The Master of Arts in Practical Theology (MAPT) equips persons for servant leadership and service in various areas associated with the Christian community’s corporate life and practice. The degree seeks to develop the general theological, practical application, abilities, and skills required in various ministry forms. The program is fully online with, allowing students to remain resident within their particular local and congregational contexts.
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The Master of Arts in Practical Theology equips persons for leadership and service in various areas associated with the Christian community’s corporate life and practice. The degree seeks to develop the general theological and practical application, abilities, and skills required in various ministry forms. The program integrates intensive courses and distance learning courses so that students can continue to serve within their particular local and congregational contexts.
MAPT Requirements (10 Credits):
Foundations of Seminary Study (required for all first year students during the first trimester)
The Ministerial Person
A Survey of the History of Christianity
Christian Ethics (prerequisites must be met; cannot be taken out of sequence)
Bible/Theology (15 Credits):
Interpreting God’s Word and World
Old Testament Foundations
New Testament Foundations
Theology I (prerequisites must be met; cannot be taken out of sequence)
Theology II (prerequisites must be met; cannot be taken out of sequence)
Other courses available for students with previous credits.
Cultural Engagement Electives (6 Credits):
Students will choose two electives. (See the list below for a small sample of electives offered.)
Church in Mission
Developing Disciples
World Religions
Christianity in the Marketplace of Ideas
(Course offerings or trimesters subject to change.)
Supervised Ministry (contextualized) (3 Credits)
Students nearing the end of their MAPT program of study must complete three trimesters (one academic year) of 1 credit per trimester Supervised Ministry in an approved setting under the supervision of a mentor.
Students may complete Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in an appropriate setting (taken at an ACPE accredited CPE location) approved by the MAPT Program Advisor and CAO).
Electives (9 Credits):
Most 5000, 6000, 7000 level courses are available See list in Catalog
A Denominational History and Polity course may be taken as an additional elective, offered every other Spring.)
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