Fletcher’s M.A. in Christian Ministry will prepare students to serve in a variety of vocational ministry roles, in local churches, non-profits, and denominational leadership. Students will leave the program prepared with skills that will ensure they are an asset to whatever organization they serve.
Your Path to Vocational Ministry Begins Here.
36 Hour Program
Flexible Class Delivery
Affordable Tuition
Local Church Focus
Purpose
The Purpose of the M.A. in Christian Ministry is to provide basic education and understanding in theological education and vocational ministry.
General Requirements and Length of Program
Students must complete 36 hours of coursework in the core graduate curriculum. If taken in a normal sequence, the M.A. program will require four terms of study. This means that with Fletcher’s trimester model, a student can obtain an M.A. in Christian Ministry in less than 18 months. At the end of the program, if students wish to continue, they may change their degree program to a Master of Divinity and continue in their studies, as all M.A. classes serve as part of the M.Div. core curriculum.
Online Classes
Courses at Fletcher Seminary are synchronous (in real time) and asynchronous (go at your own pace). This allows for maximum flexibility, and means you can obtain world class ministry training no matter where you live.
M.A. In Christian Ministry Course Listings
The M.A. in Christian Ministry course numbers follow general rules regarding Master’s degree requirements:
100 level Courses which meet degree requirements (no prerequisites)
200 level Elective courses (no prerequisites)
300 level Courses which meet degree requirements (has prerequisites)
400 level Elective courses (has prerequisites)
500 level Directed Study, Independent Study, Advanced Research, Thesis Writing, etc.
Flexible Classes For Busy People
| MA in Christian Ministry | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interpreting Christian Scripture | 9 | |
| BIBL 6311* | Interpreting the New Testament I* | 3 |
| BIBL 6331* | Interpreting the New Testament II* | 3 |
| BIBL 6305 | Applied Biblical Exegesis | 3 |
| * Note: Students lacking hermeneutics in previous UG or graduate coursework take BIBL 6300, Introduction to the Bible, in place of one OT or NT course. | ||
| Understanding Christian Life & Thought | 9 | |
| THEO 6300 | Applied Christian Theology | 3 |
| THEO 6353 | Ministerial Ethics | 3 |
| CHST 6300 | Applied Christian History | 3 |
| Ministering to Persons | 18 | |
| SPFM 6300 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | 3 |
| SPFM 6302 | Ethics as Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| SPFM 6303 | Spiritual Practices | 3 |
| CLDS 6340 | Congregation Leadership Dynamics | 3 |
| CLDS 6370 | Christian Worship | 3 |
| PMIN 6310 | Pastoral Care | 3 |
| Total | 36 |
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Jobs
Fletcher’s M.A. in Christian Ministry is designed for practitioners in a variety of contexts. With a M.A. in Christian Ministry, you can pursue a career in:
- Chaplaincy
- Youth Ministry
- Children’s Ministry
- Christian Education
- Marketplace Ministry
- Denominational Leadership
- Publishing
- Worship Leadership
- Missions
- Nonprofit Leadership
- …and more
With hands on practical training, small class sizes, and world class instructors, Fletcher’s M.A. in Christian Ministry is preparing the leaders of tomorrow’s Church. Our collaborative model of education allows for academic freedom and peer learning throughout the program.the M.A. in Christian ministry is one of the most versatile ministry degrees.
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