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Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Dual Degree Program

Bob Garrett, Ph.D., M.A. in Global Leadership Director

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

The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Master of Arts in Theological Studies dual degree program provides Christ-centered graduate level education to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry with a focus toward global leadership and theological studies. This dual degree program seeks to educate candidates for Christian servant leadership in the multi-faceted global context, equipping them with intercultural leadership skills in order to integrate their Christian faith and witness as they make significant contributions in today's multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment. Additionally, the degree program provides a broad foundation in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies by providing students advanced understandings of the foundations of Christian faith.

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.    

PREREQUISITES (6 Credit Hours)

Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Above courses completed either prior to enrollment or during the first academic year.

Note: Church Membership Requirement (for Admission to 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. Click here to download form.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
18 hours Common Required Curriculum

  6 hours Common Required Electives

  6 hours M.A. Global Leadership Required Courses
12 hours M.A. Global Leadership Concentration

  6 hours M.A. Theological Studies Required Courses
12 hours M.A. Theological Studies Concentration
60 Total Hours Dual Degree

Common Required Curriculum (18 Credit Hours)

Common Required Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Students may select two elective classes in consultation with their academic advisor from all classes offered for either the M.A. in Global Leadership or the M.A. in Theological Studies degrees.

(S-L) = Course(s) with field based service-learning component.

*Students with ESL concentration may substitute ESLS 5314 Practicum in ESL/EFL settings for this class.

**Students may substitue THEO 6391 Advanced Research in Christian Scriptures

(S-L), THEO 6392 Advanced Research in Christian Heritage (S-L), or THEO 6393 Christian Ministry Practicum (S-L) with advisor's approval.

M.A. in Global Leadership Concentration (12 Credit Hours)
Choose one of the concentrations for the M.A. in Global Leadership degree and take four courses that complete the requirements. Courses taken for your concentration may not also count as electives.

Business Communication

East Asian Studies
Select any four of the following

English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL)

General Studies

Students opt for 12 hours of Global Leadership courses as approved by the director.

Global Studies
Select any four of the following

International Business

Leading the Nonprofit Organization

Missions
Select any four of the following

Small Group Ministry

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Dual Master's Degrees

	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 Education: Childhood Ministry / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry / Master of Liberal Arts
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry/M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry/M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Global Leadership
	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 Global Leadership / M.A. in Management
	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.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 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 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. Christian Education
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Christian Education: Childhood Ministry
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Christian Education: Student Ministry
	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. 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
	BBA Accounting /MBA Accounting
	BBA Management/MBA Management
	BBA Music Business/MBA
	BBS Business Administration/MBA
	BBS Management/MBA Management

 

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