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a 3 year modular degree program for those having an undergraduate degree or its equivalent and who have worked in professional ministry for at least 5 years.
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involves 3 modules in St. Stephen, one in Israel or in Greece and Turkey, and the preparation of a thesis or ministry project
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courses common to all modular programs include Ancient Insights for Today (4 credit hours per module), Church History (1 credit hour per module), Spiritual Formation (1 credit hour per module)
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special component courses for the Master of Ministry normally include the following Biblical courses (one per module): Exegesis and Hermeneutics, Jesus and the Kingdom, Pauline Studies (2 credit hours per module)
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special component courses for the Master of Ministry normally include the following Counselling courses (one per module): Self-awareness, Healing through Symbols and Stories, The Addictive Life (2 credit hours per module)
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requires 42 credit hours (10 credit hours for modules in St. Stephen, 6 for trip and 6 for thesis or ministry project)
PROGRAM:
This program is designed to help deepen and refresh the thought and life of people that have been working in professional ministry areas for at least 5 years. The modules in St. Stephen give an overview of church history and introduce students to important classical Christian writings from 3 different periods:
- Module 1—Acts to Benedict’s Rule (1st-6th cent.)
- Module 2—Gregory the Great to Thomas à Kempis (7th-15th cent.)
- Module 3—Reformation to Today (16th-21st cent.)
In addition, students are introduced to methods of prayer in the Ignatian tradition of Spiritual Formation, and they also have 3 component courses in Biblical Studies and 3 in Counselling.
- Module 4—Bible Lands Tour (2 week trip to Israel or to Greece and Turkey)
This last module usually happens every 2nd year so it does not always come in the same order for all students. It is also not necessary to begin the program with Module 1.
Students are generally required to read about 3,500 pages before each module and will have some written assignments either before or after the modules.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Three Two-Week Study Periods involving Spiritual Formation, Church History, Historical Theology, Theology and Biblical Studies. Each module is equivalent to 10 credit hours.
- Study Abroad : 6 credit hours.
- Thesis: 6 credit hours.
BIBLE LAND TOURS
A two week trip to either Israel or to Greece & Turkey. >>>
MINISTRY THESIS
Completion of a ministry thesis is also required. >>>
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