Akron Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Local Church Studies
Grace Theological Seminary in Akron, OH
Earn a well-respected Seminary degree while attending classes in Akron using Grace Theological Seminary’s world-class curriculum.
The Christian Ministry MA degree will provide a solid biblical and theological underpinning as well as a balanced training in pastoral counseling skills and intercultural studies. This Masters in Christian Ministry will provide solid foundational training that prepares individuals for ministry.
The 48-hour Master of Arts in Christian Ministry includes theology and hermeneutics, spiritual formation and prayer, and a variety of practical ministry courses in this master of ministry degree.
The following types of students are encouraged to consider this program:
- Those already having had several years of vocational ministry experience who desire further theological study in order to be better prepared for a Christian church role.
- Students desiring additional theological study for their particular field of ministry, including pastoral and non-pastoral vocations.
The Akron program has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission, the accrediting body of Grace College, ATS, and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Course Overview
This course combines both theory and practice. It introduces a functional methodology of organizing and developing the elements of a sermon.
Through reading and writing, pastoral interviews, you will learn about: servant leadership, mentoring, visionary leadership, and leading as a change agent.
The course will also encourage experience in creative methodologies of preaching, methodologies designed to impact 21st century listeners.
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