Master of Arts in Discipleship/Master of Arts in Leadership
DUAL DEGREE
The dual Master of Arts in Discipleship and Master of Arts in Leadership is a 60-hour, non-thesis dual degree program that will allow students to learn not only about ministry but also how to lead effectively in their respective callings. The program is designed to equip students with the theological background, ministry training, and leadership skills they will need to serve in a variety of leadership positions in the world of ministry.
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 - 3 hours (excluding prerequisites)
course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
Required Shared Curriculum | 3 |
DISC 5302 - Biblical Servant Leadership |
MA IN DISCIPLESHIP REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 27 hours (excluding prerequisites)
course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
Required Curriculum | 27 |
DISC 6301 - Christian Education in the Local Church DISC 6302 - Biblical Strategies for Discipleship |
MA IN LEADERSHIP REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 30 hours (excluding prerequisites)
course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
Required Curriculum | 30 |
MAL 5302 - Vision-Casting and Leading Change |
TOTAL HOURS | |
|---|---|
3 hours | Required Shared Curriculum |
27 hours | MA in Discipleship Required Curriculum |
30 hours | MA in Leadership Required Curriculum |
60 hours | TOTAL Dual Degree (excluding prerequisites) |
(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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