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MCMin – Applied Ministry
The MCMin (Applied Ministry) track allows for the greatest degree of flexibility with one-fourth of credit hours designated as free electives, including the option of field-based internships.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Degrees from unaccredited schools are considered on an individual basis.
55 hrs
Credit hours required for the MCMin degree
2-3 yrs
Typical completion time from start to graduation
16 hrs
Credit hours in the Missions & Church Planting track
8 hrs
Minimum face-to-face credit hours required
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll achieve
The MCMin Applied Ministry track is designed to develop broad competencies in ministry. 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.
05
Graduates will have gained skills in discipleship.
Curriculum
55 credit hours of core and elective courses.
The Applied Ministry track offers flexibility with core curriculum in biblical studies, theology, leadership, and personal formation. With 13 free elective hours, you can customize your learning and include optional internship experience.
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
19 credit hours
2T1311
Christian Theology I
3
2T1312
Christian Theology II
3
2T2311
Christian Ethics
3
Leadership and Missional Studies
8 credit hours
2P3231
Spiritual Leadership
2
2P3321
Evangelism
3
2E2311
Effective Teaching & Disciple-Making
3
Character and Praxis
10 credit hours
2P3215
Spiritual Formation
2
2E1231
Ministry Synthesis
2
2C1243
Dealing with Conflict
2
2P2341
Capstone Ministry I
2
2P2342
Capstone Ministry II
2
Free electives
Choose from a wide range of courses to specialize in the areas you’re called to. May include up to 8 credit hours of optional internship experience beyond the required 4 hours of Capstone Ministry I & II.
13 credits
Free electives may include 8 credit hours of optional internship experience beyond the 4 hours of required Capstone Ministry I & II, depending on availability of internship opportunities. The MCMin is a flexible degree offering full-time, part-time, and fully online study options. 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.
Total credit hours for MCMin – Applied Ministry
55 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.
02
A total of 55 credit hours is required for completion of the degree, combining core courses, your chosen track, and free electives.
03
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.
04
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.
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