The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership with concentrations in Pastoral Care and Counseling, and Preaching and Pastoral Ministry is designed as a professional program for specialized ministry.
Christian Ministry and Leadership, M.A.
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About
The degree is structured to provide:
- An understanding of Scriptures for students anticipating Christian ministries that would include pastoral or lay counsel, parachurch organization counseling, women's ministries, specialized "tent-making" occupations in other cultures, lay leaders in the local church and others.
- A biblical background for those who are preparing for counseling in secular fields.
- A program of study for missionaries who have only a brief furlough time in which to pursue formal study of the Scriptures and would like to emphasize pastoral counseling or women's ministries.
- Sustainable skills in specific ministries further developing your abilities and spiritual gifts and strengthening your areas of weakness.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation
- Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation
- Spiritual Direction
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Duration description 2-4 years
- Credits 58 alternative credits49-58
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
7.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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100The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent from an accredited college with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
All applicants must submit a written statement outlining their vocational objectives and how the degree might relate to those objectives.
Tuition Fee
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621 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 621 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
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621 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 621 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for La Mirada
- 1100 - 1600 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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