Course description

The Master's in Practical Ministry is designed to prepare students for teaching roles in churches, Bible institutes, and various ministry environments. This advanced program offers different focuses, each with its own specific courses.

Possible career paths include Pastoral Ministry, Church Management, and Youth Ministry.

What you'll learn

  1. Congregational Growth and Development: Learn how churches grow and develop.
  2. Skills for Effective Service: Acquire the skills and knowledge needed to serve well in parishes, dioceses, or other ministry settings.
  3. Biblical Interpretation: Enhance your understanding of the Word of God by using basic methods of biblical interpretation.
  4. Old and New Testament Backgrounds: Explore the historical context of the Old and New Testaments.
  5. Pastoral Counseling: Gain insights into pastoral counseling.
  6. Church History & Renewal: Study the history of the church and concepts of renewal.
  7. Scripture Study: Engage in a methodical study of Scripture.
  8. Effective Preaching: Learn to deliver sermons that connect with the congregation.

The program aims to help you:

Integrate biblical and theological understanding with practical ministry strategies.

Overall, it's designed to equip you for meaningful roles in ministry with a focus on practical skills and a deepened understanding of the Bible and church history.

Frequently asked question

This program focuses on providing practical training and theological education for individuals seeking to serve in various ministry roles within churches, non-profit organizations, and other Christian contexts.

Graduates of this program are prepared for various roles, including pastoral ministry, church leadership, missions work, youth ministry, counseling, chaplaincy, and nonprofit administration.

Many programs offer supervised field education experiences, internships, or practicum placements in churches, ministries, or nonprofit organizations.

Dr. Theresa Jamison

$5000

Lectures

12

Quizzes

6

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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