Apr 16, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2017

Academic Catalog - Spring 2017 [ARCHIVED]

Christian Ministry, M.A. [Mentored]*

*Pending approval from ATS.

This degree is designed to equip students to serve on the staff of a local church or another ministry organization in non-senior pastoral roles. It is comprised of the vocational MA Core plus 12 hours of selectives. Students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of this degree in non-online formats (on-campus, hybrid, extension centers, EQUIP church/organization), at least 12 of which MUST be completed as EQUIP courses taken in an approved EQUIP church or ministry organization. All remaining hours may be taken in the format of the student’s choosing, including online.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to this program is limited to persons holding a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent who also meet all other admission requirements for the Seminary.

Vocational MA Core - 36 Hours

OTS 5110 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 5120 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5110 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5120 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 5130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 5100 - Introduction to Christian Ethics 3 semester hr(s).
OR
PHI 5100 - Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 6610 - Personal Discipleship & Disciple-making 3 semester hr(s). *
PMN 7900 - Mentored Internship 3 semester hr(s). *
PRS 6100 - Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation 3 semester hr(s). *
MIS 5000 - Introduction to Great Commission Studies 3 semester hr(s). **
*Indicates a course is offered in an EQUIP format (e.g., EVA 6611 - Personal Discipleship and Disciple-making Practicum and PRS 6101 - Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation Practicum )

**Indicates that EQUIP students may take this course online or in on-campus formats (traditional, extension center, intensive, or hybrid). As an alternative, the requirement may be met through an EQUIP center by taking either MIS 5101 - Christian Missions: Principles and Practice Practicum or EVA 5101 - Evangelism: Nature and Practice Practicum along with specific leveling work in the other course as determined by the Professor of Record.

EQUIP Selectives - 12 Hours

Choose FOUR of the following selectives:
PRS 6501 - Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6721 - Practicum in Administration and Education in the Local Church 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6551 - Developing a Church Planting Methodology Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6561 - Church Planting in Global Contexts Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6501 - Pastoral Ministry and Leadership Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6733 - Christian Leadership Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
BCO 5502 - Biblical Counseling Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 7900 - Mentored Internship 3 semester hr(s).
OR
MIS 6901 - Missions Practicum 3 semester hr(s).

Total - 48 Hours

Note: Up to 24 of the total hours can be completed through EQUIP courses.