A Master of Arts in Ministry (M.A. in Ministry) is a graduate-level degree program that seeks to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for effective ministry work. Pursuing this degree can be incredibly beneficial for various reasons, whether considering a vocational role in the church or nonprofit sectors or simply aiming for more profound personal spiritual growth. Here are some notable benefits:
Deepened Theological Understanding: The core of the M.A. in Ministry program revolves around rigorous theological studies. Students delve deep into scriptures, church history, and contemporary theological debates, providing them a robust foundation to articulate their faith and address modern-day challenges the church might face.
Practical Ministry Skills: Unlike purely academic theology programs, the M.A. in Ministry focuses on the practical aspects of ministry work. From pastoral care to church administration, students learn the ins and outs of effective leadership, ensuring they’re well-prepared for various roles within a church or ministry setting.
Personal Spiritual Growth: Engaging deeply with theological teachings, combined with regular interactions with mentors and peers, fosters personal spiritual growth. The program provides a conducive environment for self-reflection, prayer, and discernment, vital for anyone seeking a closer relationship with God.
Broad Career Opportunities: Graduates are not limited to pastoral roles alone. They can enter chaplaincy, religious education, nonprofit leadership, missionary work, or religious publishing and media functions. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training makes them versatile in the job market.
Networking: Such programs often bring together like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds. This creates a unique opportunity for networking, collaboration, and mutual support. Whether it’s finding ministry partners or getting insights into different denominational practices, the relationships built during the program can be invaluable.
Cultural Engagement: As society evolves, the challenges facing the church and ministry leaders also change. An M.A. in Ministry equips graduates to engage meaningfully with contemporary societal and cultural issues from a faith perspective, allowing them to be relevant and impactful in their ministry.
Holistic Development: In addition to spiritual and academic growth, many programs emphasize character development, ensuring that graduates are knowledgeable and display the fruits of the spirit in their personal and professional lives.
The Online Bible Institute Master of Arts in Ministry provides a holistic approach to theological education, combining rigorous academic study with practical ministry training. It bridges theory and practice, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to serve in various capacities and make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree, Certificate of Completion of the Art of Biblical Words, Zoom Entrance Interview
Requirements: Successfully complete twelve (12) of the courses in our Master of Arts in Ministry course track, and write a Capstone Proposal paper.
Course Instructions
1. You must complete each lesson in the course. When you complete a lesson, go to the Site-Wide Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and at least 100 words. These posts will be counted as part of the writing requirement for the course so please write well thought out comments on what you are learning in the lesson. Please start your comment by referring to the course name and the session or lesson number of the course. You also need to post comments on two other students recent comments on courses they are currently taking.
2. After you have completed all of the lessons in the course, you will need to write and submit a 1500 word paper on three things that have made an impact on you during the course. You may use your forum posts as the foundation for your paper.
3. You must also write a 300 word paper on ways that you can apply what you have learned into your life/ministry.
Course List
In order to earn the Master of Arts in Ministry Degree from our Bible Institute you will need to complete twelve (12) of the following courses. You may take them in any order you wish. Click on the links below for access to the courses.
Graduate Level Courses from BibleProject Classroom
Classroom offers free self-paced, graduate-level Bible classes online. These classes are designed to equip learners with study tools that foster deep engagement with the biblical story.
You will need to sign up and log in to BibleProject to access the courses. You can login by clicking here BibleProject Login.
Once you complete a course with a satisfactory grade at BiblePorject Classroom, you can print out a certificate for yourself and then you need to email us a copy so we can record it as a completed course in your school record. This is required in addition to the requirements given above in the Course Instructions.
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (Bible Project)
Heaven and Earth (Bible Project)
Noah to Abraham (Bible Project)
The Book of Jonah (Bible Project)
Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians (Bible Project)
Exodus Overview (Bible Project)
Graduate Level Courses from Biblical Training Institute
This program is designed specifically for people wanting a graduate-level education. All of these classes are taught by some of the finest faculty, handpicked from major seminaries.
You will need to sign up and log in to the Biblical Training Institute to access the courses. You can login by clicking here Biblical Training Institutet Login.
Christian Apologetics (Biblical Training Institute)
Theology and Practice of Evangelism (Biblical Training Institute)
C.S. Lewis (Biblical Training Institute)
Christian Ethics (Biblical Training Institute)
