Courses | M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership (Biblical and Pastoral Ministry)
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, .
Program Structure
The academic program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership with a specialization in Biblical and Pastoral Ministry is comprised of 52 credits, including:
- Biblical and theological foundations
- Spiritual Formation Focus (SFF)
- Ministry skills
- Additional 3-credit TTPT elective course determined by the student in consultation with the advisor
Combined B.A. - M.A. Program
Students in ºÚÁÏÀúÊ·'s Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry with a concentration in Biblical and Pastoral Ministry may take graduate courses in their senior year, allowing the completion of a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in an accelerated format. See the for the undergraduate portion of the accelerated B.A. - M.A. program.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses | ||
| Old Testament Survey | ||
| New Testament Survey | ||
| Program Core Courses | ||
| Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods | 3 | |
| Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 | |
| Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines | 1 | |
| Talbot Spiritual Direction I | 0 | |
| Talbot Spiritual Direction II | 0 | |
| Theology I: God, Scripture, Creation | 3 | |
| Theology II: Christ, Humanity, Sin, Salvation | 3 | |
| Theology III: Spirit, Church, Last Things | 3 | |
| Biblical and Pastoral Ministry Courses | ||
| Field Apprenticeship I | 1 | |
| Field Apprenticeship II | 0 | |
| Pastoral Ministry | 3 | |
| Expository Preaching | 3 | |
| Contemporary Biblical Preaching | 3 | |
| Field Apprenticeship III | 0 | |
| The Church and Society | 3 | |
| Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling | 2 | |
| Biblical Leadership and Management | 3 | |
| Field Apprenticeship IV | 0 | |
| Language/Exegesis Courses | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 12 | |
| New Testament: | ||
| Beginning Greek I | ||
| Beginning Greek II | ||
| Introduction to Exegesis | ||
| Exegesis in the Gospels | ||
or | Exegesis in the Epistles | |
| Old Testament: | ||
| Elements of Hebrew I | ||
| Elements of Hebrew II | ||
| Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis | ||
| Hebrew Exegesis | ||
| Elective (any approved TTPT course) 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 52 | |
- 1
See Department for approval.
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