Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

DUAL DEGREE PLAN

The dual degree program, Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry and Master of Arts in Theological Studies provides Christ-centered graduate-level education in order to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry with a focus toward children’s ministry leadership and theological studies. This program provides students broad foundational knowledge in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies. Students have the opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of the foundations of Christian faith as well as strong theological knowledge that leads to educating their minds and kindling their hearts in a manner that promotes a life of service for Christ’s kingdom.

ADMISSION

In order to pursue a Dual Master’s Degree program, the applicant must apply to, meet the existing admission requirements for, and be accepted into each of the master’s degrees which comprise the dual degree program.

Note: Church Membership Requirement (for admission into the EDD in Educational Leadership—all concentrations, PHD in Leadership Studies’ Ministry Concentration, Master’s Ministry Degrees, and Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs): Within the last 12 months, the applicant must have been an active member of a Christian church that holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scripture.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey

Prerequisites may be met with equivalent courses from another institution or from a passing grade on the GSOM Old Testament and New Testament equivalency exams and do not count toward degree completion.

REQUIRED SHARED CURRICULUM - 24 hours (excluding prerequisites)

course	Credit hours
Required Shared Curriculum	24
DISC 5302 - Biblical Servant Leadership GSOM 6310 - Ministry Mentorship (S-L)* THEO 5313 - Applied Hermeneutics THEO 6305 - Christian History and Heritage THEO 6306 - Systematic Theology WORS 6303 - Spiritual Formation and Worship Electives - Select two courses (6 hours) from the Graduate School of Ministry with approval of Program Director.

MA IN CHILDREN'S MINISTRY REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding prerequisites)

course	Credit hours
Required Curriculum
MACH 6311 - Early Childhood Ministry MACH 6312 - Ministry with Children MACH 6351 - Children and the Christian Faith+ Select a MA in Children's Ministry 9-hour concentration and complete the required courses. (Concentrations are listed on the single degree plan).	18

MA IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding prerequisites)

course	Credit hours
Required Curriculum	18
THEO 5307 - Old Testament Literature and Interpretation THEO 5308 - New Testament Literature and Interpretation Select a MA in Theological Studies 12-hour concentration and complete the required courses.* (Concentrations are listed on the single degree plan)

TOTAL HOURS
24 hours	Required Shared Curriculum
18 hours	MA in Children's Ministry Required Curriculum
18 hours	MA in Theological Studies Required Curriculum
60 hours	TOTAL Dual Degree (excluding prerequisites)

+ Prerequisite: MACH 6311, MACH 6312

(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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