MASTER of
MINISTRY
Advance your ministry with a flexible graduate program that recognizes your experience, sharpens your theological understanding, and equips you to grow where you already serve.
Designed for: Pastors and ministry leaders preparing for advanced leadership or church planting.
PROGRAM GOALS
Build upon the student’s ministry experience by integrating prior learning and practical insight with advanced theological training.
Deepen biblical and theological understanding to strengthen teaching, preaching, discipleship, and decision-making in real-world ministry contexts.
Equip students for advanced leadership roles, including pastoral oversight, church revitalization, and organizational development.
Develop skills in strategic ministry planning, conflict resolution, leadership formation, and spiritual mentoring.
Foster personal and spiritual renewal, encouraging ministers to lead out of a growing relationship with Christ.
Provide a customizable and flexible academic experience, allowing students to tailor their studies to their current context and future goals.
The Master’s in Ministry equips graduates with the advanced theological knowledge, pastoral skills, and leadership abilities essential for impactful service within religious communities. This degree opens doors to a variety of fulfilling career paths, including:
Career paths can include:
What can I do with this degree?
PASTORAL MINISTRY
CHAPLAINCY
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
COUNSELING & SOCIAL WORK
EDUCATION
NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP
Course List
Spiritual Discipline
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SF-500 Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
Biblical Studies
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BI-500 Biblical Interpretation
Three Electives
(Student Choice)
Ministry Practice
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LI-501 Life of the Leader
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MI-560 Introduction to Church Planting and Revitalization
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MI-600 Pastoral Care and Ministry
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MI-601 Basic Biblical Counseling
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MI-655 Disciple Making
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MI-709a Ministry Project
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MI-709b Ministry Project
*Students are encouraged to complete this credit through the NEBCS Church Residency Program. Consult with Dean of Academics.
We provide
FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMATS
for busy students and working professionals
IN-PERSON COURSES
Many courses are offered in-person, fostering an interactive learning environment and hands-on learning experience.
INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
Our independent study courses allow students to work one-on-one with a professor to complete a course at an agreed pace.
ONLINE COURSES
All courses are available as Live Classes via Zoom for real-time interaction, or as Fully Online Classes for flexible lecture viewing.
ONE-AT-A-TIME COURSES
Students can also take courses one at a time without full-time enrollment requirements, allowing for a lighter workload.
Advance your education while maintaining your commitments and schedule.
WHY NEBCS ?
High-Quality Instruction & Mentorship
Our faculty members include accomplished ministers, pastors, coaches, counselors, researchers, and published authors that can mentor you along your spiritual and professional journey.
Affordability
We offer low-cost tuition as well as generous financial aid and merit scholarships to make sure that no student is excluded from attending due to financial constraints.
Flexible Classes
Choose how you want to attend classes, in-person or online, and take courses at your own pace.
Small Class Size
Our students experience individualized attention, greater participation and collaboration, improved academic performance, and a supportive learning environment.
Internship Opportunity
The ministry internship requirement provides students with valuable real-world experience, professional networking opportunities, personal growth, and academic credit.
It is an essential step in preparing students to become effective and compassionate ministry professionals who can make a positive impact on their communities and the world.
REQUIREMENTS
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following for admission:
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Admissions application.
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Non-refundable application fee of $25.00
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One pastoral reference. All references must be from non-family members.
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Applicants must submit high school or college transcripts and/or test scores.
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Applicants may be invited to interview prior to admission.
