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 college or university
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Autobiographical essay giving testimony of salvation and reason for applying to the program
- Read and sign the Piedmont Divinity School Admission Agreement
- Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
- Completed application with Carolina University
- Two letters of recommendation
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)
Choose from courses with BSN, BSO, MIN, RES, THE prefixes
*Pending TRACS Approval for a modification in total credit hours