Columbus Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Grace Theological Seminary in Columbus, OH
Earn a well-respected Seminary degree while attending classes in Columbus 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 Columbus program has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission, the accrediting body of Grace Seminary, ATS, and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
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Content
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.
Application Process
Step 1 – Complete Our Application
Step 2 – Send your transcript(s) to Grace
Request official transcripts from the school you most recently attended. Transcripts should be sent to columbus@grace.edu.
Step 3 – Application Evaluation
Once your completed application and transcripts have been received in our Admissions Office, your application for admission to Grace Theological Seminary Columbus will be complete and will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee. (Grace Theological Seminary reserves the right to request additional information if needed.) The Admissions Committee will provide notification within two weeks regarding the status of your application.
Step 4 – Enrollment Deposit (upon acceptance)
Once admission is granted, a place in the class can be secured by submitting a $100 enrollment deposit. You can submit your deposit here.
Tuition & Costs
Grace Theological Seminary Columbus is here to help students manage their Student Accounts and provide information about tuition payments.
Tuition
$470 per credit hour
Textbooks (Purchase on your own)
Students may purchase their textbooks from any textbook retailer they choose (ex. Amazon, etextbooks.com, Barnes & Noble, etc.).
Audit Fee per credit hour is $150. Logos software fee is $150 per semester.
Deposit
A tuition deposit ($100) is required to hold a student’s spot in the class. The tuition deposit automatically goes towards the student’s bill.
Payment Options
Grace offers two payment plans. One of the following plans must be chosen and implemented by the payment due date. Payment by the deadline is our indication of your planned attendance and secures your registration. In cases where arrangements have not been made, Grace assumes the student is not coming and removes them from classes.
1.Payment in Full
Student Accounts Office accepts payment through the form of cash, check(s) made payable to Grace Schools and credit cards (Visa, Discover, Chase, or MasterCard). EFT or credit card payments can be made at the Student Activity Center through Transact.
Here are the instructions for accessing the Transact Enterprise through the student portal:
1.) Login to the student portal
2.) Click the Student tab at the top of the page.
3.) Locate the Student Billing Information section on the student page.
4.) Click “Pay Using Transact”
5.) You will be redirected to the Transact Enterprise platform.
Or click the Make a Tuition Payment button below to go directly to Transact.
2.Payment Plan
Student Accounts offers an affordable approach to paying for each semester’s balance. Students or parents can enroll in a monthly payment plan each semester through the Transact website by following the instructions below.
Here are the instructions for accessing the Transact Enterprise through the student portal:
1.) Login to the student portal.
2.) Click the Student tab at the top of the page.
3.) Locate the Student Billing Information section on the student page.
4.) Click “Pay Using Transact”
5.) You will be redirected to the Transact Enterprise platform.
Or click the Make a Tuition Payment button below to go directly to Transact.
Overdue Balance and Service Charges
Any student account with a past-due balance will be subject to a monthly service charge of 1.5 percent (18 percent annually) on the past due amount. VISA, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Students who carry a balance greater than $500 will not be permitted to register for the spring semester. Students who carry a balance greater than $200 will not be permitted to register for the fall or summer semesters.
Credit on Your Account
If your financial aid creates a credit on your account, you may request the credit from Student Accounts at studentaccounts@grace.edu. Credits are available the Wednesday of the third week of class.
Withdrawal and Refunds
Refund Policy
Tuition refunds for students withdrawing from the school will be based on the official date of action that is recorded by the Registrar’s Office. It is the student’s responsibility to submit the required paperwork in order to receive an accurate refund based on the schedule below.
| Week | Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 50% |
Responsibility of Payment
The student is personally responsible for payment of the student account. If the balance is not paid as agreed, withdrawal from Grace Theological Seminary Columbus may result, and Grace Seminary will retain a security interest in all transcripts, diplomas, letters of recommendation or grade reports. These will not be released until the debt is fully paid. If it becomes necessary to enforce payment, the account may be turned over to a collection agency, and the student will be held responsible for all collection costs.
Transfer Credits
If you would like a preliminary, “unofficial” evaluation of what credits will transfer to Grace, you mail email a copy of your transcript or class list to Grace Theological Seminary Columbus at admissions@grace.edu, and we will provide you with an initial analysis. This analysis will be modified or confirmed by the Registrar’s Office once you have committed to Grace seminary.
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- The Admissions Office evaluates transcripts from other institutions for the purpose of granting credit for incoming students. Evaluation of transfer credits may be done in consultation with a department chair.
- Coursework will typically be transferred based on course titles; however, students may be required to provide additional information including catalog descriptions and course syllabi.
- Credit will be granted on the basis of Grace’s semester hour standard. Courses transferred from colleges and universities using the quarter system will be assigned credit hours using the following formula: one quarter hour equals two-thirds of a semester hour.
- Transfer credit may be awarded only when the course grade is a “C-” or above and only when the completed courses are comparable to courses currently offered at Grace Theological Seminary Columbus.
- Courses accepted as transfer credit will be applied toward degree requirements whenever possible. Courses transferred that do not satisfy degree requirements will be considered elective credit.
Address:
8225 Worthington Galena Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Contact:
columbus@grace.edu
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