Why Earn a M.A. in Ministry through Capital Seminary & Graduate School?
Know and Communicate God’s Word
Our Master of Arts in Ministry program provides professional ministry development – and not just for the church. When you choose to study at Capital, you’ll receive foundational and formative preparation for a broad range of careers.
At LBC | Capital, we value the biblical definition of ministry, recognizing that ministry happens in broad contexts. Many of the graduates from this program have gone on to become pastors, church leaders and leaders in para-church and non-profit ministries, church planters, youth and young adult ministry leaders and leaders of more. This degree program provides individuals with contemporary biblical and theological scholarship that is transferable to ministry and brings vitality and commitment to service and our faculty is committed to the learning experience of students through rigor, dialogue and prayer. Through this program, we strive to raise up Christian leaders who are marked by character qualities consistent with biblical servant leadership, competent in service to God and humanity through the use of essential skills in communication, leadership and management and committed to a set of core values and beliefs that align with the historic Christian faith.
What Makes our Program Different?
The program is delivered in a blended and accelerated model that allows life-engaged adult learners to complete an advanced degree without uprooting life at home and work. Students participate in a learning community that blends online education with in-class residencies. A typical course is 7 weeks in length and is comprised of 6 weeks of online work and two days of residency.
Concentrations Offered:
In This Program Students Will…
- Gain a foundational knowledge of the narrative, content, and interpretation of the Bible for the purposes of the development of a biblical worldview.
- Obtain the skill sets necessary in effectively communicating the Scriptures.
- Obtain the skills necessary in the process of personal spiritual formation and discipleship of others.
- Obtain the character and competencies necessary to be an authentic servant leader.
- Gain a biblical philosophy of ministry and leadership practice applicable in the context of contemporary culture.
- Obtain the knowledge and skill sets necessary to lead individuals, teams, and organizations.
- Obtain the skill sets necessary for assessing organizational health and strategizing for organizational development.
- Gain the knowledge and skill sets appropriate to the selected ministry concentration.
- Gain experiential learning and research skills for maintaining life-long education.
CURRICULUM PLAN
MA in Ministry (48 Credits)
Biblical and Theological Studies:12 Credits
Ministry Praxis:9 Credits
Advanced Ministry Praxis:21 Credits
Field-Based Experience:6 Credits
View the CATALOG for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions, and further detail about this program.
Hear from a Student: MA in Ministry
“I chose Capital because it was accessible, affordable, practical and theologically solid. It was a balanced, comprehensive program that fit my life. I was also learning things that I was able to apply immediately. I came out of the class on The Life & Work of the Leader and taught it to my elders within a week!”
– Doug Logan (’16)
Meet the Faculty
Esther Zimmerman, Ph.D.
Interim Chair, Church & Ministry Leadership | Children & Family Ministry Program Director
“My heart is that there would be many more leaders who share God’s heart for children and are equipped to reach and disciple them wherever they are found.” — Dr. Zimmerman
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