Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve in a full or part-time position as pastor or ministerial staff member of a local church.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Greg Mathias (Program Supervisor)
Dr. Bo Rice (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 |
Pastoral Ministry Core (18 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Evangelism (M)** OR | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry (M) | 3 |
Proclaiming the Bible | 3 |
Counseling in Ministry | 3 |
Church Revitalization (M) | 3 |
Pastoral Leadership OR Church Leadership and Administration (M) | 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.
**Student must take the course which was not taken as a component of the Master of Arts Core above.