Master Arts in Ministry - Phoenix Seminary
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Master Arts in Ministry - Phoenix Seminary
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Master of Arts
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Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry prepares students for Christian leadership other than pulpit/preaching ministries. It specifically equips students for a variety of professional church and para-church ministries or as church lay leaders. It is expressly not designed to prepare students academically for doctoral studies or for ordination in those churches that require the Master of Divinity degree.
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Best
Preparation Available
The MAM program at Phoenix Seminary gives an opportunity for working professionals in both ministry and secular applications to study Scripture and ministry skills without the impact of a typical full-time educational schedule. The Master of Arts in Ministry with a concentration in Christian Studies is offered 100% online. It is an ideal option for foreign mission candidates, denominational administrators, church staff, Christian writers and editors, parachurch executives, Christian business leaders or lay Christians who simply wish to serve the church or ministry with the best preparation available.
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Train For a Lifetime of Faithful Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry prepares you for Christian leadership outside pulpit/preaching ministries.
Program Requirements
47 credit hours with a wide range of classes and concentration courses.
Student Learning Outcomes
Our robust program provides the education you need for a lifetime of faithful ministry.
Concentrations
Prepare for Christian leadership other than pulpit/preaching ministries.
Biblical Literature: 15 Credits Total
BL515
Hermeneutics: Principles of Interpretation
BL511
Old Testament 1: Genesis to Esther
BL512
Old Testament 2: Job to Malachi
BL513
New Testament 1: Matthew to Acts
BL514
New Testament 2: Romans to Revelation
Spiritual Formation: 3 Credits Total
SF500
The Life of the Mind and the Love of God
Theology: 12 Credits Total
TH511
Prolegomena, Scripture, and God
TH512
Humanity, Sin, History of Salvation, Person and Work of Christ
TH513
Salvation, Church, and Last Things
TH516
Christian Ethics
Intercultural Studies: 3 Credits Total
IS504
Cross-Cultural & Diversity Competency
Concentration Courses: 14 Credits
Total Credits: 47
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Ministry should be able to:
Know and apply Scripture using proper hermeneutical principles;
Articulate sound doctrine according to historic Christian orthodoxy;
Demonstrate ministry competency in an applied setting;
Articulate his or her own growing and healthy relationship with God and neighbor.
Intercultural Studies
IS505
Communicating Christ in a Pluralistic World
IS510
World Religions
IS580
Individualized Study/IS5## Special Topics
Course 1
General Elective
PT591
Practical Theology Internship I
Practical Theology
This concentration prepares students for vocational ministry positions in church and para-church ministries. This concentration is designed to train leaders who will then be effective in training other leaders.
PT5##
Practical Theology Elective 1
PT5##
Practical Theology Elective 2
PT5##
Practical Theology Elective 3
Course 1
General Elective
PT591
Practical Theology Internship I
Christian Studies
The Christian Studies concentration is designed to develop broad skills for the varying demands of Christian ministry.
Course 1
General Elective
Course 2
General Elective
Course 3
General Elective
Course 4
General Elective
PT591
Practical Theology Internship I
Meet
Your
Enrollment Counselor
Connect with a member of our team and get help with each step of the enrollment process.
Cole Rossi
Enrollment Counselor
crossi@ps.edu
Call: 602-429-4913
Text: 602--587-1762
Current Academic Catalog
View Now
Programs
Master of Arts - Ministry
Master of Arts - Biblical &
Theological Studies
Master of Divinity
Master of Theology
Doctor of Ministry
Graduate Diploma in Biblical & Theological Studies
Get Started
Compare Programs
Financial Aid
Apply Now
Contact
info@ps.edu
602-850-8000
7901 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
CARES ACT and CRRSAA GRANTS (HEERF)
Phoenix Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its policies, programs, and activities.
Read Phoenix Seminary's Statement on Nondiscrimination
.
©
2026
Phoenix Seminary. All Rights Reserved
Considering Applying?
Talk with an Enrollment Counselor
Considering Applying?
Talk with an Enrollment Counselor
SACRED TASK | SUPER EARLY BIRD rate of 30% OFF any ticket type, auto-applies until midnight 5/10
SACRED TRUTHS 2024
–
Save 20%
on Registration
Through November 30th
APPLY
Master of Arts
In
Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry prepares students for Christian leadership other than pulpit/preaching ministries. It specifically equips students for a variety of professional church and para-church ministries or as church lay leaders. It is expressly not designed to prepare students academically for doctoral studies or for ordination in those churches that require the Master of Divinity degree.
Apply Now
Considering Applying?
Talk with an Enrollment Counselor
Serve with the
Best
Preparation Available
The MAM program at Phoenix Seminary gives an opportunity for working professionals in both ministry and secular applications to study Scripture and ministry skills without the impact of a typical full-time educational schedule. The Master of Arts in Ministry with a concentration in Christian Studies is offered 100% online. It is an ideal option for foreign mission candidates, denominational administrators, church staff, Christian writers and editors, parachurch executives, Christian business leaders or lay Christians who simply wish to serve the church or ministry with the best preparation available.
Apply Now
Train For a Lifetime of Faithful Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry prepares you for Christian leadership outside pulpit/preaching ministries.
Program Requirements
47 credit hours with a wide range of classes and concentration courses.
Student Learning Outcomes
Our robust program provides the education you need for a lifetime of faithful ministry.
Concentrations
Prepare for Christian leadership other than pulpit/preaching ministries.
Biblical Literature: 15 Credits Total
BL515
Hermeneutics: Principles of Interpretation
BL511
Old Testament 1: Genesis to Esther
BL512
Old Testament 2: Job to Malachi
BL513
New Testament 1: Matthew to Acts
BL514
New Testament 2: Romans to Revelation
Spiritual Formation: 3 Credits Total
SF500
The Life of the Mind and the Love of God
Theology: 12 Credits Total
TH511
Prolegomena, Scripture, and God
TH512
Humanity, Sin, History of Salvation, Person and Work of Christ
TH513
Salvation, Church, and Last Things
TH516
Christian Ethics
Intercultural Studies: 3 Credits Total
IS504
Cross-Cultural & Diversity Competency
Concentration Courses: 14 Credits
Total Credits: 47
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Ministry should be able to:
Know and apply Scripture using proper hermeneutical principles;
Articulate sound doctrine according to historic Christian orthodoxy;
Demonstrate ministry competency in an applied setting;
Articulate his or her own growing and healthy relationship with God and neighbor.
Intercultural Studies
IS505
Communicating Christ in a Pluralistic World
IS510
World Religions
IS580
Individualized Study/IS5## Special Topics
Course 1
General Elective
PT591
Practical Theology Internship I
Practical Theology
This concentration prepares students for vocational ministry positions in church and para-church ministries. This concentration is designed to train leaders who will then be effective in training other leaders.
PT5##
Practical Theology Elective 1
PT5##
Practical Theology Elective 2
PT5##
Practical Theology Elective 3
Course 1
General Elective
PT591
Practical Theology Internship I
Christian Studies
The Christian Studies concentration is designed to develop broad skills for the varying demands of Christian ministry.
Course 1
General Elective
Course 2
General Elective
Course 3
General Elective
Course 4
General Elective
PT591
Practical Theology Internship I
Meet
Your
Enrollment Counselor
Connect with a member of our team and get help with each step of the enrollment process.
Cole Rossi
Enrollment Counselor
crossi@ps.edu
Call: 602-429-4913
Text: 602--587-1762
Current Academic Catalog
View Now
Programs
Master of Arts - Ministry
Master of Arts - Biblical &
Theological Studies
Master of Divinity
Master of Theology
Doctor of Ministry
Graduate Diploma in Biblical & Theological Studies
Get Started
Compare Programs
Financial Aid
Apply Now
Contact
info@ps.edu
602-850-8000
7901 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
CARES ACT and CRRSAA GRANTS (HEERF)
Phoenix Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its policies, programs, and activities.
Read Phoenix Seminary's Statement on Nondiscrimination
.
©
2026
Phoenix Seminary. All Rights Reserved
Considering Applying?
Talk with an Enrollment Counselor
Considering Applying?
Talk with an Enrollment Counselor