Ministry Practice, M.A.
[Ministry Practice - 2301.00]
Built on the Seminary’s Advanced Certificate in Scripture, Theology, and Ministry, the Master of Arts in Ministry Practice allows denominations and other ministry partners of the Seminary to create customizable degree plans that meet the educational requirements of their denomination. It serves as a credentialing pathway for denominations that do not require a Master of Divinity degree for ordination but do require a seminary degree. The Seminary will work with partner denominations and organizations to develop course plans that meet the targeted educational requirements and emphasize both broad theological frameworks and practical skills in the arts of ministry. Students who complete the Master of Arts in Ministry Practice will grow as reflective ministry practitioners through integrative coursework in Scripture, theology, and ministry.
Admissions Process:
Northeastern Seminary seeks students whose personal and professional lives are characterized by honesty, integrity, and commitment to high academic, moral, and ethical standards. Applicants must present credentials that demonstrate aptitude for the academic work they will pursue and which indicate they meet other criteria of character and conduct.
Persons seeking admission must complete an online application with the Admissions Office of the Seminary. Along with the online application itself, applicants must also furnish:
- Two recommendations able to speak to the student's aptitude for ministry and academic study. Persons providing recommendations may not be related to the applicant.
- An autobiographical statement: In this statement, the applicant will narrate his or her spiritual pilgrimage, history and vision for Christian service, and career goals and plans.
- Official transcripts from every college or university where the applicant has received a degree (i.e., associate's, bachelor's, master's and/or doctoral) or any program you hope to use for graduate or post-graduate transfer credits. Those who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university at the time of applying may be accepted under the non-baccalaureate designation. Note: Additional documentation is required along with the application for those seeking admission in this category. In the case of international students who have not done previous studies in an English language institution, a TOEFL score of 79 or higher is required.
Courses in the Program:
- Ministry Framework (18 Credits)
- Select three courses from GBHT or GTHE
- Select three courses from GBHT or GBIB*
- Ministry Practice (18 Credits)
- Select three courses from GMIN or GPSF
- Select three courses from GMIN or GSOC
- Supervised Ministry Internship (6 Credits)
- GMIN 7310-Field Education I (3)
- GMIN 7320-Field Education II (3)
- Capstone: GMIN 6920-Ministry Integration Seminar (2 Credits)
*GBIB 5110 is a prerequisite/corequisite for GBIB 5150-5180 and GMIN 6280.
Minimum Total Hours: 44
Minimum Graduation Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 2.7 and a completed degree application submitted to academic services by October 1 prior to the May Commencement in which the student intends to graduate.