Overview

The Master of Arts in Public Ministry from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is a 50-credit hour program. Students can complete their degree as a residential student (primarily in-person courses on Garrett’s campus) or as a hybrid student (primarily online courses). All courses will be offered in-person and online with the exception of required in-person cohort retreats in August and January that will focus on orientation and formation.

Concentration Tracks

Students in the MA in Public Ministry degree take a combination of foundation courses, public ministry courses, and open elective courses. With their concentration electives, students can choose a concentration track in Ecological Regeneration, Racial Justice, or Child Advocacy. A student may also propose a concentration, the approval of which depends on relevant course availability. Open electives can be used for additional courses in a concentration area, to complete ordination requirements for deacons in The United Methodist Church, or to meet a combination of objectives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theological Education

Practice and Theology of Christian Spirituality

Person in Community

Cross-Cultural Immersion

Hebrew Bible

New Testament

Models, Methods, and Tools for Social Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

Credits

50 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application for Admission

Statement of Purpose

Resume

Three letters of recommendation, including one church reference and at least one academic reference

Official copies of transcripts from each college or university you have attended

A $75 application processing fee which can be submitted online via debit or credit card when submitting your application as final, or mailed to us via check or money order

Official TOEFL scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22475 USD / year

≈ 22475 USD / year
Out-of-State

22475 USD / year

≈ 22475 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22475 USD / year

≈ 22475 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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