Curriculum for Master in Ministry Leadership

Master of Arts and Sciences in Ministry Leadership: Leading like King Jesus

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for advanced ministry leadership that reflects the life and teachings of Jesus. It aims to develop leaders who lead like Jesus, live like Jesus, do ministry like Jesus, inspire like Jesus, humble themselves like Jesus, and set an example like Jesus to advance God’s Kingdom over all the earth. It meets or exceeds the standards of accredited schools in America.

Core Biblical Studies Requirements (36 credit hours):

1. Advanced Biblical Theology (12 credit hours):
   • BIB 601: Advanced Old Testament Theology and Exegesis (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 602: Advanced New Testament Theology and Exegesis (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 603: Advanced Hermeneutics: Principles of Interpretation (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 604: Biblical Theology and Contemporary Issues (3 credit hours)
2. Life and Teachings of Jesus (9 credit hours):
   • BIB 611: The Historical Jesus: Context and Impact (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 612: Advanced Studies in the Parables and Teachings of Jesus (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 613: The Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection: Theological Implications (3 credit hours)
3. Christian Leadership and Ministry (12 credit hours):
   • MIN 621: Advanced Christian Leadership (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 622: Servant Leadership in Ministry (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 623: Strategic Evangelism and Discipleship (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 624: Church Administration and Management (3 credit hours)
4. The Holy Spirit and Empowerment (6 credit hours):
   • BIB 631: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Scripture and Tradition (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 632: Empowerment for Ministry through the Holy Spirit (3 credit hours)

Specialized Ministry Tracks (12 credit hours):

Students select a track to deepen their expertise and practical skills in a specific area of ministry:

1. Track A: Worship and Music Ministry (12 credit hours):
   • WOR 601: Theology and Practice of Worship (3 credit hours)
   • WOR 602: Music and Ministry Leadership (3 credit hours)
   • WOR 603: Creative Worship Planning and Design (3 credit hours)
   • WOR 604: Spiritual Formation for Worship Leaders (3 credit hours)
2. Track B: Youth and Children’s Ministry (12 credit hours):
   • MIN 631: Developing Effective Youth Ministry Programs (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 632: Principles of Children’s Ministry (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 633: Building and Leading Volunteer Teams (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 634: Youth and Children’s Ministry Outreach Strategies (3 credit hours)
3. Track C: Missions and Outreach (12 credit hours):
   • MIS 601: Advanced Cross-Cultural Missions (3 credit hours)
   • MIS 602: Global Evangelism Strategies (3 credit hours)
   • MIS 603: Church Planting and Development (3 credit hours)
   • MIS 604: Missional Living and Community Engagement (3 credit hours)
4. Track D: Pastoral Care and Counseling (12 credit hours):
   • MIN 641: Advanced Pastoral Care and Counseling (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 642: Crisis Intervention and Counseling Techniques (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 643: Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 644: Counseling and Spiritual Formation (3 credit hours)

Research and Advanced Study (6 credit hours):

1. Research Methodology (6 credit hours):
   • RES 601: Advanced Research Methods in Biblical Studies (3 credit hours)
   • RES 602: Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Theology (3 credit hours)

Capstone Project or Thesis (6 credit hours):

1. Capstone Project or Thesis (6 credit hours):
   • MIN 699: Master’s Thesis in Ministry Leadership (6 credit hours)
     • A comprehensive research project focused on a topic related to leading like Jesus, demonstrating scholarly research, critical thinking, and practical application.
   • OR
   • MIN 698: Integrative Capstone Project (6 credit hours)
     • A practical ministry project integrating academic knowledge with hands-on application in a real-world context, centered on the themes of Jesus’ leadership model and kingdom advancement.

Total Credit Hours: 66

This curriculum ensures a strong foundation in advanced biblical studies, theology, and practical ministry skills. It prepares students for academic research, teaching, or leadership roles in ministry, with a strong emphasis on leading, living, ministering, inspiring, humbling oneself, and setting an example like Jesus to advance God’s Kingdom over all the earth.