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— Seminary • Master’s Degree • MCMIN
Missions &
Church Planting
The MCMin (Missions and Church Planting) track is designed to equip leaders for missional ministry in hard places. It is well suited for those who are preparing to serve as church planters or missionaries, especially but not exclusively in urban centers. This track allows for the option of a field-based internship.
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.
55 hrs
Credit hours required for this MCMin degree
2-3 yrs
Typical full-time pace from start to graduation
16 hrs
Credit hours in the Missions & Church Planting track
8 hrs
Minimum face-to-face credit hours required
Degree outcomes
What you’ll achieve
The MCMin Missions & Church Planting track is designed to develop specific competencies for missional leaders. 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 an understanding of cross-cultural missions.
06
Graduates will have gained skills in implementing church planting strategies.
Curriculum
55 credit hours across five clusters.
The Missions & Church Planting track surveys key areas of biblical, theological, and missional study related to church planting and Christian missions. Elective courses complement the core curriculum and let you specialize.
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
Leadership and Missional Studies
16 credit hours
2P3231
Spiritual Leadership
2
2E2311
Effective Teaching & Disciple-Making
3
2H3311
Missiology
3
2P3321
Evangelism
3
2I1211
Church Planting
2
2I1214
Models of Church Planting
2
Character and Praxis
10 credit hours
2P3215
Spiritual Formation
2
2P1231
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. Optional internship experience and a Capstone Thesis are available for qualifying students.
3 credits
The MCMin is a flexible degree offering full-time, part-time, and fully online study options. Free electives let you customize your learning experience. 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 the MCMIN – Missions & Church Planting
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.