The Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership with a Pastoral Care to Women concentration (M.A.M.L. in PCW) program is designed for women who see their ministry vocation in an area of specialized ministry to women. The focused emphasis on pastoral care to women will prepare the student for effective & compassionate ministry to women. She will develop skills in leadership, biblical teaching, program planning, as well as pastoral counseling for women. This program prepares students to serve in leadership roles in church, parachurch, or compassionate ministries to women.

M.A. students take a common sequence of courses to build a strong core foundation. This will cultivate skills in the study and interpretation of Scripture. It will also promote growth and Christian maturity as evidenced in interpersonal relationships. Students will put their classroom studies into practice through mentored field ministries. The interaction between the student, advisor, and field mentors will enable the student to identify strengths and weaknesses as she refines her ministry skills & effectiveness. The program provides a good opportunity to explore several areas of ministry, utilizing her training and unique giftedness while expanding & identifying areas of particular interest. This program is accredited by ATS and NASC and consists of 60 semester hours.

 

Spiritual Formation | 6 credits

Biblical Interpretation Studies | 16 credits

Theological Studies | 10 credits

Ministry and Leadership | 26 credits

Core studies required | 12

Pastoral Care to Women required | 8 credits

MFM500 Discovering Your Ministry Potential (2)
PCW511 Pastoral Understanding of Women (2)
PCW531-4 Pastoral Care to Women Practicum (1+1+1+1)

Pastoral Care to Women restricted | 6 credits

(Select from below or related electives with advisor approval.)

PCW512X Women in Pain, Part I (2)
PCW512Y Women in Pain, Part II (2)
PCW513 Women in Leadership (2)
PCW514 Building Relational Ministries for Women (2)
PCW515 Develop and Deliver Life-Changing Messages (2)
PCW521 Develop Life-Changing Bible Study Curriculum (2)
MCS510 Introduction to Coaching (1)
MCS511 Coaching for Change (1)

open electives | 2 credits

TOTAL: 60 hrs

See more information and specific course options in Academic Catalogue or on our website.

The Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership with a Pastoral Care to Women concentration program may be done partially through distance education. However, 30 hrs of the coursework must be done on-campus to meet accreditation standards.

Former MA-PCW graduates:

As I graduate with my M.A. this spring, I leave more confident in Christ's call on my life, much better equipped to minister to women at every season of life, humbled by what I have learned and how far I have needed to be stretched.. (Phyllis Bennett)

My involvement in the PCW program has been a life-changing experience for me. The Lord has used it to both equip me for the challenges of ministry in the 21st century and to conform my character more closely to His image. (Kelly Fidler)