Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Course Requirements (60 units)
This degree is designed for a variety of students. Those with pastoral experience and those who are involved with ministry through Christian agencies will have the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of ministry and develop new skills. Some may wish to strengthen their volunteer ministry in their congregation. Others may want training to help them minister more effectively in the marketplace. With its emphasis on practical and personal formation, as well as its solid underpinning of biblical and theological studies, the degree gives knowledge and skills for a continuing and deepening ministry. The electives provide the opportunity for students to focus on areas of special interest.
The MA CM plan
Foundations (16)
(Courses recommended for first year of MA CM study)
- Biblical Interpretation 1 (3)
- Church and God’s Mission in the World (3)
- Christian Thought (3)
- Mentoring/Connecting (1)
- Cross-Cultural Encounter, LA (1.5) AND Cross-Cultural Encounter, Fresno (1.5)
- Biblical Theology 1 (3)
Expanding the Base (7)
Testing the Theory (17)
- Discipleship and Ethics (3)
- Supervised Ministry Experience 1-2 (3)
- Church Educational Ministries (3)
- Anabaptist MB Studies (3)
or North American Religious History (3)
or History of Christianity (3) - Pastoral Leadership (3)
- Conflict Management & Mediation (2)
Capstone Learning (3)
- Senior Seminar (3)
- Ministry Discernment (0)
Electives (17)
- Bible (5-6)
- Practical Studies (3)
- MFCC (1.5)
- General (6.5-7.5)