Christian Ministry - Faith Evangelical Seminary

Christian Ministry from Faith Evangelical Seminary is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Purpose of the Program The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) is a 72-hour program designed for those who desire to serve the church or a church-related ministry. The Interdisciplinary program provides a well-rounded biblical, theological, and practical understanding of the Christian faith in relation to other disciplines. Students also may develop a concentration in one of two areas: Christian Counseling or Global Leadership. A minimum of 32 hours in a specific area must be taken to establish a concentration. The program is for the following: 1. Christian workers (professional or lay) in positions where the master's degree will allow entrance into a Christian vocation or lay ministry which would not otherwise be possible; and 2. Those who need a general seminary education and wish to gain further knowledge in areas associated with practical interdisciplinary Christian ministry, or to gain expertise in the specific areas of Christian Counseling or Global Leadership. Interdisciplinary Learning Outcomes 1. Acquire a basic understanding of the Bible, theology, and practical ministry; and 2. Acquire an understanding of the relationship between biblical and theological disciplines and the integration of practical ministry within those disciplines. Global Leadership Learning Outcomes 1. Acquire an ability to move toward spiritual and emotional health and maturity; 2. Acquire experiential knowledge of the stages of leadership development; 3. Acquire an ability to lead out of the model and example of Jesus as a servant leader; 4. Acquire practical knowledge and experience of team dynamics and the ability to develop and lead a team toward mutual accomplishment of God-given goals; and 5. Acquire an ability to apply the principles of a missional philosophy of ministry. Christian Counseling Learning Outcomes 1. Acquire an understanding of the foundational elements of Christian counseling; 2. Acquire a biblical worldview by studying God's revelation in counseling; 3. Acquire an understanding of the various types of counseling toward the goal of biblical integration within the framework of Christian principles and practice; and 4. Acquire an ability to apply basic counseling and referral skills in a multi-cultural society. View more details on Faith Evangelical College & Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.