Master of Christian Ministry
Master of Christian Ministry (2 years, 60 credit hours)
The objective of this program is to provide fundamental training for those preparing for full-time or part-time ministry. It is not as comprehensive as the M.Div. program, but focuses on practical and Biblical courses. Students are required to participate in the spiritual exercises provided by the seminary, and to fulfill a one-year field education requirement before graduation.
Master of Christian Ministry (Pastoral Option)
| Category | Courses | Credits Required | |
|
Spiritual Formation |
2 |
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| Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries Required to participate in the following activities: Chapel , Small groups Retreats / Spiritual Development Meetings Daily Group Morning Devotion (Residential students only) |
2 |
||
|
Biblical Studies |
21 |
||
| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew |
3 |
||
| Hermeneutics |
3 |
||
| OT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
||
| Pentateuch / Historical Books / Wisdom / Prophetic Literature |
3 |
||
| Gospels |
3 |
||
| NT Epistles |
3 |
||
| Book Electives / Bible Block Electives |
3 |
||
|
Theology & History |
14 |
||
| History & Theology Overview |
2 |
||
| Systematic Theology A, B, C |
3 |
||
| Church History A, B |
3 |
||
| Chin.Church Hist./ Christianity & Chin. Culture / Hist. of NA |
3 |
||
| Apologetics / Ethics |
3 |
Practical Courses |
20 |
| Homiletics |
3 |
||
| Preaching Practicum I |
1 |
||
| Preaching Practicum II |
1 |
||
| Pastoral Theology |
3 |
||
| Worship |
2 |
||
| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
||
| Counseling |
3 |
||
| Evangelism / Introduction to Missiology |
2 |
||
| Field Education |
2 |
||
| Electives |
3 |
||
|
60 |
|||
1st year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| Functional Greek +Functional Hebrew |
3 |
Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries / Worship |
2 |
| History & Theology Overview |
2 |
Gospels |
3 |
| Hermeneutics |
3 |
Apologetics / Ethics |
3 |
| Homiletics |
3 |
Church History B / Elective |
3 |
| Pastoral Counseling / OT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
Pentateuch / Prophetic Literature |
3 |
| Preaching Practicum I |
1 |
||
| Field Education |
1 |
||
|
14 |
16 |
2nd year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| Pastoral Theology |
3 |
Worship / Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries |
2 |
| OT Introduction & Theology / Pastoral Counseling |
3 |
Systematic Theology B / C |
3 |
| NT Epistles |
3 |
Chin. Church Hist./ Christianity & Chin. Culture / Hist. of NA |
3 |
| Book Electives / Bible Block Electives |
3 |
Elective / Church History B |
3 |
| Introduction to Christian Edu. |
3 |
Evangelism / Introd. to Missiology |
2 |
| Preaching Practicum II |
1 |
Field Education | 1 |
|
16 |
14 |
Master of Christian Ministry (Mission Option)
| Category | Courses | Credits Required | |
|
Spiritual Formation |
2 |
||
| Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries Required to participate in the following activities: Chapel , Small groups Retreats / Spiritual Development Meetings Daily Group Morning Devotion (Residential students only) |
2 |
||
|
Biblical Studies |
21 |
||
| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew |
3 |
||
| Hermeneutics |
3 |
||
| OT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
||
| Pentateuch / Historical Books / Wisdom / Prophetic Literature |
3 |
||
| Gospels |
3 |
||
| NT Epistles |
3 |
||
| Bible Book / Bible Block (Pentateuch, Prophetic Lit. etc.) |
3 |
||
|
Theology & History |
11 |
||
| History & Theology Overview |
2 |
||
| Systematic Theology A, B, C |
3 |
||
| Church History A, B |
3 |
||
| Chin.Church Hist./ Christianity & Chin. Culture / Hist. of NA Churches |
3 |
Practical Courses |
10 |
| Homiletics |
3 |
||
| Preaching Practicum |
1 |
||
| Pastoral Theology |
3 |
||
| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
Mission Courses |
12 |
| Evangelism |
2 |
||
| Introduction to Missiology |
2 |
||
| 3 Mission Courses |
6 |
||
| Mission Internship |
2 |
||
| Electives |
4 |
||
|
60 |
|||
1st year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| Functional Greek +Functional Hebrew |
3 |
Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries / Worship |
2 |
| OT Introduction & Theology |
2 |
Gospels |
3 |
| Hermeneutics |
3 |
Intro. to Missology |
2 |
| History & Theology Overview |
3 |
Pentateuch / Prophetic Literature / Church History B |
3 |
| Homiletics | 3 | Preaching Practicum I |
1 |
| Mission Elective |
2 |
||
| Elective |
2 |
||
| Mission Internship |
1 |
||
|
14 |
16 |
2nd year
|
1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
||
| Mission Elective |
2 |
Evangelism / Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries |
2 |
| NT Epistles |
3 |
Mission Elective |
2 |
| Systematic Theology A |
3 |
Bible Book / Bible Block Elective |
3 |
| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
Chin. Church History / Christianity & Chin. Culture / Hist. of NA Churches |
3 |
| Pastoral Theology |
3 |
Elective |
2 |
| Mission Internship |
1 |
Church History / Pentateuch / Prophetic Literature |
3 |
|
15 |
15 |