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— Seminary • Master’s Degree • MCMIN
Pastoral Leadership
The MCMin (Pastoral Leadership) track is designed to give graduates a basic foundation for various roles in pastoral ministries. It is not the equivalent of the standard professional ministry degree but includes many of the same degree outcomes. It is well suited for those looking for basic pastoral training in a wide variety of settings but attainable in a shorter amount of time.
Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA in college courses (plus overall 3.0 undergrad GPA), less than 5 years from graduation, and a graded research paper or writing sample.
56 hrs
Credit hours required for this MCMin degree
2-3 yrs
Typical full-time pace from start to graduation
17 hrs
Credit hours in the Pastoral Leadership track
8 hrs
Minimum face-to-face credit hours required
Degree outcomes
What you’ll achieve
The MCMin Pastoral Leadership track is designed to give graduates a basic foundation for various roles in pastoral ministries. Upon completion, you will have gained skills and understanding in the following areas:
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Graduates will have gained skills in studying and interpreting the Bible.
02
Graduates will demonstrate a general understanding of Christian theology and ethics.
03
Graduates will have gained skills in teaching and evangelism.
04
Graduates will have gained understanding in spiritual growth and leadership.
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Graduates will have the ability to perform the basic functions of a pastor including proclamation and pastoral guidance.
Curriculum
56 credit hours across five clusters.
The Pastoral Leadership track surveys key areas of biblical, theological, and pastoral study essential for pastoral ministry. The curriculum provides comprehensive training in biblical studies, theology, leadership, and pastoral praxis.
Biblical Studies
15 credit hours
2B1311
Old Testament I
3
2B1312
Old Testament II
3
2B2311
New Testament I
3
2B2312
New Testament II
3
2B3311
Biblical Interpretation
3
Theological and
Historical Studies
9 credit hours
2T1311
Christian Theology I
3
2T1312
Christian Theology II
3
2T2311
Christian Ethics
3
2H1311
History of Christianity
3
Leadership and Missional Studies
19 credit hours
2P3231
Spiritual Leadership
2
2P2215
Pastoral Ministry
3
2P1311
Preaching I
3
2P1312
Preaching II
3
2P3321
Evangelism
3
2I1211
Church Planting
2
2E2311
Effective Teaching & Disciple-Making
2
2H3311
Missiology
3
Character and Praxis
13 credit hours
2P3215
Spiritual Formation
2
2P1231
Ministry Synthesis
2
2C1243
Dealing with Conflict
2
2C1321
Biblical Counselling
3
2P2341
Capstone Ministry I
2
2P2342
Capstone Ministry II
2
Total credit hours for the MCMIN – Pastoral Leadership
56 hours
Requirements & Completion
How to complete the degree.
A short list of what you need going in, and what you need to graduate. Our admissions team will walk you through every step.
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The prerequisite for this degree is a B.A. degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university. Degrees from unaccredited schools are considered on an individual basis.
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A total of 56 credit hours is required for completion of the degree, combining core courses, and your chosen track.
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At least 8 credit hours must be completed face-to-face (on campus, via Zoom, or at intensive courses) to provide regular and substantive student–faculty interaction — essential to achieving the degree outcomes.
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The MCMin is a flexible degree offering full-time, part-time, and fully online study options, with typical completion in 2-3 years. International students may apply; DLI designation and study permit eligibility will be confirmed upon application.