Master of Ministry

Purpose

The Master of Ministry (MM) is a 30-credit postgraduate program structured to provide believers with advanced preparation for impactful ministry and leadership within Christian contexts. While the curriculum is designed to be completed within a single academic year under full-time enrollment, it also offers the flexibility for part-time students to progress at a pace suited to their individual commitments, allowing completion over an extended period.

The student must select an area of emphasis from the following:

Biblical Studies
Intercultural Studies
Leadership Studies
Pastoral Counselling
Theological Studies
Christian Ministry

Target Group

The MM degree is well-suited for individuals who seek further training to enhance their effectiveness in serving within their faith communities. Designed with flexibility in mind, this program accommodates the diverse needs of working professionals engaged in marketplace or community-based ministry, individuals seeking to deepen their impact in local church settings, prospective cross-cultural workers, as well as those undertaking a period of sabbatical for renewal and growth.

Admissions Requirements

The individual applying for the MM degree must follow the usual EAST application process and meet the MM admissions standards. Both of these are stated in the “Admissions” section of this Prospectus. Additional admissions information for international students is explained in the “International Students” section of the Prospectus.

Program Explanation and Distribution Requirements

Required courses: (9 credits)

AD500 Orientation to Theological Studies (NC)
AD501 Evangelism Seminar (NC)
AD510 Academic Research and Writing (2 credits)
BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method (3 credits)
IS510 World Missions (2 credits)
AD530 Mentoring Group (2 credits – one credit per semester)
AD503 Introduction to Turabian (NC)

(This course is required only for students matriculating in January, and will be enrolled in their first semester i.e. 1st year, 2nd semester)

Selected Courses: (Select three) From the five categories listed below, select one course from three categories (9 credits):

Biblical Studies course – either BS, OT, or NT (3 credits)
Intercultural Studies course (3 credits)
Leadership Studies course (3 credits)
Education & Formation Studies course (3 credits)
Theological Studies course (3 credits)

Emphasis Courses: (12 credits)

For a MM in Christian Ministry, the student selects twelve (12) additional credits of ministry-related classes from a variety of course categories.
For a MM in a specialized area of emphasis, the twelve (12) credits would be selected from the area of emphasis.

Course Description Information

For further information and description of each of the MM courses, refer to the appropriate section of the “Course Descriptions” section of this Prospectus.

Time Limit for Degree Completion

A student has a maximum of four (4) years to complete a MM from the date of matriculation at EAST.

Graduation Requirements

The following are requirements in order to graduate with a MM: