The Master of Christian Ministry Degree requires the successful completion of 36 total academic credit hours. Students enrolled in the Master of Christian Ministry program must complete a required thesis demonstrating graduate-level research, theological integration, and applied ministry competence.

The thesis requirement includes supervised research, formal writing, and faculty evaluation, and is designed to assess the student’s ability to engage critically with ministry-related issues at the graduate level. The thesis must be completed in accordance with institutional guidelines and approved by the Academic Office.

Completion of the required thesis is necessary to fulfill the total credit-hour requirements for the Master of Christian Ministry degree.

Admissions Requirements For Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

MCM 500 – Pastoral Counseling                     3 credits

MCM 501 - Cultivating Organizational Culture and Church Health                  3 credits

 MCM 502 - Ethics and Ethical Decision Making                  3 credits

 MCM 503 - Conflict Resolution and Biblical Peacemaking                  3 credits

 MCM 504 - Strategic Planning                   3 credits

 MCM 505 – Advanced Developing Christian Leaders                  3 credits

MCM 506 - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality for Ministry Leaders                  3 credits

MCM 507 - Leadership, Discipleship and Team Development                 3 credits

MCM 508 – Apologetics II                   3 credits

MCM 600 - Thesis Research                   6 credits

 MCM 601 - Advanced Systematic Theology                  3 credits

‍ ‍Total Credit Hours 36 credit

Students must possess a Bachelors degree in Christian Ministry or Biblical Studies. A student with a Bachelors degree in another area must have at least 30 credit hours in Christian Ministry or Biblical Studies before officially entering the program. All questions or any other considerations must be discussed with the Registrar.