Birmingham Theological Seminary
Master of Arts
Ministry
Master of Arts
Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry degree is primarily designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals who either minister or plan to minister in the larger Christian community. The Master of Arts in Ministry degree offers theological education, which is culturally relevant and seeks to provide professional competence and educational recognition. This degree has three possible tracks: Pastoral Leadership, Christian Education and Christian Leadership. The Pastoral Leadership track, in accordance with the historical theological position held by the mainstream of evangelical churches, is limited to male students preparing for ordination. (Refer to “The Role of Women in the Church a Rationale for the BTS Position)
Old Testament (6)
OT1021-23 Old Testament Studies I, II, III
New Testament (4)
NT2022, 23 New Testament Studies I, II
Systematic Theology (10)
ST3526-29 Systematic Theology I, II, III, IV
ST3550 Bible Interpretation
Historical Theology (4)
HT4641 Church History in America
HT4721 Reformation & Modern Church History
Practical Theology (10)
PT5527 Communications I
PT5621 Conflict Resolution in the Church
PT5531 The Christian Worker’s Personal Life or PT5710 Discipleship *(Students in the Christian Leadership Concentration must take PT5531. Pastoral Leadership or Christian Education Concentration may choose either course)
PT5637 Personal Evangelism
Missions (2)
MS6631 Biblical Theology of Missions
Biblical Counseling (4)
BC7501 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
BC7630 Marriage & Family Counseling
Apologetics (2)
AP8521 Introduction to Apologetics
Core Curriculum (40)
Total of 62 hours
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION (22)
Christian Education Concentration (22)
PT5542 Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Christian Education
PT5626 Ministry to Children, Youth & Families
PT5627 Christian Family Nurture
PT5641 Curriculum Review and Development
PT5673 Ministry of Teaching
PT5712 Pedagogy in Christian Education
PT5602 Biblical Principles of Christian Education
PT7802 Clinical Research Development
PT7803 Clinical Writing Project
PT7804 Clinical Final Project
BC7735 Group Dynamics
Pastoral Leadership Concentration (22)
NT2011 Beginning Greek I
NT2012 Beginning Greek II
PT5631 Leadership Theology and Practice of Administration
PT5722 Expository Preaching I
PT5723 Expository Preaching II
PT5626 Ministry to Children, Youth & Families
PT5733 Leadership Development & Deployment
PT5739 Principles of Church Growth
PT7802 Clinical Research Development
PT7803 Clinical Writing Project
PT7804 Clinical Final Project
Christian Leadership Concentration (22)
AP8661 Christianity & Contemporary Culture
MS6658 Intercultural Communication & Ministry
NT2011 Beginning Greek I
NT2012 Beginning Greek II
PT1035 Models of Biblical Leadership
PT5631 Leadership Theology and Practice of Administration
PT5733 Leadership Development & Deployment
ST3655 Ethics
PT7802 Clinical Research and Development (Emphasis on Leadership)
PT7803 Clinical Writing Project
PT7804 Clinical Final Project
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