Master of Arts in Student Ministry/Master of Arts in Theological Studies

DUAL DEGREE

The dual degree program, Master of Arts in Student 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 student ministry leadership and theological studies. This dual degree program provides students Christ-centered graduate-level education in order to prepare servant leaders for student ministry leadership and Christian ministry by providing 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.

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.

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.

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 STUDENT MINISTRY REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 6 hours (excluding prerequisites)

course	Credit hours
Required Curriculum	6
MAST 6353 - Adolescent Development MAST 6356 - Developing Student Ministry Lay Leaders*

MA IN STUDENT MINISTRY CONCENTRATION OPTIONS - 12 hours (excluding prerequisites)

course	Credit hours
Concentration Options	12
Collegiate Ministry MAST 6320 - The Collegiate Campus Minister MAST 6351 - Student Cultural Issues MAST 6352 - Student Ministry in a Global Context MAST 6354 - Collegiate Ministry Strategies	12
Youth Ministry MAST 5313 - Ministry with Students MAST 6350 - Family-Based Student Ministry MAST 6351 - Student Culture Issues MAST 6352 - Student Ministry in a Global Context

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). Student must select different concentrations for each degree.	18

TOTAL HOURS
24 hours	Required Shared Curriculum
6 hours	MA in Student Ministry Required Curriculum
12 hours	MA in Student Ministry Concentration
18 hours	MA in Theological Studies 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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