Master of Arts in Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry (MAM) provides ministry training to fit your calling. The MAM is a customizable degree—you may pursue the MAM General Track, or choose from 3 different areas of concentrated study aimed at equipping ministry leaders with biblical training and practical leadership skills.
The MAM can be completed residentially or in a hybrid online format with as few as four visits to campus.
Master of Arts in Ministry Overview
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Biblical Courses
This degree is built on Bible + theology courses. Begin with the Bible. Finish in your own area of ministry.
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Ministry Training
Geared towards ministry leaders, this degree has a substantial amount of applied theology courses.
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Customized to your calling
Choose from 1 of 3 ministry concentrations. Or just use all the elective credits however you choose.
Master of Arts in Ministry
Degree Concentrations
Biblical Studies + Christian Ministry
Ideal for the ministry leader who wants to be trained to handle and communicate God’s Word and care for his people. Requires 33 credits of core work, with 21 concentrated credits in deeper biblical studies, gospel communication, pastoral counseling, and theology of ministry. Can be completed with only 5 trips to campus.
Counseling Ministries
Ideal for those not seeking professional licensure but who are involved in any number of counseling ministries (recovery groups, diaconal ministry, mercy ministry, etc.). Requires 42 credits of core work, with 12 concentrated credits in counseling classes. Can be completed with only 4 trips to campus.
Educational Ministries
Ideal for ministry directors (women, youth, children’s, etc.) or for anyone who is called to make disciples in a non-ordained setting. Requires 41 credits of core work, with 13 concentrated credits in teaching, learning, and communication. Now available in Hybrid format—can be completed with approximately 5 trips to campus for intensive courses.
Who this Degree is for
Ministry Leaders
Our faculty aren't just Bible scholars. They're pastors who teach you how to serve the Church as you rightly handle the word of truth.
Non-Profit Leaders
Learn the Bible from the ones who translated it. Our faculty were the largest contributors to the ESV Study Bible.
Lay Leaders
Our unique whole-person approach to seminary helps you draw closer to Jesus. You'll grow in your emotional and spiritual depth as you study the Bible.
Degree Formats
The Master of Arts in Ministry is 54 credit hours. Program requirements: accredited bachelor’s degree, with minimum 2.25 GPA
Residential
Learn in residence in St. Louis under a faculty of pastor-scholars and alongside a community of learners. On-campus housing is available for single students, couples, and families.
Hybrid
The core courses of the MAM may be completed mostly online. Each concentration differs in the number of residential courses required. The Biblical Studies + Christian Ministry concentration and the Educational Ministries concentration may be completed with 5 trips to campus for intensive courses. The Counseling Ministries track may be completed with 4 trips to campus.
Concentrations
For all concentrations of the MAM, 200 hours of supervised practical ministry experience and the Field Education Practicum class are required for graduation with Field Education Office approval. Specific requirements vary by track.
Biblical Studies + Christian Ministry
Ideal for the ministry leader who wants to be trained to handle and communicate God’s Word and care for his people. Requires 33 credits of core work, with 21 concentrated credits in deeper biblical studies, gospel communication, pastoral counseling, and theology of ministry.
Counseling Ministries
Ideal for those not seeking professional licensure but who are involved in any number of counseling ministries (recovery groups, diaconal ministry, mercy ministry, etc.). Requires 42 credits of core work, with 12 concentrated credits in counseling classes.
Educational Ministries
Ideal for ministry directors (women, youth, children’s, etc.) or for anyone who is called to make disciples in a non-ordained setting. Requires 41 credits of core work, with 13 concentrated credits in teaching, learning, and communication. Now available in hybrid format—can be completed with only 5 visits to campus for intensive courses.
Ready to begin?
We have equipped thousands of pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders. We would love to equip you for your calling.