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Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Master of Arts in Global Leadership Dual Degree Program
David Smith, Ed.D., Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Director
Bob Garrett, Ph.D., Master of Arts in Global Leadership Director
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Master of Arts in Global Leadership dual degree program provides Christ-centered graduate level education for servant leaders who desire to learn biblical, theological, practical, and cross-cultural competencies essential for effective global service in a wide variety of settings in the 21st century.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order to pursue a Dual Master's Degree program, the applicant must apply to, meet the existing admission requirements for, and be accepted into each of the master's degrees which comprise the dual degree program.
Note: Church Membership Requirement (for Admission into the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies’ Ministry Concentration, Master’s Ministry Degrees, and Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs): Within the last 12 months the applicant must have been an active member of a Christian church that holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scripture. Click for Church Membership form.
PREREQUISITES (6 Credit Hours)
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
STUDY PLAN
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
15 hours |
Common Required Curriculum |
3 hours |
Required Practicum |
6 hours |
Required Electives |
6 hours |
M.A. in Christian Ministry Required Curriculum |
12 hours |
M.A. in Christian Ministry Course Options |
6 hours |
M.A. in Global Leadership Required Curriculum |
12 hours |
M.A. in Global Leadership Concentration |
60 hours |
TOTAL Dual Degree |
Master of Arts in Global Leadership
15 hours |
Common Required Curriculum |
3 hours |
Required Practicum |
6 hours |
Required Electives |
6 hours |
M.A. in Global Leadership Required Curriculum |
12 hours |
M.A.in Global Leadership Concentration |
6 hours |
M.A. in Christian Ministry Required Curriculum |
12 hours |
M.A. in Christian Ministry Course Options |
60 hours |
TOTAL Dual Degree |
Required Common Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)
Required Practicum (3 Credit Hours)
MAGL 5316
or
MACM 6393 |
Global Leadership Practicum (S-L)*
or
Christian Ministry Practicum (S-L)* |
| (S-L)* = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component |
Required M.A. in Christian Ministry Curriculum
(6 credit hours)
Required M.A. in Global Leadership Curriculum
(6 credit hours)
Required Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Students may choose two elective courses in consultation with their academic advisor from all classes offered in either the M.A. in Christian Ministry or the M.A. in Global Leadership programs.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Course Options
(12 Credit Hours)
Students may choose any four courses from the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry areas listed below.
Note: Only one course may be taken from any one area.
Age-Level Ministry
Christian Ministry and Education
| MACE 6301 |
Intro to Christian Education |
| MACE 6304 |
Philosophy and Principles of Christian Education |
| MACE 6307 |
Church and Business Administration |
| MACE 6308 |
Evangelism, Missions, and Growth Through Education Ministry |
| MACE 6309 |
Developing Lay Leaders in the Church |
| MACE 6322 |
Introduction to Christian Counseling |
| THEO 6360 |
Proclamation |
Christian Scriptures
| THEO 6307 |
Old Testament Theology |
| THEO 6308 |
New Testament Theology |
| THEO 6322 |
Old Testament Readings: Pentateuch |
| THEO 6323 |
Old Testament Readings: Prophets |
| THEO 6324 |
Old Testament Readings: Psalms and Wisdom Lit. |
| THEO 6333 |
New Testament Readings: Synoptic Gospels |
| THEO 6334 |
New Testament Readings: Johannine Literature |
| THEO 6335 |
New Testament Readings: Pauline Epistles |
| THEO 6336 |
New Testament Readings: General Epistles |
Heritage
Worship Ministry
Master of Arts in Global Leadership Concentrations
(12 Credit Hours)
Select one of the following concentrations and take four courses.
Business Communication
| BUCM 6301 |
Directing Organization Communication |
| BUCM 6302 |
Customer-Centric Communication |
| BUCM 6304 |
Leadership in Global Business Communication |
| MANA 6312 |
Communication and Business Behavior |
East Asian Studies
Choose any four of the following:
English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL)
| ESLS 5301 |
Second Language Acquisition |
| ESLS 5304 |
Methods in Teaching ESL |
| ESLS 5306 |
Content Area Language Proficiency Skills |
| ESLS 5308 |
Multicultural and Multilingual Learning Environments |
General Studies
Students opt for 12 hours of Global Leadership courses or other graduate classes as approved by the academic director.
Global Studies
Choose any four of the following:
International Business
Leading the Nonprofit Organization
| ACCT 6344 |
Nonprofit Accounting, Resource Development and Fundraising |
| MANA 6348 |
Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations |
| MANA 6349 |
Creative Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations |
| MRKT 6340 |
Marketing Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations |
Missions
Choose any four of the following:
Small Group Ministry
Required
| MACE 6317 |
Biblical Foundation and Models for Small Group Ministry |
| MACE 6318 |
Equipping and Nurturing Small Group Leaders |
| Choose any two of the following |
| MAGL 5332 |
Strategies for Missionary Work |
| MAGL 5333 |
Local Church on Mission |
| MAGL 5344 |
Strategies for Urban Ministries |
| MAGL 5340 |
Strategic Christian Witness in the Global Marketplace |
(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
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