ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Master of Ministry Leadership Degree (MML)
The focus of this ministry degree online program is on developing servant leadership skills for local church ministry. It is particularly suited for those who studied Bible and theology in their bachelor’s program.
The Master of Ministry Leadership (MML) is a 52-credit hour program requiring a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 7 years for completion. The MML is a professional degree designed for men and women who have a bachelor’s degree and are serving on a church staff or in other ministry careers. The curriculum in this online Master’s degree in Ministry program may be completed in two years, although many students take longer due to family, church, and job responsibilities.
Program Objectives
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of how to lead a church in nurturing the spiritual life and worshiping God.
- Graduates will demonstrate understanding in leading a church in developing effective relationships with others.
- Graduates will demonstrate understanding of how to lead a church or ministry to study the Bible and help others grow spiritually.
- Graduates will demonstrate how to lead a church in equipping and mobilizing others for ministry.
- Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to a lifelong, intentional process of spiritual development and professional growth.
- Graduates will demonstrate understanding of how to lead a church in sharing the faith in word and deed.
- Graduates will demonstrate growth in areas related to God’s personal call that require further development.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Master of Ministry Leadership
13 Courses – 52 credit hours – 4 hours per course
- Location: 100% Online. No travel required.
- Delivery: Self-paced within 8-week online courses.
- Length: As little as 24 months; 39 credits. Students take 13 courses and each course is 3 credit hours. Students may take longer or shorter to complete the program based on their schedules, family, church, and job responsibilities.
- Enrolling New Students: Every 8 Weeks. There are six terms to start your program each year – apply today!
| Required Courses |
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| R5400 Developing the Focused Life (Touchstone) |
| W5401 Theology & Practice of Worship |
| E5401 Theology & Practice of Evangelism |
| F5401 Theology and Practice of Fellowship |
| D5401 Theology & Practice of Discipleship |
| Theology & Practice of Ministry |
| R5403 Proficiency Portfolio |
| R6400 Practicing the Focused Life (Capstone) |
| Electives – Choose Any 5 Courses |
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| W5403 Preaching/Teaching for Life Change |
| E5403 Contemporary Evangelism |
| E6404 Understanding Other Cultures |
| E6407 Introduction to Church Planting |
| F5402 Building a Small Group Ministry |
| F6404 Personal Counseling Skills |
| D5402 Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines |
| D5403 Biblical Hermeneutics |
| D5451 New Testament Survey |
| D5461 Old Testament Survey |
| D5471 Bible Language Tools |
| D6451 Church History I |
| D6452 Church History II |
| D6461 Christian Worldview and Theology |
| M5402 Lead Like Jesus |
| M6405 Building an Effective Ministry Team |
| M6409 Recovery Ministry |
| M6410 Pastoral Care |