Online Master of Arts in Christian Ministries

This 45-hour degree is offered primarily via the Internet, and you can do most of your course work on your own schedule. There is an on-campus component of each course, requiring ten hours of face-to-face interaction with your professor and other members of your class. You must attend all ten hours of the on-campus component for each course -- if you miss even one hour of the on-campus component you will not pass the course.

In each semester (Fall and Spring) you will be able to take one, two, or three courses. The on-campus component of all three courses will be during the same week, so you would make only one trip to campus per semester, whether you are taking one course or all three courses.

This degree is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

• We are accepting applications now.
• The goals of this online degree are:


• Cognitive: Graduates will demonstrate understanding of biblical literature, church history, theology, and the practice of ministry.
• Affective: Graduates will demonstrate passion for lifelong learning and improvement in ministry knowledge and skills.
• Behavioral: Graduates will demonstrate an increased level of ministerial skills in their context.

The goals for online courses are no different from those in on-campus classes. The only difference is that your classroom can be where you choose for it to be: in a local library, at your church, at home -- any place where you can establish an internet connection. Through a computer you will be able to interact with your professor and fellow students, obtain some of your required reading, listen to lectures, engage in learning activities, take tests, and submit assignments.

Church Planting Concentration:

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For further information, e-mail John Aukerman, the Director of Distance Education.