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Master of Arts in Church Ministry
The Master of Arts in Church Ministry (MA-CM) is a professional degree program designed for people who plan to enter or upgrade in pastoral ministry. This program is also available through
AIIAS Online
Program Length
15 months plus the time needed to finish prerequisites
Outcome and Competencies of an MA-CM Graduate
A Competent Discipler and Pastoral Leader
A Compassionate Minister
A Conscientious Teacher/Preacher
Provides meaningful leadership in church worship
Competent pastoral counseling to various groups and age levels
Committed to the spiritual growth of church members
Demonstrates enthusiasm in mission and evangelism
Capable in performing church ordinances and traditions
Demonstrates a basic understanding of approaches to discipleship and ability in discipling individuals toward multiplication and maturity of faith in Christ
Provides care of their family and the church members
Gives evidence of passionate care by visiting, praying with, and encouraging church members
Sensitive to the various needs of church ministry
Loves the ministry, the church and the people they lead
Provides caring opportunities to revive and reclaim erring and backsliding members
Demonstrates appropriate care and empathy toward persons experiencing various crises
Is passionate in sharing and preaching the gospel
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the distinctive doctrines of the Adventist church
Demonstrates an ability to use the Scriptures effectively in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and evangelism
Demonstrates interpretive skills of the Word of God based on sound theology with a solid biblical foundation
Exhibits a general understanding of the bible in relation to its authorship, background, history, and messages
Admission Requirements
Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a four-point scale) or equivalent.
Demonstrate proficiency in English.
Prerequisites
Have a minimum of 72 undergraduate semester hours in religion.
For every year of full-time regular denominational employment as a pastor, teacher or chaplain, two of the 72 semester hours in religion may be waived, up to a total of 10 years (20 semester hours). The employing institution should provide a certified copy of the worker’s service record.
Curriculum
In order to complete the Master of Arts in Church Ministry program the following 14 courses or their equivalent totaling 42 semester hours must be completed on campus, at a DLC, or online.
Program Structure
Credits
Applied Theology
15
Biblical Studies
Theological-Historical Studies
General Electives
Research and Writing
TOTAL
42
Applied Theology
15
Complete the following five courses:
CHMN 545 Dynamic Sermon Design and Delivery
CHMN 563 Principles and Procedures of Evangelism
CHMN 579 Ministry and Spiritual Life
LEAD 510 Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics
MSSN 577 Growing Disciples and Mission
Biblical Studies
Complete the following three courses:
OTST/NTST 512 Biblical Hermeneutics
NTST ______ NTST-Elective
OTST ______ OTST-Elective
Theological-Historical Studies
Complete the following three courses:
THST 531 Distinctive Doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
CHIS ______ CHIS-Elective
THST ______ THST-Elective
General Electives
Complete two elective courses
Elective
Elective
Research and Writing
Complete the following course:
GSEM 600 Applied Theology Research and Writing
Why an MA-CM Degree?
Meet Some of our Professors
Ermela Dizon, DMiss
Mission, Intercultural Studies
Richard Doss, PhD
Mission
Hyun Jun Woo, PhD
Church Ministry
Watland Francois, PhD
Church Ministry and Leadership
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