Master of Arts in Discipleship
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve in educational ministries (particularly as minister of discipleship, small groups, spiritual formation, assimilation, spiritual maturity; and associate pastors) primarily in local churches, as well as missions, denominational agencies, and other related ministries.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Greg Mathias (Program Supervisor)
Dr. David Odom (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 |
Discipleship Competency Component (18 hours)
Discipleship Core (12 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Lifespan Development | 3 |
Lifespan Discipleship | 3 |
Teaching the Bible | 3 |
Leading Team Based Ministry (M) | 3 |
Christian Education Electives (6 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Select 6 hours from any combination of Christian education courses. | 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.