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Master of Arts in Student Ministry
and Master of Arts in Theological Studies Dual Degree Program
Dwayne Ulmer, Ed.D., M.A. in Student Ministry Director
Stephen M. Stookey, Ph.D., M.A. in Theological Studies Director
The Master of Arts in Student Ministry and Master of Arts in Theological Studies dual degree program provides Christ-centered graduate level education in order to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry with a focus toward student ministry leadership and theological studies. This dual degree program provides students Christ-centered graduate level education in order to prepare servant leaders for student ministry leadership and Christian ministry by providing broad foundational knowledge in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies. Students have opportunity to gain advanced understanding of the foundations of Christian faith as well as strong theological knowledge that leads to educating their minds and kindling their hearts in a manner that promotes a life of service for Christ's kingdom.
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
9 hours Required Curriculum
3 hours Required Electives
3 hours Service-Learning and Research
18 hours M.A. in Student Ministry Required Curriculum
12 hours M.A. in Theological Studies Concentration
60 Hours TOTAL Dual Degree
Required Common Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)
Required Curriculum (9 Credit Hours)
Required Electives (3 Credit Hours)
Students may choose one elective class in consultation with their academic
advisor from all classes offered through the M.A. in Student Ministry or M.A. in Theological Studies degree plans.
Service-Learning and Research (S-L) (3 Credit Hours)
Choose one of the following courses in consultation with your advisor.
| MACE 6310 |
Ministry Practicum (S-L) |
| MAST 6356 |
Developing Student Ministry Lay Leaders (S-L) |
| THEO 6391 |
Advanced Research in Christian Scriptures (S-L) |
| THEO 6392 |
Advanced Research in Christian Heritage (S-L) |
| THEO 6393 |
Christian Ministry Practicum (S-L) |
(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component
M.A. IN STUDENT MINISTRY Required Curriculum (18 Credit Hours)
M.A. IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION (12 hours)
Select one of the concentrations from the M.A. in Theological Studies degree and take four courses that complete the
requirements.
Christian Scriptures
Choose four of the following
| THEO 6321 |
Biblical Backgrounds |
| THEO 6322 |
Old Testament Readings: Pentateuch |
| THEO 6323 |
Old Testament Readings: Prophets |
| THEO 6324 |
Old Testament Readings: Psalms and Wisdom Lit. |
| THEO 6332 |
First Century Christianity |
| 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 |
Christian Heritage
Choose four of the following
Christian Ministry
| MACM 6309 |
Shepherding in the 21st Century |
| MAWL 6316 |
Worship Theology for Contemporary Ministry |
| THEO 6360 |
Proclamation |
| Choose one of the following courses |
| MACE 6301 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
| MACE 6322 |
Introduction to Christian Counseling |
| MAGL 5330 |
Introduction to Missiology |
| THEO 5317 |
Baptist Heritage and Polity |
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