SEM.MIN.MA - Master of Arts - Major in Ministry
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Program Description
Wesley Seminary strives to promote the following key learning outcomes in the MA program. A student who has completed the MA degree with a major in Ministry should, with graduate-level competency, be able to: Integrate Christian History, Scripture, and Theology in the practice of ministry; contextualize the gospel for the purpose of advancing the Kingdom; and personalize spiritual formation for sustainable ministry.
Admissions Requirements for this Program
Admission to the MA program begins with completing application forms and submitting them with official transcripts and two personal recommendations. Wesley Seminary shall determine admission status from the completed forms and student file and notify the applicant in writing of the admission status granted. Regular admission to the seminary constitutes admission to candidacy for the master’s degree. The basic criteria for regular admission to the MA program within the seminary are as follows:
A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a member agency of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) or by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 from the degree granting institution.
An official transcript from the degree granting institution.
Two recommendations including:
One from a pastor or denominational supervisor.
A general recommendation.
A completed Ministry Context Form.
A three to four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose. The statement of purpose should reflect one's sense of God's direction in relation to Christian ministry or service.
A criminal history background check must be completed before acceptance into any Wesley Seminary degree program if a felony was disclosed by the student on the application form.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of nine hours may be transferred from another accredited master's program, provided it falls within seven years prior to admission.
Students who have taken equivalent courses in their undergraduate program to BIBL-500 The Bible as Christian Scripture, THEO-500 Introduction to Christian Theology, and CHST-500 Global Christian History will be allowed/encouraged to substitute an advanced Bible, theology, or church history elective.
Additional Requirements for this Program
MA Program of Study (36 Hours)
Practical Ministry - 3 Hours
WSEM-501 Pastor, Church, and World 3
Biblical Studies - 3 Hours
BIBL-500 The Bible as Christian Scripture 3
Church History - 3 Hours
CHST-500 Global Christian History 3
Theological Studies - 3 Hours
THEO-500 Introduction to Christian Theology 3
Intercultural Competency - 3 Hours
MISS-500 Cultural Contexts of Ministry 3
Spiritual Formation - 4 Hours
SPIR-521 Self-Awareness for Personal Spiritual Formation 1
SPIR-531 Transformation for Spiritual Growth 1
SPIR-541 Spiritual Disciplines 1
SPIR-551 Planning and Spiritual Accountability 1
Capstone - 2 Hours
MIN-691 MA in Ministry Capstone 2
Elective - 15 Hours
Electives 15
Total Credit Hours: 36
Graduation Requirements for this Program
Completion of core requirements.
Minimum grade of "C" in each core and elective course.
Cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
Successful completion of the Bible Content Exam with a 70% or higher.
All requirements for the degree must be completed within six years of enrollment.
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.