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M.A. in Specialized Ministries Distance Education Matrix HR DE
 
Spiritual Formation Studies 6  
SFS 501 Learning to Love God and Others 2  
SFS 502 Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines 2  
SFS 504 Growing into Ethical Maturity 2
Biblical Interpretation Studies 16  
DBS 506 Learning to Interpret Scripture 4
BLS 501 Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon 4
BLS 502 Interpreting the Prophets to Gospels 4
BLS 503 Interpreting Acts to Revelation 4
Theological Studies 10  
THS 501 Knowing the Triune God: Theology I 4
THS 502 Glorifying the God of our Salvation: Theology II 4
THS 503 Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III 2
Restricted Electives - Select 8 hours from the following: 8  
DIS 501 Communicating Christ in Culture 2
DMS 502 Introducing Theology and Practice of Worship 2
EMS 505 Growing Disciples Intentionally 2  
PTS 503 Practicing Evangelism and Apologetics 2  
PTS 504 Maximizing the Church's Redemptive Influence 2  
PTS 507 Providing Pastoral Counseling 2
PTS 508 Developing Strong Families 2  
PTS 510 Preparing and Preaching Expository Sermons 2  
Mentored Ministry 6  
MFM 500 Discovering/Developing Your Ministry Potential 2
MFM 501-504 Mentored Field Ministry (1+1+1+1) 4
Specialization Track 8  
Varies by Specialization  
Open Electives 2

Total Credit Hours 60  
     
Available by Distance Education    
Available Fall 2007    
     
     
     

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