MA in Sacred Ministry

Overview

The Master of Arts in Sacred Ministry program is a pastoral competency program designed for candidates with a tertiary-level education in theology, degrees in non-theological disciplines, or equivalent professional qualifications. The program aims TO equip the student with sound principles in theological studies, practical skills, and other relevant disciplines required for Christian leadership and ministry. It is a 15-month, full-time program spanning three semesters. However, it can be done on a part-time basis for up to 3 years.

The Master of Sacred Ministry (MSM) program is a theological training program that focuses on Christian theology and practical ministry. The work of churches and para-church organizations is becoming increasingly sophisticated, pluralistic, and multicultural as more people are attracted to Christianity. This is evident in the rapid population growth in the country and worldwide. However, there is a paucity of well-informed leadership in Christian ministry today. The good side to all this is the interest of many highly educated church workers in entering ministry, some full-time and others part-time, yet they have little theological education. The difficulty is that many of the highly educated, whether already in church ministry or intending to enter ministry, lack the opportunity to be competently trained at higher academic and ministerial levels to meet the demand for ministerial roles the church needs today. This calls for postgraduate-level theological education to train more people to support the activities of the few pastors and church workers available.

This postgraduate program in Sacred Ministry is designed to produce human resources and leaders who understand the needs of contemporary society and have the competence to deliver relevant solutions.

Accreditation: GTEC institutional accreditation. Professional body recognition where applicable to the school.

How you’ll study

Pathway. Core study, applied work and assessment as set by the school for this award.

Outcomes. Advances those in pastoral, missional and church-leadership roles.

Entry requirements

Element	Requirement
Standard entry	A good first degree (normally second class or better) in a relevant field from a recognised institution, plus a selection interview. Relevant work experience strengthens an application.

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Careers

Advances those in pastoral, missional and church-leadership roles.