Ministry Studies

Overview

The Ministry Studies program of Grace College and Seminary will prepare and equip ministry leaders with the necessary personal, professional, and theological training for your unique Christian calling within church ministry or human services.  The program goals are designed to augment and support the mission of Grace College and Seminary.

The program strikes a balance between foundational theological preparation and real-life ministry training. The program is designed to add to the body of knowledge gained in Grace’s undergraduate biblical studies programs and to train those who have not pursued undergraduate training in biblical studies for positions of support and leadership in the local church. Note that graduates of the Department of Biblical Studies may gain advanced standing in Grace Theological Seminary.

Program Goals and Assessment

The program goals are designed to augment and support the mission of Grace College, which is:

An evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing for service

It also supports and promotes the purpose of the School of Ministry Studies, which is:

A learning community dedicated to teaching, training, and transforming the whole person for local church and global ministry.

The goals of the M.A. in Ministry Studies are that those who complete the degree will:

• Engage a process of critical evaluation of personal character, and cultural awareness needed to effectively lead in a ministry context.

• Be challenged to sharpen the competencies needed to interpret, understand, and effectively communicate the Word of God in a ministry context.

• Apply the knowledge gained throughout the program by engaging in real ministry directed learning tasks that demonstrate a preparation for service and apprehension of the principles and practices needed for effective ministry leadership.