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MA in Church and Community Ministries

Degree Overview

Vocational Calling

To prepare students to minister effectively in church and community ministries within the local church and faith-based social service agencies.

For further information, please contact:

  • Dr. Greg Mathias (Program Supervisor and Program Coordinator/Advisor)

Master of Arts Core (27 hours)

Biblical Studies (12 hours)

course

hours

Interpreting the Old Testament 1

3

Interpreting the Old Testament 2

3

Interpreting the New Testament 1

3

Interpreting the New Testament 2

3

Theological/Historical Studies (9 hours)

course

hours

Systematic Theology 1

3

Systematic Theology 2 

3

Baptist Heritage

3

Applied Ministry Studies (6 hours)
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format

course

hours

Evangelism (M)

OR

Christian Missions (M)

3

Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (M)

3

Church & Community Ministries Component (18 hours)

Church & Community Ministries Core (12 hours)

course

hours

Church Community Ministries 

3

Introduction to Social Work 

3

Social Work Practice with Individuals & Families 

3

Group Leadership

3

Social Work Elective Courses (6 hours)

course

hours

Choose 2 courses from the following:

Social Work Practice with Children and Families 

3

Death, Loss, and Grief 

3

Social Work Practice with the Aging and Their Families 

3

Interpersonal Relationship Skills

3

Total Required: 45 hours

(M) Indicates course is available in a mentoring format, as well as other formats.

*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format.