Ministry Leadership Degree Online
Master of Arts
The Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership is designed to prepare men and women for leadership positions in local church and church related ministries. Students will be learn practical ministry related strategies as well as transformational leadership skills through pastoral leadership courses.
Students in this Christian leadership studies online program will also integrate theory and practice with an intercultural studies component. Graduates will be equipped to be church leaders who engage a changing culture with the good news of Jesus Christ
Career Outlook
Crown College has designed this program to provide graduates with a concrete understanding of Christian Ministry and Service and how to incorporate their knowledge into their work on the mission field or other areas of ministry. Graduates will be prepared to work in the following private and public sectors:
- Pastoral leadership
- Youth ministry
- Children's ministry
- Para-church leadership
- Mission organizations
- Biblical education
- For profit and non-profit organizations
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission - Member of the North Central Association (NCA)
Quick Facts
- CONVENIENCE. Earn your degree completely ONLINE without interrupting your career
- VALUE. $410 per credit. Ask about financial aid packages and scholarships
- 36 Credit accelerated program can be completed in just 2 years
- Grades are based primarily on written work, projects, and course participation
WELL RESPECTED Largest ONLINE adult program among Minnesota’s faith-based non-profit colleges and universities
GLOBAL NETWORKING opportunities with other adult learners, faculty practitioners, alumni, and enhanced career services
EXPERT FACULTY offer the best of both worlds: terminal academic degrees and significant real world ministry leadership expertise
Sample Courses
- Strategic Planning
- Data Driven Decisions
- Spirital Foundations for Pastoral Leadership
- Outreach Orientated Leader
Program Prerequisites
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate degree
- Completion of twelve undergraduate semester credits of biblical and theological studies
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MA Ministry Leadership program must meet the general admissions requirements for a graduate program at Crown College.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA, or,
- The equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s level degree from an approved international college.
- Prerequisite courses: 12 undergraduate semester credits of biblical and theological studies.
- For more detailed information on applying, visit the Steps to Enroll web page, call the Adult & Graduate studies office 800-910-GRAD or write to:
Adult & Graduate Studies
8700 College View Drive
St. Bonifacius, MN 55375
