Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

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

Entrance Criteria

In addition to the General Graduate Entrance Criteria listed in the Admissions section of this catalog, the applicants for the MA in Christian Ministry must meet the following specific requirements:

• A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Two letters of recommendation (1 from pastor and 1 from academic adviser)
• Entrance Essay
• GRE is not required

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.