Master of Arts in

Master of Arts Core

Intro to Seminary

• SEM 5000 – Introduction to Seminary Education

Biblical Studies

• NTS 5110 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels
• NTS 5120 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
• OTS 5110 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
• OTS 5120 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings

Theological Studies

• THE 6110 – Christian Theology I
• THE 6120 – Christian Theology II

Theological Studies Selective

Choose one of the following courses:

• ETH 5100 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
• PHI 5100 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics

Christian History

• HIS 5130 – Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity

Bible Exposition

Choose one of the following courses:

• CED 6300 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I
• PRS 6100 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation
  • Course is offered in an EQUIP format (e.g.,  PRS 6101 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation Practicum).

Hermeneutics

• BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics

Ministry Studies

• EVA 5150 – Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
• MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice
  • Course is offered in an EQUIP format: MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice).

Practicum Selective

Choose one of the following courses:

• MIS 6901 – Missions Practicum
• MIS 6990 – Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip]
• MIS 6991 – Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip]
• PMN 7900 – Mentored Internship
  • Students may take up to 6 hrs. of PMN7900 in this degree program.

Christian Ministry

Select four of the following courses:

• BCO 5502 – Biblical Counseling Practicum
• MIS 6541 – North American Church Planting Practicum
• MIS 6551 – Developing a Church Planting Methodology Practicum
• MIS 6591 – International Church Planting Practicum
• PMN 6501 – Pastoral Ministry and Leadership Practicum
• PMN 6721 – Practicum in Administration and Education in the Local Church
• PMN 6733 – Christian Leadership Practicum
• PMN 7900 – Mentored Internship
  • Students may take up to 6 hrs. of PMN7900 in this degree program.
• PRS 6501 – Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery Practicum

The MA Christian Ministry [Mentored] is either for students who are already part of an existing EQUIP Parter church or part of a church that has the ability and desire to become an EQUIP Partner. If you have questions about this, contact the EQUIP Office.

Admission to this program is limited to persons holding a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent who also meet all other admission requirements for the Seminary.