The primary purpose of the Master of Arts degree in Ministry Studies is to provide training for ministers in light of a growing consensus that ministers in the twenty-first century need more training to be effective in vocational ministry. The scope of the program will allow both clergy and lay members to complete a graduate degree in ministerial studies which will positively affect their practice of ministry. The degree prepares students in the foundational theory and praxis of ministry as well as in the social and psychological contexts of the people to whom they will minister. Interdisciplinary in nature, this program offers children's pastors, youth pastors, pastors, associate pastors and worship pastors the foundations and skills of ministry. The program offers a core of 18 hours of general ministry courses and three emphases for specialization: Leadership Studies, Worship Studies and Youth and Family Ministry Studies.
Students may work on this degree through taking modular or residential courses. In addition, modular courses that require students to come to a campus site once or twice a month will characterize the basic delivery of this program. The student can continue in his/her present ministry position and complete the program through non-residential study in 2 to 4 years. The student may also complete the degree in within 2 years through full-time residential study.
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Josh York, originally from Acworth, Ga., took a tour of private schools in the area before deciding Lee University was his perfect fit due to the distance and scholarship opportunities. Josh graduated in May with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology.