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Master of Arts Local Church Studies Akron

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  • Akron

Educational Focuses

  • Expository Preaching and Teaching
  • Leadership in the Local Church
  • Advanced Preaching and Teaching
  • Interpersonal Communication & Conflict
  • Ministry Philosophy for the Church
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The Christian Ministry MA degree will provide a solid biblical and theological underpinning as well as a balanced training in pastoral counseling skills and intercultural studies. This Masters in Christian Ministry will provide solid foundational training that prepares individuals for ministry.

There are those interested in or involved in vocational ministry who want to pursue postgraduate study, but pursuing a 75-hour M.Div. is impractical or undesirable. The 48-hour Master of Arts in Christian Ministry is a wonderful alternative! It includes theology and hermeneutics, spiritual formation and prayer, and a variety of practical ministry courses in this master of ministry degree.

The following types of students are encouraged to consider this program:

  • Those already having had several years of vocational ministry experience who desire further theological study in order to be better prepared for a Christian church role.
  • Students desiring additional theological study for their particular field of ministry, including pastoral and non-pastoral vocations.

Master of Arts Local Church Studies Akron is great for those who are:

  • Ministry Oriented
  • Disciplined
  • Good Listeners
  • Critical Thinkers
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Vocational ministry looks different depending on various contexts all of which are enhanced when they are grounded in and founded upon formal theological study. The Master of Arts program in Christian Ministry is designed to provide a strong theological foundation for vocational ministries.

  • Senior Pastor
  • Associate Pastor
  • Youth Pastor
  • Education Pastor
  • Spiritual Formation Pastor
  • Administration Pastor
  • Children’s Pastor or Minister
  • Sports Ministry
  • Parachurch Ministry Staff
  • Educational Ministry Professor

Diverse Metrics of Success

96%

Career Placement

265

hands-on learning opportunities on campus and in the community

100+

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“I am so grateful for the blended program! Halfway through my first semester, the value has already been clearly demonstrated. I’m excited to work on both my undergraduate and seminary degrees simultaneously. In addition to the monetary savings, I’m very grateful for my advisor and the community that he’s cultivated for the other students and myself.”

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Blended Master of Arts 2022

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