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Master of Arts in Practical Theology

Fully Online

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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Program Description

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.

Core Courses - 31 credit hours

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 - 12 credit hours

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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