Master of Arts in Urban Leadership

Master of Arts in Urban Leadership : MAUL

Program Type

Masters Degree

Hours

54 Hours

Length

4 Years

Program Description

In the Master of Arts in Urban Leadership (MAUL), students will engage with complex social and cultural issues facing urban communities, including systemic racism, poverty, violence, and incarceration, and exegete their cultural contexts using ethnographic skills. This practical approach will build on a foundation of biblical knowledge, theology, and church history, focusing on urban theology and the history of the urban church in America. Leading practitioners in urban ministry will train students in preaching, evangelism, conflict mediation, and pastoral care.

Delivery: On Campus and Northern Live

Students can either take classes in person at Northern’s Southside Center for Urban Leadership or via live streaming technology. In addition, students will attend each summer a week-long intensive course at our campus in Chicago.

Tuition and Scholarships

The Urban Leadership program offers a unique pricing structure designed for the leader in an urban context. The cost of the program is substantially lower than most seminary degrees and is paid as monthly installments over the course of your program. In addition, all students in the program who apply for Northern scholarships will receive the 15% Fisher scholarship.

Requirements for Completion

Courses

FAQS

Student Stories

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Requirements for Completion

The 54-credit MA cohort program is designed to be completed in 4 years of study. To accommodate ministry and work schedules, classes meet one night per week: Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.

MA Course Requirements

*Master of Divinity students will complete these Urban Leadership specialization courses as well as the other Master of Divinity requirements.

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Courses

Christian Heritage Core Courses:

Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
Pentateuch, Poetry and Wisdom Books
Historical Books and the Prophets
Women in the OT
Gospels and Acts
New Testament Letters and Revelation
Women in the NT
Christian Theology I
Christian Theology II
Theology and Gender
History of Christianity I (Early & Medieval)
History of Christianity II (Ref. & Modern)
Women in the Early Church
Women of Color in the Church
Introduction to the Black Church

Urban Leadership Courses:

Issues Facing Urban Communities
Leadership in Urban Contexts
Evangelism/Discipleship in Urban Contexts
Preaching in Urban Contexts
Nurturing Our Call to Ministry
Annual Conference
Race, Poverty, Justice, and Reconciliation

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Convenient Schedule:

The program consists of one evening class per week, Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, and a one-week intensive class each summer.

FAQS

When does the next academic term begin?

Northern Seminary does not run on a traditional semester calendar. Classes begin every 10 weeks. Open enrollment allows you to register throughout the year.

Are the classes virtual or in-person?

Northern classes are primarily virtual but include several in-person sessions per year.

What are the costs for the program?

You can find tuition information here. You can also contact Josh Carney at 630.620.2188 or at jcarney@seminary.edu.

How do I apply for financial aid?

You can apply for financial aid by filling out this application.

Are there scholarships available?

You can find scholarship information here.

Can I sit in on a class to get a feel for the program?

Call and or email Greg Armstrong at 630-620-2175 or grarmstrong@seminary.edu for upcoming Taste of Northern events, which allow potential students to sit in on several of our current classes.

Who do I contact for more information?

Reach out to Greg Armstrong, Director of Enrollment, at admissions@seminary.edu.

Student Stories

Read what our students have to say about their experiences here.