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.