Master of Ministry (MM)

Credit Hours

Years

This 36-credit program is designed for maximum flexibility for the graduate level student who is primarily interested in
acquiring general ministry skills. The student is able to choose from a wide variety of ministry classes that fit their needs and
interests. The MM is designed to prepare students to serve in local churches or other forms of Christian work and ministry and
can be completed in about one to two years (if attending full time). Seventeen (17) credits may be transferred into the MM
from another accredited graduate institution.

Master of Ministry (MM)

Required Courses

Foundational Core

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
RS-503
Research Methods, Writing, and Tech.
1
TH-560
Hermeneutics
3
TH-568
Soteriology
3
SF-550
Spiritual Life
3

Systematic Theology

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
TH-565
Prolegomena, Bibliology and Theology Proper
3

Field Practicum

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
MS-890
Field Practicum 1
2
MS-891
Field Practicum 2
2

Ministry Skills (Required)

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
MS-771
Contemporary Moral Issues in Ministry
2
MS-756 or MS-773
Expository Preaching or Teaching for Impact
2
MS-885
Theology and Praxis on Evangelism and Discipleship
3
MS-892
Servant Leadership
2

Ministry Concentration

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
Courses listed in the chart
8

Electives

Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
2

Ministry Concentration Overview

In addition to 6 credit hours of ministry core, MM and MDiv students have the option to customize 8 credit hours with either one of the ministry concentrations listed below. MA(BS) students will take 6 credit hours of any ministry skills courses in addition to the required ministry courses. While the core courses lay the foundation for a multifaceted ministry, the concentration courses address the students’ need for ministry skills unique to the students’ concentration.

Biblical Counseling

Biblical Counseling

Church Planting
Church Planting
Ministry Leadership
Ministry Leadership
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Ministry
Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary

Master of Ministry (MM) Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MM Program, you will be able to:

  1. Exegete and apply Scripture using inductive methods and principles of literalgrammatical- historical hermeneutics.
  2. Serve a local church or para-church ministry by utilizing practical ministry skills and communicating effectively.
  3. Articulate the grace principles of the doctrine of soteriology and sanctification.

GRACE IN ACTION

From transforming inner-city communities in Houston, Texas, to planting churches in the mountains of Nepal, Grace School of Theology students and alumni are creating ripples of grace in over forty nations, teaching and living out the love of Christ, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost.

Course Syllabi

Deepen Your Theological Foundation

Enhance Your Ministry Skills