduate-level study.
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| FURTHER INFORMATION |
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Additional information about the Master of Ministry program, including financial arrangements, may be obtained by calling 1-800-282-8798, Extension 5229.
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| Total |
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