Faculty
- Brandon Fredenburg, Ph.D., Chair of Academic Affairs
- Jeff Cary, Ph.D., Dean of the Alfred and Patricia Smith College of Biblical Studies
- David Fraze, D.Min.
- Jeremy Hegi, Ph.D.
- Jesse C. Long, Jr., Ph.D.
- Michael Martin, Ph.D.
- Shannon Rains, D.Min.
- Mark Sneed, Ph.D.
- Barry Stephens, D.Min.
- Mark Wiebe, Ph.D.
Degree
To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.
Graduate Certificate Program
To complete a graduate certificate, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements listed in the graduate academic policy section of this catalog.
Purpose
The Graduate School of Theology, as a community for theological reflection and spiritual formation, prepares men and women for service to the Triune God and leadership in various forms of Christian ministry around the world. As we pursue this purpose, we commit to diversity among the faculty, staff, and student body; to equip students for ministry in the global context; and to adhere to rigorous academic standards as we collectively engage Christian scripture and the Christian heritage in awareness of our Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement history.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry is delivered in an online format
(33 hours)
- 9 hours from Biblical Studies
- BIB6301 Introduction to the New Testament
- BIB6302 Hermeneutics or MIN 6302 Hermeneutics
- BIB6310 Introduction to the Old Testament
- 3 hours BIB
- 6 hours from Christian History and Theology:
- BIH6329 American Church History
- REL6334 Christian History and Theology I
- REL6335 Christian History and Theology II
- 3 hours BIH or REL
- 9 hours from Ministry Studies
- CFM5303 Congregational Leadership
- MIN6301 Family Ministry
- MIN6303 Spiritual Formation
- MIN6305 Preaching
- MIN6309 Christian Counseling
- MIN6323 Family Systems
- MIN6330 Internship
- MIN6060 Final Assessment
- 6 hours from approved elective courses
Graduate Certificate in Children’s Ministry
The Graduate Certificate in Children’s Ministry is delivered in an online format. Students in this program are not eligible for federal financial assistance.
(15 hours)
- BIB6302 Hermeneutics
- CFM5301 Foundations of Children’s Ministry
- CFM5302 Leading Children’s Ministry
- CFM5303 Congregational Leadership
- MIN6301 Family Ministry