Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Online – Local Church Studies

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Online – Local Church Studies is a Masters program taught at Grace College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Grace College Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Online with the Local Church Studies concentration provides training with biblical and theological foundations, pastoral counseling skills, and intercultural studies. Students also complete practical ministry coursework focused on theology and hermeneutics, spiritual formation and prayer, and preparation for ministry roles.

The program combines theory and practice and includes reading and writing, pastoral interviews, individual reflection, and small group experiences. It covers sermon methodology, servant leadership and mentoring, creative preaching methodologies, biblical foundations of relationships, personal relating style, small group dynamics, and roles and conflict management skills. Delivery is online, with 48 credit hours total.

Modules

• Expository Preaching and Teaching
• Leadership in the Local Church
• Advanced Preaching and Teaching
• Interpersonal Communication & Conflict
• Ministry Philosophy for the Church

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Online – Local Church Studies at Grace College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Grace College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Grace College as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Online – Local Church Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• A four-year bachelor‘s degree or its equivalent (for international students) from a recognized institution of higher learning. Graduates of Bible colleges, liberal arts colleges, and state colleges and universities are encouraged to apply.
• A student who received his or her pre-seminary education at an institution that is not accredited or who achieved less than a 2.5 GPA in pre-seminary education may be admitted on academic restriction.
• Applicants without a bachelor’s degree who have completed some or no college may be admitted if they meet certain ministry and research/writing requirements. Please contact seminary admissions for more information; email: [email protected] or phone: 877.607.0012.
• Official transcripts from the school where you obtained your degree. (If you are currently working on your degree, you can submit an unofficial transcript for admission until term completion, at which time an official transcript is required. Transcripts should be sent to [email protected].)
• A spiritual life reference.
• International applicant must provide a copy of TESOL test scores, and provide a financial certificate indicating sufficient funding for the program of study.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.grace.edu/programs/master-of-arts-in-christian-ministry-online-local-church-studies/

• Senior Pastor
• Youth Pastor
• Spiritual Formation Pastor
• Educational Ministry Professor
• Parachurch Ministry Staff
• Sports Ministry

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.