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Graduate Programs at South Chicago Regional CenterThe entire Master of Arts in Urban Ministry (MA in UM), as well as the general Master of Arts/Christian Studies (MA/CS) and Certificate in Christian Studies are available at our Chicago Regional Center. The Master of Arts in Urban Ministry (MA in UM) serves students engaged in urban ministry who desire a graduate degree that provides knowledge and skills for effective ministry in an urban setting. The emphasis is designed for the mature student with significant experience in urban ministry. While the objectives of this emphasis focus on the specific needs of minority students in urban ministry, others with appropriate urban ministry background or vocational goals are encouraged to apply. The MA in UM has the following objectives: Professional Competence. The program will contribute to effectiveness as a pastor, preacher, and teacher. Educational Legitimization. The structures of a complex urban society often call on urban pastors to intercede with agencies such as the welfare department, courts, public schools, and social work systems. Adequate professional skill and academic credentials legitimizes the urban pastors ministry in these contexts. Theological Integration. The integration of social and spiritual responsibilities in urban ministry often lacks a clear framework. The MA in UM program provides a contextualized setting for engaging this integration. Marketable Skills. Professional competence and academic credentials enhance the opening of ministry opportunities for urban pastors.
The MA/CS purposes to provide a basic understanding of Christianity for general educational purposes. Trinity’s MA/CS program draws from the breadth of the curriculum requiring substantive study in biblical, theological, and historical and global areas, combined with a significant number of hours in the student’s area of interest. The program is particularly suited for Christians desiring to better understand God’s revelation to humanity in the biblical and theological context of orthodox historic Christianity and who are engaged in nonchurch-related vocations or for those seeking a general theological degree to accompany a specialized master’s degree. As a seminary degree, its particular concern is to relate Christian studies to the work of the church. Certificate in Christian StudiesThe Certificate in Christian Studies combines 24 semester hours of course work throughout the curriculum. Participants are encouraged to select a breadth of courses from the various departments at TEDS. The Certificate may be completed by two semesters of full-time course work or by part-time enrollment. Certificate courses are offered on the Deerfield campus, at TEDS extension sites, and through Distance Education. All Certificate course work must be completed through Trinity. No specific courses are required for the Certificate in Christian Studies. |
