Overview

The Ministry program at Anderson University (South Carolina) is designed for those who have recently felt the call to the ministry, for those already involved in the ministry but who never received an advanced degree, and for lay leaders who want to increase their effectiveness. It is intentionally broad-based, with a mix of biblical studies, theology and practical preparation. And our faculty members are not only academically trained but also practitioners with more than a century of combined experience in full-time ministry.

A flexible schedule

This program allows adults to continue their education while managing all their other responsibilities. You don't have to quit your job and move to seminary. This schedule allows students ample time to digest the material they are reading and writing about and to watch online videos that complement the class instruction. A student taking two classes per semester, along with two May term classes and two week-long summer intensive classes, can complete the 42 credit hours for the degree in just two years, which is much shorter than a traditional Master of Divinity degree. Or, students can spread out the coursework if preferred and complete the degree in up to five years.

Solidly Biblical. Intensely practical.

Each class deals with an area of biblical studies or practical ministry yet all classes include both a foundational component (why it's done) and a practical component (what it looks like). For example, Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis teaches not only the history of the formation of the Biblical canon but also guides students toward how to interpret the Bible for preaching and teaching. Communication for Ministry examines not only rhetorical theory but also includes advice about interpersonal communication, communicating via electronic media, and marketing for ministry. Some of the other courses are Evangelism & Church Health, Pastoral Ministry, Christian Preaching, Leadership in Ministry, Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, and Church History.

Prepared for ministry jobs of the future

The ministry is constantly changing, and this program can prepare you for such new positions as media ministry, family ministry, discipleship pastoring, creative arts ministry, and many more emerging roles, in addition to traditional positions, such as senior pastor, youth pastor and more. We want people to come out of this degree prepared to do ministry in a wide variety of settings and to be able to adapt to the positions that will be available in the future.

Graduates of AU's Master of Ministry have moved into new positions in their current ministry (from youth pastor to senior pastor, for example). Some are serving in churches in a new career, such as worship leadership. Some have moved from part-time to full-time positions, others from volunteer to professional posts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Church History
Christian Philosophy
Leadership in Ministry
Pastoral Ministry
Christian Preaching
Evangelism and Church Health

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

6 Start Dates per year: Fall: August & October | Spring: January & March | Summer: May & June.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher learning

Cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Three letters of recommendation. One of the recommendation letters must be from the pastor/minister of the local church where the applicant is currently a member; if the applicant is the pastor, then the letter may come from another leader within the church

Submit statement of faith and description of church involvement

Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 220 (computer) or 75 (internet) if English is not the student’s first language, and proof of current Visa for International students

Tuition Fees

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7470 USD / year

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7470 USD / year

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7470 USD / year

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A flexible schedule

Solidly Biblical. Intensely practical.

Prepared for ministry jobs of the future

Programme Structure

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