Master of Arts in Missiology
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve in a variety of positions in missions service in North America or in other countries. Examples would include cross cultural ministry, church planter, minister of missions, and serving with a missions sending group. The degree plan can be applicable to those presently engaged in mission work or to those who are preparing for mission service. The degree would benefit those who are now serving on the mission field with previous Seminary studies as well as those who are enrolled in Seminary to prepare for missionary service. Persons who have completed twenty to thirty hours of Seminary studies as preparation for service with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention should be able to use those hours in this degree plan with academic approval of this Seminary.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Greg Mathias (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 |
Missiology Component (15 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Theology and Philosophy of Missions OR Contemporary Mission Methods and Movements | 3 |
International Church Planting | 3 |
MISS Practicum | 3 |
Select 6 hours from any MISS courses | 6 |
Free Elective (3 hours)
course | hours | |
|---|---|---|
This elective may be taken in Missions or in other disciplines. | 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.