MA in Christian Ministries

Northern’s MA in Christian Ministries and Master of Divinity degrees are now available to students across the country via interactive live-streaming (Northern Live)! 

Purpose

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (MACM) is a practical ministry degree designed to provide excellent training for those called to various fields of Christian service.

Delivery: On Campus or Distance

The MACM is available either on campus or distance education through a combination of interactive live-streaming (Northern Live) and mentored learning in context:

Classes Delivered On Campus and Streamed Live to Distance Students

The core classes are delivered to students across the country via our state-of-the-art, interactive live-streaming technology called Northern Live. With Northern’s smart classroom technology, you can interact with the professor and other students no matter where you live, earning a seminary degree without leaving your church and community. 

Mentored Learning in Context

Northern believes the best way to learn ministry leadership is in a ministry context. In the MACM program, students study and practice the skills of effective ministry leadership under the supervision of a faculty mentor and a pastoral mentor. The program allows each student’s learning journey to be personalized to address the particular needs of the student and their ministry context.

For the ministry portion of the MACM, students must have a ministry internship placement. Northern can support you in identifying a church and pastoral mentor.

On-Campus Expectations for Distance Students

The MACM can be fully distanced learning. We offer an on-campus 1-week intensive once a year, followed by live-streaming courses throughout the academic year.

Requirements

The MACM program requires 54 quarter hours (the equivalent of 36 semester hours).

Christian Heritage (8 courses/24 quarter hours)

(Choose 2 out of 3 courses, OT 307, 308, WT 307) 

OT 307 Pentateuch, Poetry, and Wisdom Books – 3

OT 308 Historical Books and the Prophets – 3

WT 307 Women in the OT – 3

(Choose 2 out of 3 courses, NT 307, 308, WT 308)

NT 307 Gospels and Acts – 3

NT 308 New Testament Letters and Revelation – 3

WT 308 Women in the NT – 3

(Choose 2 out of 3 courses, TH 301, 302, WT 309)

TH 301 Christian Theology I – 3

TH 302 Christian Theology II – 3

WT 309 Theology and Gender – 3

(Choose 1 out of 3 courses, CH 301, 302, WT 311)

CH 301 Early/Medieval Christianity – 3

CH 302 Reformation/Modern Christianity – 3

WT 311 Women in the Early Church – 3

(Choose 1 of 2 courses, WT 310 or CT 324)

WT 310 Women of Color in the Church – 3

CT 324 Introduction to the Black Church – 3

Formation and Ministry Skills (24 quarter hours)

Formation for Ministry: Disciplines – 3

Formation for Ministry: Character – 3

Leadership: People – 3

(Choose 5 of the following courses)

Leadership: Projects – 3

Ministry Administration – 3

Preaching & Communication – 3

Mission: Evangelism – 3

Mission: Community Engagement – 3

Discipleship – 3

Generational Ministry – 3

Pastoral Care & Counseling – 3

Worship – 3

Church-Based Training Programs

Northern’s MACM is customizable for different churches and ministry contexts. Click here to learn more about how Northern can come alongside your church to train your emerging leaders.

Time

The program includes 10 courses + 8 ministry skills courses spread over three quarters per year and (for students with a specialization) an annual intensive course.

Tuition and Scholarships

Students may apply for Northern scholarships awarded by need and merit. CLICK HERE FOR TUITION PRICES.

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