M.A. in Specialized Ministry Evangelism and
Equipping Track
The Evangelism and Equipping track is designed to provide specialized training in ommunicating the gospel effectively to non-Christians and in nurturing believers’ spiritual growth. Thus it would be a great option for church staff members who wish to focus on outreach and/or discipleship, or for those serving with parachurch ministries similarly committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. The strategic blend of spiritual formation,
biblical/theological studies, and mentored practical ministry training provides a strong foundation for fruitful witnessing and edification.
In addition to the Master of Arts in Specialized Ministry Core Outcomes, the
Evangelism and Equipping Track attempts to achieve specific outcomes:
- Be able to employ ethical approaches to persuasion and motivation in ministry
- Be able to assist others (both individually and collectively) in the process of spiritual growth
- Be able to apply a biblically sound and personally relevant method of defending the Christian faith
- Be able to evaluate biblically various Christian approaches to sanctification
The program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours:
Spiritual formation studies: 6 hours
SFS 501 Learning to Love God and Others (2)
SFS 502 Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines (2)
SFS 504 Growing into Ethical Maturity (2)Biblical interpretation studies: 16 hours
DBS 506 Learning to Interpret Scripture (4)
BLS 501 Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon (4)
BLS 502 Interpreting the Prophets to Gospels (4)
BLS 503 Interpreting Acts to Revelation (4)Theological studies: 10 hours
THS 501 Knowing the Triune God: Theology I (4)
THS 502 Glorifying the God of our Salvation: Theology II (4)
THS 503 Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III (2)Ministerial studies: 12 hours
Required—4 hours:
DMS 501 Thinking Theologically about Ministry (2)
DMS 506 Developing Godly Leadership for the 21st Century (2)Restricted electives—Select 8 hours from among the following:
DIS 501 Communicating Christ in Culture (2)
DMS 502 Introducing Theology and Practice of Worship (2)
EMS 505 Growing Disciples Intentionally (2)
PTS 503 Practicing Evangelism and Apologetics (2)
PTS 504 Maximizing the Church’s Redemptive Influence (2)
PTS 507 Providing Pastoral Counseling (2)
PTS 508 Developing Strong Families (2)
PTS 510 Preparing and Preaching Expository Sermons (2)Mentored Ministry: 6 hours
MFM 500 Discovering/Developing Your Ministry Potential (2)
MFM 501-504 Mentored Field Ministry (1+1+1+1)
(see program advisor for MFM/practicum details)Specialization track: 8 hours
Select 8 hours from the courses below, or related electives with advisor
approval:
DIS 505 Biblical Theology of Mission (2)
DIS 506 Applied Cultural Analysis (2)
DIS 508 Applied Anthropology (2)
DIS 522 Starting and Developing Churches (2)
EMS 546 Advanced Bible Teaching (2)
FMS 520 Children’s Ministry in Family Perspective (2)
FMS 540 Adult Ministry in Family Perspective 2)
SFS 515 Becoming a Spiritual Director (2)
SFS 543 Readings in Spiritual Classics (2)
SFS 545 Readings in Contemporary Spirituality (2)
THS 536 Evaluating Approaches to Sanctification .(2)Open electives: 2 hours
Total: 60 hours
- M.A. in Specialized Ministry Chaplaincy Track
- M.A. in Specialized Ministry Children / Youth at Risk Track
- M.A. in Specialized Ministry Coaching Track
- M.A. in Specialized Ministry Pastoral Care to Women Track
- M.A. in Specialized Ministry Youth Ministry Track
- M.A. in Specialized Ministry Youth and Family Ministry Track
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