Christ-centered. Ministry-focused.
Christian Ministry
Explore your God-given calling while elevating your ministry.
Meaningful Ministry Begins Here
Deepen your understanding of Christian doctrine. Learn to apply profound theology to practical ministry. Master the art of connecting biblical truth to the lives of real people, every day.
Our program sets students apart by providing training in classical theological and biblical disciplines such as Old Testament, New Testament, and biblical interpretation, as well as in applied disciplines such as evangelism, missions, discipleship, and spiritual formation.
What Can I Do With a Master’s Degree in Christian Ministry?
Pursuing a Master’s degree in Christian ministry is a calling to serve and make a positive impact on the lives of others. It is a path that allows you to embody and share your faith, compassion, and love.
Engaging in Christian ministry offers the opportunity to guide individuals in their spiritual journey, provide pastoral care, and support communities in times of joy and hardship. By sharing messages of hope, offering spiritual guidance, and fostering a sense of community, you can inspire and uplift others, helping them find solace, purpose, and a deeper connection with their faith.
Biblical Counselor
Chaplain
Missionary
Pastor
Worship Leader
Youth Minister
A Christ-Centered Approached to Ministry
Biblical Interpretation
Old Testament Research and Application
New Testament Research and Application
Spiritual Formation
Christian Theology
Personal Evangelism
*Choose three courses with a CM or CO prefix.
*Choose two additional free electives of your choice.
CM 5005 Theology of the Christian Life
CM 5008 Contemporary Evangelical Spirituality
CM 5010 Devotional Classics of the Christian Faith
CM 5300 Ethical Foundations for Christian Ministry
CM 5310 Evangelism and Church Planting
CM 5311 Effective Evangelism for the Local Congregation
CM 5312 Prayer and Spiritual Awakenings
CM 5315 Church Growth and Renewal
CM 5316 Church Revitalization
CM 5320 Introduction to Biblical Preaching
CM 5330 Christian Education in the Local Congregation
CM 5331 Discipleship
CM 5332 Leadership Development in the Local Congregation
CM 5333 Pastoral Ministry in the Local Congregation
CM 5334 Practicum in the Southern Baptist Convention
CM 5335 Contemporary Issues in Church Growth
CM 5336 Pastoral Theology
CM 5337 Spiritual Gifts: Discovering, Developing, and Mobilizing the Membership
CM 5345 Introduction to Christian Missions
CM 5346 Contextualization in Christian Missions
CM 5348 Cross-cultural Communication in Christian Missions
CM 5350 Intercultural Studies Seminar
CM 5355 Practicum in International Christian Missions
CM 5306 Contemporary Issues in Evangelism
CM 5310 Evangelism and Church Planting
CM 5311 Effective Evangelism for the Local Congregation
CM 5315 Church Growth and Renewal
CM 5316 Church Revitalization
CM 5330 Christian Education in the Local Congregation
CM 5332 Leadership Development in the Local Congregation
CM 5334 Practicum in the Southern Baptist Convention
CM 5335 Contemporary Issues in Church Growth
CM 5337 Spiritual Gifts: Discovering, Developing, and Mobilizing the Membership
CM 5005 Theology of the Christian Life
CM 5006 Angelology and Spiritual Warfare
CM 5007 Psalms and Christian Spirituality
CM 5008 Contemporary Evangelical Spirituality
CM 5010 Devotional Classics of the Christian Faith
CM 5331 Discipleship
CM 5332 Leadership Development in the Local Congregation
CM 5334 Practicum in the Southern Baptist Convention
CM 5337 Spiritual Gifts: Discovering, Developing, and Mobilizing the Membership
CM 5006 Angelology and Spiritual Warfare
CM 5008 Contemporary Issues in Evangelism
CM 5310 Evangelism and Church Planting
CM 5311 Effective Evangelism for the Local Congregation
CM 5312 Prayer and Spiritual Awakenings
CM 5330 Christian Education in the Local Congregation
CM 5332 Leadership Development in the Local Congregation
CM 5345 Introduction to Christian Missions
CM 5347 Christian Faith and World Religions
CM 5355 Practicum in International Christian Missions
CM 5356 Practicum in North American Missions
NT 5310 Life and Teachings of Christ
NT 5320 Life and Teachings of Paul
NT 5330 General Epistles and Revelation
NT 5335 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected New Testament Writings: The Gospel of Mark
NT 5335 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected New Testament Writings: The Book of Acts
NT 5340 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected New Testament Writings: The Book of Romans
NT 5345 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected New Testament Writings: The Pastoral Epistles
NT 5370 Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected New Testament Writings: The Book of Hebrews
OT 5310 The Pentateuch and Former Prophets
OT 5320 The Major and Minor Prophets
OT 5340 Exegesis and Interpretation of Old Testament Writings: Poetry and Wisdom
OT 5340 The Writings
TH 5325 Theology of the Christian Life
TH 5340 Christian Apologetics: Understanding and Defending a Christian Worldview
TH 5345 Christian Faith and World Religions
TH 5355 Study of a Selected Theologian
Complete your degree with your capstone experience, CM 6390 Integration Project. Integrate your coursework, personal experience, and ministry goals to further define your view of self in ministry.
