The Master of Arts in Leadership Specialized Ministry program will provide you with an applied ministry degree that is flexible enough to create a customized curriculum around your vocational goals. Choose this program if your specialization is not represented by one of our other MAL concentrations.
This program may be a good fit for you if you are interested in pursuing:
In addition to the core MAL degree learning outcomes, the outcomes for the MAL Specialized Ministry program will be based on the elective courses that the student selects in consultation with their advisor.
| LEARNING OUTCOME |
NUMBER OF COURSES |
COURSES |
| Religious Texts | 2 |
Hebrew Bible 1: Orientation
Choose one: New Testament 1: Epistles, Acts, and Revelation
New Testament 2: Four Gospels |
| Theological Tradition | 2 |
Religious and Theological Interpretation
Choose one: History of Christian Theologies
History of Modern Theologies |
| Ethics/Justice | 2 |
Choose one:
Christian Ethics
Comparative Religious Ethics Choose one:
Queer and Trans Theologies
Black and Womanist Theologies |
| Formation | 1 | Intro to Spiritual and Personal Formation |
| Cultural Contextualization | 1 |
Choose one:
Global Christianities
World Religions |
| Arts and Theology | 1 |
Choose one:
History of Arts and Theology
Art, Religion, and Contemporary Culture |
| Social Transformation | 1 | Leadership and Strategies for Social Change |
| CORE SUBTOTAL |
10 | |
| Vocational Contextualization & Skills | 6 |
Two Practices of Ministry electives
Two additional electives (as approved by advisor) Choose one: Congregational Internship
Ministry Practicum CPE Internship* MAL Final Project |
| CONCENTRATION SUBTOTAL |
6 | |
| DEGREE TOTAL |
16 | |
| * Although not specifically required for degree completion, Introduction to Pastoral and Spiritual Care must be completed to be eligible for CPE Internship registration. | ||
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