CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY · CANADA
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MA-CM)
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
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Master's
Level
- 60Credit hours required
- 3.0Minimum GPA required
- 30Credit hours residency requirement
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MA-CM) is designed to equip students for leadership roles within churches and faith-based organizations. The program integrates biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies. A key component includes supervised field education, offering practical experience to prepare graduates for diverse ministry settings.
Curriculum
The MA-CM program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours. The curriculum is distributed across Bible, Theology and History of Christianity, Practical Theology, and Ministry Formation. Students choose between a Supervised Ministry Experience track or a Field Research track.
- Year 1/2
- Foundations for Christian MinistryBTS-5330
- Ministry Discernment ProcessBTS-5340
- Supervised Ministry ExperienceBTS-5910
- Supervised Ministry ExperienceBTS-5920
- Research and MethodologyBTS-5900
- Field Research Project or ThesisBTS-6020
- Elementary Biblical Hebrew ILANG-5200
- Elementary Biblical Hebrew IILANG-5210
- Elementary Biblical Greek ILANG-5230
- Elementary Biblical Greek IILANG-5240
Careers
This program prepares students for ministry and leadership roles in various church and church-related organizations.
- Minister
- Church Leader
- Chaplain
- Program Director
Entry requirements
Baccalaureate degreeMinimum GPA of 3.0 ('B')
Students with at least five years of relevant ministry experience may propose a Field Research Project or Thesis. Advanced standing may be available for students with a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies or graduate-level courses.
Fees
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How to apply
1. Meet Academic RequirementsHold a baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 ('B').
2. Consider Advanced StandingIf you have a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies or completed graduate courses, you may be eligible for advanced standing.
3. Fulfill Residency RequirementComplete a minimum of 30 credit hours at CMU. Courses taken on campus or online count towards this requirement.
4. Complete Curriculum RequirementsSuccessfully complete a minimum of 60 credit hours, including core courses in Bible, Theology, History of Christianity, Practical Theology, and Ministry Formation, plus a chosen track (Supervised Ministry Experience or Field Research).