Overview

The Master of Strategic Ministry degree at Johnson University involves a partnership between Johnson University and the church that equips students for this kind of effective, strategic Christian leadership.

The programme

The degree includes online coursework in strategic ministry, a research trip to Israel, and a 9-month ministry apprenticeship at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) in Peoria, Arizona, at one of several churches in Indianapolis, Indiana, or at Real Life Christian Church in Orlando, Florida. Students complete a Leadership Core and can choose a concentration including: church administration, church planting, intercultural studies, pastoral ministry, youth ministry, urban ministry, children and family, special needs, Hispanic ministry, sports management, or worship/production. Throughout the degree, apprentices are mentored by Johnson University faculty and staff.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theology and Dynamics of Strategic Leadership

Contextual Implementation of Strategic Leadership

Bible Lands

Fundamentals Of Strategic Leadership

People And Resource Management

Program Management

Advanced Strategic Leadership

Congregational Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14250 USD / year

≈ 14250 USD / year
Out-of-State

14250 USD / year

≈ 14250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14250 USD / year

≈ 14250 USD / year

Additional Details

Online Core Classes: $475 per credit hour/18 credit hoursField Experience: $135 per credit hour/12 credit hours

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Knoxville

Funding

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