Purpose of the Degree
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry is a professional credential designed to prepare women and men for competent leadership in specialized ministries in their faith communities. The degree seeks to develop the general theological understanding required as a basis for local church ministries and nurture the practical abilities and skills needed in that setting.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Worksheet*
| Course | Number | Credits | Date |
| Old Testament I & II | OTH 604 | 3 | |
| & OTH 605 | 3 | ||
| New Testament I & II | NTG 611 | 3 | |
| & NTG 612 | 3 | ||
| Church History I & II | CHH 621 | 3 | |
| & CHH 622 | 3 | ||
| Theology I or II | THP 631 | 3 | |
| or THP 632 | |||
| Ethics | ETH 641 | 3 | |
| Preaching | PRC 651 | 3 | |
| Worship | PRC 652 | 3 | |
| Faith Development | CRE 682 | 3 | |
| Evangelism & Mission I | EVM 661 | 3 | |
| Leading Congregations & Ministry Organizations | MIN 652 | 3 | |
| Pastoral Care | PAC 671 | 3 | |
| Spiritual Formation I | SPF 701 | 2 | |
| Mentoring I or II | MIN 652 | 3 | |
| Required Core Hours: 47 | |||
| Elective Hours: 9 (3 electives) | |||
| 3 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 3 | |||
| Total Hours: 56 |
For more information please contact
Office of Admissions
McAfee School of Theology
Mercer University
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341-4115
678-547-6474
Fax 678-547-6478
theoadmiss@mercer.edu
