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Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Dual Degree Program

David Smith, Ed.D., M.A. in Christian Ministry Director

Stephen M. Stookey, Ph.D., M.A. in Theological Studies Director

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Master of Arts in Theological Studies dual degree program is to provide Christ-centered graduate level education that will prepare servant leaders for the practical and theological aspects of ministry in the 21st century. The M.A. in Christian Ministry will focus on the broad, interdisciplinary, and practical nature of ministry preparation, while the M.A. in Theological Studies will focus on the more biblical, theological, and historical aspects of ministry preparation.

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
Above courses completed either prior to enrollment or during the first academic year.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
15 hours Required Common Curriculum

15 hours Required Curriculum

12 hours M.A. in Theological Studies Concentration
  6 hours M.A. in Christian Ministry Designated Electives
  6 hours Required Electives used as M.A. Christian Ministry Electives

  6 hours Required Electives (total 12 hours required electives)

60 Hours TOTAL Dual Degree

Required Common Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)

Required Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)

Additional Required Electives (12 Credit Hours)

The student may select four electives, in consultation with their advisor, from Master of Arts in Theological Studies courses offered in non-selected concentrations or other courses offered in the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership.

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Dual Master's Degrees

	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / Master of Liberal Arts
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Education / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Communication
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Communication / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Global Ministry / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Global Leadership / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Management / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Student Ministry/M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Student Ministry/M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Teaching / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Theological Studies / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Special Education
	M.Ed. in Higher Education / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language / M.Ed. in Special Education

Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degrees

	B.A. Early Childhood - Grade 6 Generalist/M.Ed. Reading and English as a Second Language
	B.A. 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading Certification/M.Ed. Reading and English as a Second Language
	B.A./B.S. Early Childhood - Grade 6 Generalist Certification/M.A. Teaching
	B.A./B.S. Early Childhood - Grade 6 Generalist Certification/M.Ed. Special Education
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Children's Ministry
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Christian Education
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Christian Ministry
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Global Leadership
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Student Ministry
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Worship Leadership
	B.A./B.S. in Communication (Communication Theory)/M.A. in Communication
	B.A./B.S. Kinesiology/M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	B.A./B.S. Music Business/MBA
	BAS Christian Ministries/M.A. Children's Ministry
	BBA Accounting /MBA Accounting
	BBA Finance /MBA Finance
	BBA Management/MBA Management
	BBA Music Business/MBA
	BBS Business Administration/MBA
	BBS Management/MBA Management

 

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