Dec 03, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2021

Academic Catalog - Spring 2021 [ARCHIVED]

Christian Ministry, MA [Mentored]⁺

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 EQUIP selectives. The 12 hours of selective courses 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.

Master of Arts Core - 37 Hours

Intro to Seminary (1)

SEM 5000 - Introduction to Seminary Education 1 semester hr(s). Taken during the first semester.

Biblical Studies (12)

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).
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).

Theological Studies (6)

THE 6110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).

Theological Studies Selective (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

ETH 5100 - Introduction to Christian Ethics 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 5100 - Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics 3 semester hr(s).

Christian History (3)

HIS 5130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 semester hr(s).

Bible Exposition (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

CED 6300 - Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I 3 semester hr(s).
PRS 6100 - Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation 3 semester hr(s). *
*Course is offered in an EQUIP format (e.g., PRS 6101 - Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation Practicum ).

Ministry Studies (6)

EVA 6610 - Personal Discipleship & Disciple-making 3 semester hr(s). *
*Course is offered in an EQUIP format (e.g., EVA 6611 - Personal Discipleship and Disciple-Making Practicum ).
MIS 5000 - Introduction to Great Commission Studies 3 semester hr(s). **
**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.

Practicum Selective (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

MIS 6901 - Missions Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6990 - Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6991 - Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 7900 - Mentored Internship 3 semester hr(s). Students may take up to 6 hrs. of PMN7900 in this degree program.

Christian Ministry - 12 Hours

Select four of the following courses:
BCO 5502 - Biblical Counseling Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6541 - North American Church Planting Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6551 - Developing a Church Planting Methodology Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6591 - International Church Planting Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6501 - Pastoral Ministry and Leadership Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6721 - Practicum in Administration and Education in the Local Church 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6733 - Christian Leadership Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 7900 - Mentored Internship 3 semester hr(s). Students may take up to 6 hrs. of PMN7900 in this degree program.
PRS 6501 - Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery Practicum 3 semester hr(s).

Total - 49 Hours

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