M.A. in Ministry LeadershipPreparing Myself
for Faithful Leadership

• BBL-501 Biblical Hermeneutics
  • An introduction to the process of determining the original meaning and contemporary significance of biblical texts.
• BBL-508 Biblical Theology
  • An integrated study of the central themes from the Old and New Testaments that comprise the grand narrative of Scripture.
• Old Testament Bible Elective
• New Testament Bible Elective

• THE-540 Systematic Theology I
  • This course introduces and practices a metanarrative for doing theology. The biblical narratives and propositions are heard in the context of the story that begins with creation, is centered in Jesus’ first coming and reaches its culmination in the new heavens and earth
• THE-640 Systematic Theology II
  • This course continues our metanarrative theology by examining the Christian story of creation, fall, redemption and consummation, with special attention given to the nature and task of humanity, the distortion of the world through sin and the redemptive work and person of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
• THE-641 Systematic Theology III
  • This course will examine in detail the doctrine of salvation (soteriology), the church (ecclesiology), the basic elements of pastoral theology (internal and external call to the ministry, ordination, ministry of the word and sacraments, church discipline and pastoral spiritual formation) and the four last things (death, judgment, heaven and hell).

• MIN-500 Christian Spiritual Formation
  • An investigation into the meaning of biblical Christianity and its relationship to faith and practice within
    contemporary cultural contexts. Special attention is given to the corporate dimensions of spirituality and spiritual formation.
• MIN-510 Organizational Leadership
  • This course sets a foundational framework of knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to develop intercultural and international organizational leaders. Students examine theories, issues and skills of leadership, motivation, decision-making and communication from a transcultural biblical values perspective using case studies and texts.
• MIN-543 Christian Formation in the Church
  • This course develops and serves as an introduction to understanding the nature and mission of formational ministry for the Church. Biblical, theological, historical, and developmental foundations allow students to form a coherent strategy for nurturing the whole faith community
• MIN-560 Global Impact
  • This course is designed to help students develop a biblical theology of mission that shapes how the church
    intersects with the 21st Century world. Students will consider the essence of mission Dei (the sending of God) and of mission ecclesia (the sending of the church) as rooted in the biblical narrative. Simultaneously, students will consider global trends and the implications of those trends for life and ministry. Students will examine the validity of traditional and emerging models for global missions in light of the above.
• General Elective

With an emphasis on developing basic competencies essential to the study of the Bible and Christian theology, our Master of Arts in ministry leadership curriculum and course work requirements prepare you to achieve three learning outcomes.

Biblical Interpretation

Students will conduct disciplined biblical interpretation and application with reference to the English Bible text.

Basic Understanding of Christian Theology

Students will state a basic understanding of the primary elements of Christian theology.

Leadership

Students will exhibit basic knowledge, values, and skills essential to effective ministerial and public leadership.