Master of Arts in Ministry to Women

Degree Overview

Vocational Calling

To serve in ministries to women (particularly as ministry to women, denominational leader, mission agency leader, non-profit leader, or itinerant Bible teacher) primarily in local churches as well as missions, denominational agencies and other related ministries.

For further information, please contact:

  • Dr. Emily Dean (Program Supervisor and 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

Ministry to Women Component (18 hours)

Ministry to Women Core (12 hours)

course

hours

Foundations in Ministry to Women

3

Contemporary Context of Ministry to Women

3

Women in Ministry Leadership

3

Women from a Biblical Perspective

3

Ministry to Women Concentration (6 hours)

course

hours

Select 6 hours from a combination of electives:

Teaching & Writing Ministry for Women

3

Emerging Generations in Ministry to Women

3

Intercultural Missions and Ministry to Women

3

Counseling in Ministry

3

Ministry to Women Special Event

1-3

Ministry to Women Project or Special Topic

1-3

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.