Master of Arts in Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry (M.A.M.) is a two-year degree program providing students with basic theological education to ministers for whom the Master of Divinity is not required by their churches or denominations, lay leaders and those serving as commissioned elders and licensed pastors who are interested in general or specialized forms of ministry.
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Distribution of Courses and Faculty
The Master of Arts in Ministry requires coursework in biblical studies, theology, church history and the arts of ministry. The degree is awarded for successful completion of 16 courses including a supervised practice in a ministerial setting.
Integrative Courses: two courses
• I-301 Pilgrimage in Faithfulness
• I-302 Leadership Amidst Diversity
Biblical Studies: one course
• B-300 Introduction to Biblical Studies
Church History: one course
• H-300 History Survey I or H-301 History Survey II required
Theology: one course
• T-300 Introduction to Christian Theology required
Christian Ethics: one course
• 3-300 Introduction to Christian Ethics required
Ministries: seven courses
• Min-404/405 Reflection on Ministry required.
Combined with Experiential Education and Field Studies
• Five intro or elective courses in the field of ministry
Free Electives: two courses
Seminar in the Practice of Ministry
All Masters level students are required to take a six-hour workshop on preventing clergy sexual misconduct before graduation. Students in the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Ministry programs must take the workshop before beginning field studies.
Admission to the Program
Prospective students seeking admission to the Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, or the Master of Arts in Ministry programs at McCormick must meet the following requirements:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited institution or Bachelor’s equivalent (ask our admissions rep about BA equivalency requirements).
Maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 system in post-secondary education.
Exhibit readiness and aptitude for graduate study attested by an academic reference and autobiographical statement.
Possess a commitment to emotional health and spiritual formation as attested by personal and church references.
Display evidence of a commitment to the values and principles upon which the McCormick community is based.
Tuition/Investment
The tuition for entering students at the master’s level of study at McCormick is $960 per course.
(Tuition is subject to change annually)