Ministry (M.A.)
Master of Arts
36 Credit Hours
Description
The Master of Arts (MA) in Ministry is designed for church members, pastoral staff, and others in the ministry who desire to enhance their knowledge of the Bible and ministry skills and for those who wish to enter the ministry. Students will have regular interaction with a scholarly faculty, who also have significant pastoral or ministry experience.
The program is available in English and Portuguese.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Defend a biblical worldview using the basic tenets of Christian theology
- Preach/teach hermeneutically sound messages and Bible lessons
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of of the content and critical issues in the Old and New Testaments from a conservative perspective
- Develop in students the ability for effective ministry to the current culture both at home and abroad
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Credentials earned outside of the US must be evaluated by an approved agency
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Autobiographical essay giving testimony of salvation and reason for applying to the program
- Two letters of recommendation
- Read and sign the Student Doctrinal Statement and the Standards of Behavior statement
- Read and agree to respect the Faculty Doctrinal Statement
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Completed application with Carolina University
Graduation Requirements
- Shall have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0;
- Shall have passed all courses in the curriculum and made a C or better in professional core courses;
- Shall have completed at least six of the final nine hours with Carolina University.
Courses
Professional Core (30 Credit Hours)
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Professional Electives (6 Credit Hours)
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