Department of Christian Ministry

Dr. LaDoris McClaney School of Performing Arts and Communication Building
Office: #222
386-481-2732

Program Overview

The M.A. in Christian Ministry is a two-year program with 60 credit hours that provide educational opportunities for both clergy and laity.

Admissions Requirements

Entrance Essay
Bachelor’s Degree
$50.00 application fee
Application for Admissions
Two letters of recommendation (1 from your pastor and 1 from Academic adviser)
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a four-point scale (or equivalent) for full admission

Program Description

Through the Master of Arts degree in Christian Ministry, the School of Religion provides an academic study that enhances the Christian Church’s mission to the world by providing education for ministers, pastors, bible study teachers, and lay leaders. This graduate program focuses on presenting a more vocational orientated degree to provide theological education to clergy and laity, especially those of African-American descent. The program is designed to offer practical theological training that addresses the needs of the community in a variety of professions within and beyond the local church (e.g. church administration, chaplaincy, youth work, missions, evangelism, social work, and more).

Program Format

Online and face-to-face
Thesis required
Complete the degree in two years
Students can transfer in up to twelve (12) graduate credit hours.

Educational Outcomes

Program Objectives

To enhance the Christian mission to the world by providing theological training for ministers, pastors, Christian educators, and lay
To connect the School of Religion to the local community through dialogue, service, and educational opportunities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates apply knowledge of the Church and ministry in the contemporary world to analyze the vocation of religious leadership.
Graduates create scholarship within the field of ministerial and theological research, demonstrating the role Christian faith and practice play in building both individual persons and community life, especially from an African American point of view.
Graduates apply theological and ministerial knowledge and practice to assess the impact Christian faith makes on society, as informed by theologies of liberation.
Graduates analyze moral and spiritual challenges within the Church, family, and society and evaluate various ethical approaches in
Graduates present academic projects/papers linking theoretical knowledge with skills and experiences from work or community service activities, explaining how these were combined to shape meaning or findings.