Master of Arts in Church Planting
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve as a church planter in a North American ministry setting. The concentration is designed for implementation in cooperation with the North American Mission Board.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Greg Mathias (Program Supervisor)
Dr. George Ross (Program Coordinator/Advisor)
Program Requirements
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 Planting Component (12 hours)
Church Planting Core (6 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Church Revitalization (M) | 3 |
Principles of Church Planting | 3 |
Church Planting Electives (6 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Choose 6 hours from the following: | |
SEND Network Special Event Course | 3 |
Urban Church Planting | 3 |
Gospel in the City: Principles of Contextualization | 3 |
Church Planting Leadership in a Post Christian Context | 3 |
Free Electives (6 hours)
course | hours | |
|---|---|---|
These electives may be taken in Church Planting or in other disciplines. | 6 |
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.