Graduate School of Ministry

Mission Statement

The mission of Crown College Graduate School of Ministry (GSOM) is to prepare Christian ministry leaders who think biblically, live authentically, and serve skillfully in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the church-at-large, and the world.

The Crown College Graduate School of Ministry is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools (www.ats.edu) and is approved to offer the following degrees: M.A. in Christian Studies, M.A. in Global Leadership, M.A. in Ministry Leadership, M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, Master of Divinity. This prestigious accreditation provides students with the assurance of Crown’s academically excellent and robust theological education.

The Graduate School of Ministry programs are designed to meet the needs of students regardless of their life context, with courses held primarily online and optimized for an effective online learning environment. ATS accreditation provides Crown’s graduate theological programs a structure for continuous improvement and expands opportunities for students to launch into ministry and further education.

Programs

GSOM By the Numbers

Approximately 50% of 2025 GSOM graduates are working in a role related to their Crown Masters Degree or in a related internship/supervision experience
Approximately 38% of 2025 GSOM graduates report improved pay or job opportunities within 6 months of finishing the degree

What the 2025 GSOM graduates are saying:

“My time at Crown was something I took, and still take, great pride in. Being able to learn from professors and my fellow students has helped me develop a more personal connection to my peers, and has allowed me to develop a deeply biblical worldview.
“Crown’s online accelerated master’s program provided me with a great way to engage in meaningful content with peers and professors. This program has given me greater opportunity and access into different cultures providing a platform that allows me to more easily and effectively share the gospel.”
“[Crown faculty] always encouraged me and believed in me. I would tell others to attend crown college school of ministry.”
“Crown was great because it has great people.”