Ministry Leadership Graduate Program

The Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership program offers a unique blend of academic scholarship and career-aligned focus tailored to meet the evolving needs of students pursuing leadership roles in faith-based and nonprofit organizations.  

Designed for flexibility and interdisciplinary engagement, the program combines a traditional Religious Studies curriculum with specialized tracks in Ministry Leadership and Management and Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Delivered in a hybrid format of synchronous and asynchronous online courses, this program equips students with both the intellectual depth and practical skills required for professional success. 


Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Provide students with a comprehensive academic foundation in the study of religion, emphasizing preparation for doctoral studies, teaching, or other academically oriented careers.

Prepare students for leadership roles in ministries.

Prepare students for leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including faith-based initiatives, humanitarian work, and advocacy groups.

 

MA in Ministry Leadership Courses

1. Business Math (1 unit)
2. Foundational Courses (9 units)
   Foundations in Theology
   Foundations in Sacred Text
   Foundations of Interfaith Competencies
3. Ministry Leadership and Non-Profit Management (12 units)
   Business Ethics
   Management and Leadership
   Strategic Planning
   Communications
4. Interdisciplinary Approaches (3 units)
5. Thesis and Experiential Learning (5 units)
   Contextual Education I: Capstone Planning and Proposal
   Contextual Education II: Capstone Practicum and Project 

Ministry Leadership M.A.

Admission Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies or a related field with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 from an accredited institution. 

 

Degree Requirements

MA in Ministry Leadership Courses

1. Business Math (1 unit)

2. Foundational Courses (9 units)
   Foundations in Theology
   Foundations in Sacred Text
   Foundations of Interfaith Competencies

3. Ministry Leadership and Non-Profit Management (12 units)
   Business Ethics
   Management and Leadership
   Strategic Planning
   Communications

4. Interdisciplinary Approaches (3 units)

5. Thesis and Experiential Learning (5 units)
   Contextual Education I: Capstone Planning and Proposal
   Contextual Education II: Capstone Practicum and Project