MASTER of ARTS in CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP TRACK 48 Credit Hours

Online with Residency MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP TRACK 48 Credit Hours

Admission Cost:

Requirements: • Per Credit - $703 • Application and $50 Processing Fee • Per Course - $2,109 • Transcripts from accredited undergraduate • Total Tuition - $33,744 degree • GPA 3.0, probationary status may be granted Additional Fees: • Two letters of recommendation • Orientation - $120 • Reflective essay 3-5 pages typed, double spaced • Complete an academic writing assessment

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT • Four classes must be taken residentially • Multiple formats available

The residency requirements for these degree programs are offered as ATS-approved exceptions to Degree Program Standard A, section A.3.1.3. and Standard B, section B.3.1.3. 855-219-7300 | ACU.EDU 2020-2021 Catalog Year MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP TRACK Curriculum:

BIBM 602: GST Orientation BIBL 682: Teaching Scripture in Contemporary Orients GST students in the MACM, MAGS, and Contexts (Residency) MDIV programs providing information about both An examination of the challenges of a teaching curricular and co-curricular aspects of the GST ministry in contemporary church settings, with community. Students will examine personal and a reconsideration of the literary, rhetorical, and professional identity issues by completing various theological dimensions of Scripture and how assessments. Prerequisite: Admission to the Scripture shapes the processes and contents of MACM, MAGS, or MDIV programs. Additional fee teaching. Significant attention is given to the effects required. of culture on a teaching ministry so that students may begin to develop more sophisticated curricular BIBM 678: GST Portfolio Preparation options for church education. Teaching methods This zero-credit module is required for all GST also receive significant attention. students preparing for their senior review. Ministry Bible BIBM 603: Foundations of the Theology of BIBL 610: Critical Interpretation of the Old Ministry Testament A cornerstone experience for students enrolled in A general introduction to the Old Testament and the ministerial formation programs (MDiv, MAGS, a special introduction to each section and each or MACM) which introduces ministry students to book. Special attention will be given to revelation, the resources and practices in the fields of practical inspiration, canonicity, manuscripts and versions. theology and contextual education. Prerequisites: The authorship, date, background, interpretations Acceptance into the MDiv, MAGS, or MACM degree and critical problems of each book are studied. programs.

BIBL 620: Critical Interpretation of the New BIBM 648: Christian Spiritual Formation Testament Christian spiritual formation is the process of being Special introduction to the books of the New conformed to the image of Christ for the sake of Testament with special attention to critical others. This course identifies how God utilizes problems. Scripture, people, contexts, literature, spiritual disciplines, and events to transform believers into BIBL 627: Biblical Exegesis Christ likeness. Literary, historical and theological contexts of selected passages will be emphasized and BIBM 657: Contexts of Ministry attention given to exegetical methods. Identify and explore contemporary ministry contexts. Students will study and practice methods BIBL 630: Biblical Theology of observation and reflection on ministry that Introduction to the theological issues which result in an enriched practice of ministry in diverse are essential to the study of both Old and New contexts. Testaments as a single, unified Bible. An overview of history, methodology, and considerations of BIBM 629: Field Education Contextual canon are provided. Special attention will be given Immersion to the role of biblical theology in congregational An immersive learning experience for students to ministry (teaching, preaching). practice, observe, and reflect on ministry through a ministry project within a selected ministry context.

855-219-7300 | ACU.EDU 2020-2021 Catalog Year MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP TRACK Curriculum: History and Theology Prerequisites: BIBM 603, BIBM 629 and BIBM 657.

BIBH 651: History of Christianity I: Early to Medieval The development of doctrine, institutions, worship, missions and daily life in the church from post- apostolic times to the 13th century.

BIBH 652: History of Christianity II The development of doctrine, institutions, worship, missions and daily life in the churches from the 13th to 21st centuries.

BIBD 660: Systematic Theology I Introduces the tasks and methods of systematic theology and focuses on Christian doctrines such as God, atonement, providence, human selfhood, and the church. Ministerial Leadership (12 Elective Hours)

BIBM 601: Church Leadership Principles of effective organization, administration, and leadership as they apply to the life of the church. Additional course fee required.

CONR 617: Conflict Resolution in Churches This course will offer an examination of the causes, arenas, and dynamics of conflict in churches with an introduction to conflict management and practice. A variety of instructional methods, including lectures, case studies, role plays, media, expert resource persons, and personal style instruments will be employed.

BMIS 650: Leadership in Intercultural Contexts Leadership in Intercultural Contexts analyzes Christian leadership practices in intercultural contexts.

BIBM 658: The Practice of Ministerial Leadership As a part of the contextual education course sequence, this course develops leadership resources for various ministerial contexts. 855-219-7300 | ACU.EDU 2020-2021 Catalog Year Online with Residency MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MINISTRY & BIBLE TRACK 48 Credit Hours

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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT • Four classes must be taken residentially • Multiple formats available

855-219-7300 | ACU.EDU 2020-2021 Catalog Year MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MINISTRY & BIBLE TRACK Curriculum: History and Theology BIBM 604: Homiletics Focuses on rigorous exegesis for preaching and BIBH 651: History of Christianity I: Early to effective delivery of sermons based on the unique Medieval styles, problems and themes of diverse biblical The development of doctrine, institutions, worship, genres. missions and daily life in the church from post- apostolic times to the 13th century. BIBM 627: Preaching New Testament Literature Enhances the ability of students to move from text BIBH 652: History of Christianity II to sermon as they preach from Pauline literature The development of doctrine, institutions, worship, and examines how the form and function of different missions and daily life in the churches from the genres influence form and function in sermons. 13th to 21st centuries.

BGRK 611: Elementary Greek An introduction to the vocabulary, grammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament and related literature.

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BGRK 612: Elementary Greek A continuation of BGRK 611. Prerequisite: BGRK 611.

BHEB 671: Elementary Hebrew An inductive study of the elements of the Hebrew language: forms, syntax, and vocabulary.

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BHEB 672: Elementary Hebrew Continuation of BHEB 671. Prerequisite: BHEB 671.

855-219-7300 | ACU.EDU 2020-2021 Catalog Year Online with Residency MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY STUDENT AND FAMILY MINISTRY TRACK 48 Credit Hours

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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT • Four classes must be taken residentially • Multiple formats available

855-219-7300 | ACU.EDU 2020-2021 Catalog Year MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY STUDENT AND FAMILY MINISTRY TRACK Curriculum: History and Theology biblical underpinnings of children’s ministry.

BIBH 651: History of Christianity I: Early to BIBM 693: Church and Family Ministry Medieval Students will explore the sociological, educational, The development of doctrine, institutions, worship, and theological dimensions of churches and missions and daily life in the church from post- families. Students will write ethnographies of church apostolic times to the 13th century. and family systems and then build educational programs that respond to the reality of ministry in BIBH 652: History of Christianity II such settings. Students learn how to move beyond The development of doctrine, institutions, worship, therapeutic or schooling models of Christian missions and daily life in the churches from the education to more holistic approaches. 13th to 21st centuries.

BIBM 635: Engaging Adolescents in Christian Formation Explores the processes of Christian spiritual formation and implications for ministry with adolescents. Students will think critically and theologically about adolescence as a socially constructed concept and plan intentionally for spiritual formation in a ministry directed at those in this time of life.

BIBM 646: Youth and Family Ministry A detailed study of youth/family ministry in light of congregational systems, developmental studies, and youth culture with readings on topics significant to advanced youth ministry.

BIBM 673: Ministry with Children and Families Through interviews and participant observation, students will learn to examine the family, school, church, and community contexts of the spiritual lives of children so as to be able more effectively to engage in their pastoral care. Intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions of the formation of children will be attended to, as will the theological and 855-219-7300 | ACU.EDU 2020-2021 Catalog Year Online with Residency MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SPIRITUAL FORMATION TRACK 48 Credit Hours

Admission Cost:

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT • Four classes must be taken residentially • Multiple formats available

855-219-7300 | ACU.EDU 2020-2021 Catalog Year MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SPIRITUAL FORMATION TRACK Curriculum: History and Theology BIBM 651: Supervised Practice of Ministry I (1 credit) BIBH 651: History of Christianity I: Early to Classroom preparation is balanced by a variety Medieval of ministry experiences, selfdiscovery processes, The development of doctrine, institutions, worship, and nurturing relationships with faculty, supervising missions and daily life in the church from post- ministers, and church leaders in multiple contexts. apostolic times to the 13th century. Through the process of gradual immersion into ministry practice, an examination of professional BIBH 652: History of Christianity II identity will begin. (BIBM 652-656 are a The development of doctrine, institutions, worship, continuation of this course.) Additional course fee missions and daily life in the churches from the required. 13th to 21st centuries. BIBM 652: Supervised Practice of Ministry II BIBD 660: Systematic Theology I (1 credit) Introduces the tasks and methods of systematic Additional course fee required. theology and focuses on Christian doctrines such as God, atonement, providence, human selfhood, BIBM 656: Supervised Practice of Ministry VI and the church. (1 credit) Additional course fee required. Spiritual Formation (12 Credit Hours)

BMIS 621: Fundamentals of Spiritual Nurture Vital Christian task of spiritual guidance beginning with early faith and leading to mature, active discipleship.

BIBH 633: Readings in Christian Spirituality Surveys the historical development of Christian spiritual reflection as expressed by select key writers. Emphasis on primary source reading, critical engagement with classic texts, and integration of course material for spiritual formation and ministerial leadership. Recommended prior courses: BIBH 651 and BIBH 652.

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