Master of Arts, Ministerial Leadership

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The Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership degree program enriches the work of ministry leaders—serving in local churches, faith based non-profit organizations, and a variety of other ministry contexts—through an interdisciplinary curriculum of theological studies, biblical studies, Christian formation, and ministry leadership.

Total Program: 36 Credit Hours

Foundational Core - 21 Credit Hours

Ministerial Leadership Core - 15 Credit Hours (Select 5)

PMIN 5013 - THEORIES & TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING Credits: 3
PMIN 5023 - FAMILY DYNAMICS AND MINISTRY Credits: 3
PMIN 5043 - CRISIS INTERVENTION AND PASTORAL CARE Credits: 3
PMIN 5053 - BRIDGING MINISTRY AND CULTURE Credits: 3
PMIN 5063 - FAMILY MINISTRY LEADERSHIP Credits: 3
PMIN 5073 - ADVANCED CHURCH COMMUNICATION Credits: 3
PMIN 5093 - SHAPING A LEADERSHIP CULTURE Credits: 3
PMIN 5113 - ADMINISTRATION IN MINISTRY CONTEXTS Credits: 3
PMIN 5133 - PASTORAL CARE IN GRIEF, DEATH, AND DYING Credits: 3
PMIN 5163 - COUNSELING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTION Credits: 3
PMIN 5233 - MANAGING CHANGE AND CONFLICT Credits: 3
PMIN 5243 - GRADUATE PRACTICUM I Credits: 3
PMIN 5343 - STRATEGIC MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP Credits: 3
PMIN 5373 - PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING Credits: 3
THEO 5113 - THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP Credits: 3
THEO 5573 - THEOLOGICAL ETHICS Credits: 3

Executive Focus

Students wanting to focus on executive leadership should consider completing the following courses in their Ministerial Leadership Studies core:

PMIN 5093 - SHAPING A LEADERSHIP CULTURE Credits: 3
PMIN 5233 - MANAGING CHANGE AND CONFLICT Credits: 3
PMIN 5243 - GRADUATE PRACTICUM I Credits: 3
PMIN 5343 - STRATEGIC MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP Credits: 3
THEO 5573 - THEOLOGICAL ETHICS Credits: 3

Family Ministry Focus

Students wanting to focus on family ministry should consider completing the following courses in their Ministerial Leadership Studies core:

PMIN 5023 - FAMILY DYNAMICS AND MINISTRY Credits: 3
PMIN 5043 - CRISIS INTERVENTION AND PASTORAL CARE Credits: 3
PMIN 5053 - BRIDGING MINISTRY AND CULTURE Credits: 3
PMIN 5063 - FAMILY MINISTRY LEADERSHIP Credits: 3
PMIN 5243 - GRADUATE PRACTICUM I Credits: 3

Leadership Focus

Students wanting to focus on leadership should consider completing the following courses in their Ministerial Leadership Studies core:

PMIN 5093 - SHAPING A LEADERSHIP CULTURE Credits: 3
PMIN 5113 - ADMINISTRATION IN MINISTRY CONTEXTS Credits: 3
PMIN 5233 - MANAGING CHANGE AND CONFLICT Credits: 3
PMIN 5243 - GRADUATE PRACTICUM I Credits: 3
PMIN 5343 - STRATEGIC MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP Credits: 3

Ministry Focus

Students wanting to focus on ministry should consider completing the following courses in their Ministerial Leadership Studies core:

PMIN 5073 - ADVANCED CHURCH COMMUNICATION Credits: 3
PMIN 5113 - ADMINISTRATION IN MINISTRY CONTEXTS Credits: 3
PMIN 5243 - GRADUATE PRACTICUM I Credits: 3
PMIN 5373 - PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING Credits: 3
THEO 5113 - THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP Credits: 3

Pastoral Care & Counseling Focus

Students wanting to focus on pastoral care and counseling should consider completing the following courses in their Ministerial Leadership Studies core:

PMIN 5013 - THEORIES & TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING Credits: 3
PMIN 5133 - PASTORAL CARE IN GRIEF, DEATH, AND DYING Credits: 3
PMIN 5163 - COUNSELING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTION Credits: 3
PMIN 5243 - GRADUATE PRACTICUM I Credits: 3
PMIN 5373 - PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING Credits: 3