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, 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
The Ministerial Person
Christian Ethics
A Survey of the History of Christianity
Bible/Theology (15 Credits):
Theology I
Theology II
Interpreting God’s Word and World
Old Testament Foundations
New Testament Foundations
Other courses available for Students with previous credits.
Cultural Engagement Electives (6 Credits):
Church in Mission
Church Growth
Apologetics
World Religions
Christianity in the Marketplace of Ideas
Electives (9 Credits):
Most 5000, 6000, 7000 level courses are available See list in Catalog
Contextualized Ministry (3 credits – Students choose one)
CM 7500 In Context: Pastoral Care and Formation
CM 7525 In Context: Outreach Ministries
CM 7550 In Context: Worship and Word
CM 7575 In Context: Christian Leadership
CM 7860.1, 7860.2, 7860.3 Supervised Ministry
One CPE unit (taken at an accredited CPE location)
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