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 (Faith Formation, Social Transformation or Spiritual Direction).
This program may be a good fit for you if you are interested in pursuing:
LEARNING OUTCOME |
NUMBER OF COURSES |
COURSES |
Formation | 1 | Intro to Spiritual and Personal Formation |
Religious Texts | 2 | Hebrew Bible 1: Orientation
New Testament 1: Epistles, Acts, and Revelation |
Theological Tradition | 2 | Religious and Theological Interpretation
Choose one:
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Ethics/Justice | 1 | Choose one:
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Cultural Contextualization | 1 | Choose one:
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Arts and Theology | 1 | Choose one:
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Social Transformation | 1 | Leadership and Strategies for Social Change |
CORE SUBTOTAL |
9 | |
Vocational Contextualization & Skills | 7 | Two Practices of Ministry Electives
Three Electives (as approved by advisor) Choose one:
Masters Final Project |
CONCENTRATION SUBTOTAL |
7 | |
DEGREE TOTAL |
16 |
* Although not specifically required for degree completion, Interreligious Pastoral and Spiritual Care must be completed to be eligible for CPE registration.
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