The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree requires 48 semester hours. This degree program can
be completed in 2 years, enrolling in an average of 12 semester hours during 4 semesters. Students
may elect to earn the degree over a more extended period of time. Normally, the degree should be
completed within three years. An overall grade point average of 2.0 is required for graduation.
Transfer students must have a 2.0 grade point average on all work completed and a 2.0 on work done at Campbell. Regardless of the number of credits eligible for transfer, the majority of credits toward the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree must be completed through instruction offered by Campbell University.
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry is a professional degree designed to prepare men and women for specialized ordained and lay ministry. The degree provides a foundation in the theological disciplines and specialized training in one of the following specialized ministries: 1) Congregational Leadership, 2) Youth Ministry, 3) Teaching the Bible, 4) Christian Education, or 5) Children’s Ministry. More specializations may be added in the future. A core curriculum of 27 hours is designed to provide students with essential foundations for ministry. Students then choose a minimum of 21 hours of vocational and elective studies according to calling and interest. With approval, students may take up to three hours in graduate courses outside the Divinity School and apply them toward electives. Faculty advisers are available to counsel with students relative to curriculum selections. Throughout the curriculum, students are led to develop their spiritual lives and to engage in theological reflection and dialogue.
Students who sense a potential call to pastoral ministry or who desire to prepare for an academic career in college or university teaching are encouraged to pursue the Master of Divinity.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Curriculum
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Core Courses
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DIVI 1000
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Introduction to Theological Education
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2 hrs.
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DIVI 4070
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Worship and Spiritual Formation
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1 hr.
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DIVI 1100
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New Testament I
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 1101
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New Testament II
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 1200
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Old Testament I
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3 hrs
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DIVI 1201
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Old Testament II
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 2200
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Introduction to Christian Theology
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 2000
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Church History I
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 2002
DIVI 2003
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Church History II: Baptist Heritage
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Church History II: Denominational Heritage
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 4079
DIVI 4081
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Devotional Study of a Christian Classic
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Spiritual Formation Retreat
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1 hr.
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DIVI 9090
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Senior Synthesis
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2 hrs.
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27 hrs.
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Specialization Courses
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21 hrs.
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Total Hours for M.A. in Christian Ministry
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48 hrs.
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Specializations:
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Youth Ministry
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DIVI 6303
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Ministry with Youth
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 6141
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Teaching the Bible to Youth and Adults
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 5400
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Pastoral Care
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3 hrs
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DIVI 4300
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The Ministry of Preaching
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 2400
DIVI 22xx
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Christian Ethics
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Advanced Theology Elective
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 8050
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Supervised Ministry
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3 hrs.
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Elective
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3 hrs.
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21 hrs.
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Teaching the Bible
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DIVI 8050
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Supervised Ministry
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 11xx
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Upper Level New Testament Elective
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 12xx
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Upper Level Old Testament Elective
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 6141
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Teaching the Bible to Youth and Adults
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 6xxx
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Christian Education Course
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2-3 hrs
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DIVI 4300
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The Ministry of Preaching
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3 hrs.
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Elective
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3-4 hrs.
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21 hrs.
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Christian Education
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DIVI 6000
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Introduction to Christian Education
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 6020
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The Christian Educator
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 6xxx
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Christian Education Elective
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3 hrs
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DIVI 6141
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Teaching the Bible to Youth and Adults
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 6301
DIVI 6320
DIVI 6359
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Teaching Preschoolers and Children
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Biblical and Theol. Found. for Age Grp. Ministry
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The Christian Childhood Educator
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2 hrs.
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DIVI 4300
DIVI 4422
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The Ministry of Preaching
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The Ministry of Writing
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3 hrs.
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Elective
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4 hrs.
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21 hrs.
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Ministry to Children
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DIVI 6301
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Teaching Preschoolers and Children
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2 hrs.
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DIVI 6320
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Biblical and Theol. Found. for Age Grp. Ministry
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2 hrs.
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DIVI 6359
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The Christian Childhood Educator
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2 hrs.
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DIVI 6100
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Designing Church Programs and Ministries
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2 hrs.
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DIVI 6370
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Age Group Practicum
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2 hrs.
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DIVI 6349
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The Child, Family, and Congregation
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2 hrs.
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DIVI 8050
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Supervised Ministry
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3 hrs
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Electives
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6 hrs.
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21 hrs.
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Congregational Leadership
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DIVI 8040
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Life and Work of the Minister
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2 hrs.
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DIVI 8050
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Supervised Ministry
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 4000
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Christian Worship
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 4300
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Ministry of Preaching
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 5100
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Congregational Leadership and Administration
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3 hrs.
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DIVI 5400
DIVI 5600
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Pastoral Care
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Counseling and Christian Ministry
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3 hrs.
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Elective
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4 hrs.
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21 hrs.
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