Masters in Christian Ministry

Master's Degree in

Christian Ministry

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36 hours
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This program will be available starting Fall 2025
The Master’s Degree in Christian Ministry prepares graduates to lead and serve in diverse ministry contexts through a comprehensive understanding of Scripture,theology and theory. This program equips students to serve faithfully in a variety of ministry situations, providing wisdom and shepherding that reflect Christian convictions.

Program Outcomes

Applied Biblical Understanding

Graduates will be prepared to apply their understanding of Scripture and theology to ministry situations, providing wisdom and shepherding that reflect Christian convictions.

 

Fruitful Leadership and Practices

Graduates will be trained to develop leadership strategies and ministry practices that are responsive to diverse social and cultural contexts, enabling them to lead effectively in a variety of ministry settings.

 

Teaching and Discipleship

Graduates will be equipped to educate and lead others toward Christian maturity through effective teaching and discipleship, equipping individuals and congregations to grow in faith and service.

 

Spiritual Formation

Graduates will be formed through reflective practices and spiritual disciplines to love God and love others.

Why TEDS?

Trinity has been entrusted with the Gospel since 1897, and every day we are called to live with purpose. Our purpose as a divinity school is to know the Gospel, live the Gospel and make the Gospel known. In today’s ever-changing culture, Trinity immerses students in a community of biblical orthodoxy and practical living. The TEDS faculty is among the most widely published in evangelical academia and has deeply influenced the leaders shaping the present and future of evangelical Christianity across the globe.
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Prerequisites

In addition to the requirements for general admission, you’ll need the following:
  • Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree, or the educational equivalent, from a recognized accredited institution.
  • The applicant’s undergraduate grade point average must be a minimum of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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Curriculum

This program will be available starting Fall 2025
  • Biblical Studies – 6hrs.
  • Theological Studies – 8hrs.
    • Introduction to Biblical Theology
    • The Christian Life and Contemporary Challenges
    • Christian Ethics
    • Understanding Social and Cultural Contexts
  • Ministry Core – 8hrs.
    • Spiritual Formation for Ministry
    • Intro to Counseling Ministries
    • Christian Leadership
    • Teaching & Learning
  • Electives – 12hrs.
  • Select one option from the following:
    • Field Education (two semesters)
    • Formation Group (three semesters)
  • Capstone – 2hrs.

TOTAL: 36hrs.

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Combining unrivaled academic rigor with a wholehearted commitment to gospel fidelity and an abundance of flexible options, TEDS offers a theological education that equips you to serve Christ with wisdom and grace, in truth and love.

Christian Ministry Faculty

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