MASTER OF THEOLOGY DEGREE IN PASTORAL MINISTRY
Global Ministries University offers a Master of Theology in Pastoral Ministry Degree that is completely online and can be custom designed. This Master of Theology Degree Program is ideal program for those individuals who would like to train to become a minister or priest or to enhance one's ministry. Students who enroll in the Master of Theology in Pastoral Ministry Degree Program will incorporate the disciplines of Scripture, Historical Theology, Spirituality into a foundation for ministry and are able to choose courses related to conducting religious services and wedding ceremonies and other rites of passage, preaching, spiritual direction, and pastoral counseling.
Following is a suggested curriculum for those pursuing a Master of Theology Degree in Pastoral Ministry:
Possible course of study for Pastoral Ministry theme: TH612 Introduction to the Old Testament TH650 Introduction to the Gospels TH695 Modern Church History IPE619 Contemporary Congregational Life TH520 Ethical Concerns in Ministry IPA684 Preaching Tutorial TH550 Religious Services TH551 Wedding Ceremonies and Rites of Passages IPA688 Spiritual Direction IPA680 Psychology and Pastoral Theology
Possible course of study for Feminist Pastoral Ministry theme: TH610 Feminist Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures TH650 Introduction to New Testament TH642 Visionary Women in the Christian Tradition TH535 Feminist Ethics and Moral Theology IPA701 Feminist Liturgies TH565 Feminist Sacramental Theology IPA686 Feminist Homiletics and Preaching IPA688 Spiritual Direction IPA680 Psychology and Pastoral Theology
Eligibility All students who are accepted into the Master of Theology Degree Completion Program must hold a bachelor's degree.
Credits Required The Master of Theology Degree Completion Program requires 36 credits.
Prior Learning and Life Experience Allowance Prior Learning Allowance A maximum of 18 credits for prior learning experience. Prior Life Experience Allowance A maximum of 9 credits may be awarded for life experience. A combined total of up to 18 of the required 36 credits may be awarded for prior learning and life experience.
Credit Earned Through Global Ministries University Students must earn 18 credits through Global Ministries University.
Core Requirements: TH799 Master of Theology Thesis (6 credits) or Two Additional Courses In lieu of a supervised internship, students will be required to demonstrate extensive research skills and will design a research project leading to a Master's Thesis. This project will be interdisciplinary and focus on a core theme. There is also an option to waive the thesis by taking two additional courses.
Cost of Program Tuition: $7,000 Global Ministries University has an interest-free monthly payment plan
Application Process To enroll in the Master of Theology Degree Completion Program, complete and submit application with $200 application fee.
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