Study Plans...

Bachelor of Ministry Level (120 credits)
Prerequisite is a high school diploma or special permission of director.

Courses:

Christian Perspective - 3 credits
Biblical Interpretation: James - 3
Apprenticeship: Discipleship - 3
Evangelism - 3
Proclamation of the Word - 3
Ministry Leadership - 3
Apprenticeship: Practical Ministry - 3
Learning Organizations and Systems - 3
Ministry Business and Finance - 3
Theology I, Theology II, Theology III - 9
Relational Theology - 2
Apprenticeship: Advanced Discipleship - 3
Biblical Tools for Research, Preaching, and Teaching - 3
Ministry Project - 3
Ministry Project Defense - 1
Ministry Thesis - 3
Ministry Thesis Defense - 1
Old Testament Survey and Study - 39
New Testament Survey and Study - 27
Signs of the Times - 2

Electives are available for those who want to minor in pastoral studies, worship leading, or missions.

Master of Ministry Level (37 credits)
Prerequisites: A recognized bachelor’s degree.

Courses:

Christian Perspective - 3 credits
Biblical Interpretation - 3
Discipleship - 3
Evangelism - 3
Proclamation of the Word - 3
Ministry Leadership - 3
Practical Ministry - 3
Learning Organizations and Systems - 3
Ministry Business and Finance - 3
Relational Theology - 3
Advanced Discipleship - 3
Master's Ministry Project - 3
Master's Ministry Project Defense - 1

Master of Theological Studies Level (30 credits)
Prerequisite: Master of Ministry Degree

This degree prepares the student for the doctor of ministry level diploma.

Courses:

Exegesis of the Gospel of John - 3 credits
Exegesis of Romans - 3
Old Testament Theology - 5
Self-Examination - 3
Ministry Examination - 3
Advanced Christian Counseling - 3
Elective - 3
Research and Writing - 3
Research and Writing Defense - 1
Biblical Tools for Research, Preaching, and Teaching - 3

Doctor of Ministry Level (36 credits)
Prerequisite: Master of Theological Studies or Master of Divinity Degree

Courses:

Church History - 6 credits
Jewish Foundations - 3
Advanced Discipleship - 3
Advanced Evangelism - 3
Theology of Conflict - 3
Healthy Church and Ministry - 3
Missions - 3
Personal Development - 3
Worship - 3
Dissertation - 6
*Students with significant educational background and ministry experience may apply for a dissertation-only doctor of ministry program. The program and requirements are quite rigorous and should not be thought of as an easier alternative than the normal doctor of ministry program.