M.A. Curriculum Overview
BIBLICAL/THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (13 HRS)
At least one course in each area (12 hrs):
Old Testament
New Testament
Theology/Church History
Graduate Theological Research (1 hr)
MINISTRY FOUNDATIONS (11 HRS)
Preparation for Ministry in the Church (2 hrs)
Two courses in Educational Ministry (6 hrs)
Ministry Elective (FMIN, MNST, or MISS) (3 hrs)
FAMILY MINISTRY CORE (12 HRS)
Marital and Family Systems (3 hrs)
Developmental Family Psychology (3 hrs)
Family Ministry in the Church (3 hrs)
Principles of Counseling Ministry (3 hrs)
MINISTRY CONCENTRATION (15 HRS)
One area of concentration (9 hrs):
Youth Ministry,
Children’s Ministry,
Pastoral Counseling, or
General Family Ministry
Supervision in Ministry (6 hrs)