372
Christian Ministry and Leadership, M.A.C.M.L.
1 Students not having qualified ministry experience will have to complete two additional credits of ministry practicum:
2. A total of at least 30 hours in Bible/theology. 3. An overall GPA of 2.6. Those with a GPA of 2.6–2.9 will be placed on probation. See earlier section on admission qualifications. 4. In addition to the above, demonstration of competency in the content of any waived or substituted courses will be assessed at the time of admission. 5. At least two years of vocational experience in educational ministry after completion of undergraduate degree. For students who qualify for this program, graduation requirements may be satisfied in 39 semester credits.
TTCE 690 Practicum in Ministry TTCE 790 Educational Practicum
CE Specializations The following specializations require two courses (6 credits) of required electives in a given area: Executive Leadership, Adult and Family Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Children's Ministry. Requirements for the Cross-Cultural Education Ministry Specialization are detailed below. Since this specialization is taken in conjunction with Biola University’s Cook School of Intercultural Studies, it requires the completion of additional academic credits (see below). Executive Leadership TTCE 519 Leadership Coaching and Teambuilding 3 TTCE 655 Strategic Ministry Leadership 3 Total Credits 6 Adult and Family Ministry TTCE 677 Family Ministry in the Local Church 3 TTCE 679 Adult Development and Discipleship 3 Total Credits 6 Youth Ministry TTCE 664 Youth Ministry Leadership and Programming 3 TTCE 668 Youth Ministry in Contemporary Culture 3 Total Credits 6 Children's Ministry TTCE 625 Staffing and Leadership in Children's Ministries 3 TTCE 652 Models and Trends in Children's Ministries 3 Total Credits 6 Cross-Cultural Education Ministry The Cross-Cultural Education Ministry specialization is taken in conjunction with the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. It requires the completion of 6 additional credits, bringing the total required for degree completion to 56 credits (42 credits of Theology, Formation, and Christian Education core in addition to 12 Cross-Cultural credits taken from the Cook School of Intercultural Studies).
Bible/Theology TTBE 517
Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods
3 6
Select elective credits in consultation with the advisor
Christian Education Core TTCE 519
Leadership Coaching and Teambuilding Christian Formation and Discipleship
3 3 3 1 2
TTCE 556 TTCE 639 TTCE 690 TTPT 707
Applied Ministry Research
Practicum in Ministry
Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling 1 Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation 2 Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation 2 Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines 2
TTSF 501
3
TTSF 503
3
TTSF 504
0
Talbot Spiritual Direction I 2
TTSF 505
0 3
Select one of the following:
ISCL 520
Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment 3
ISCL 680
The Local Church and World Missions
TTPT 703 The Church and Society Elective Requirements Select a CE Specialization detailed above
6 3
Select one 3-credit TTCE course
Total Credits
39
1 Students selecting the Youth Ministry specialization will take TTCE 543 in place of TTPT 707. 2 Students wishing to complete the accelerated program within one calendar year must take TTSF 501, TTSF 503 and TTSF 505 during the first semester and TTSF 504 and TTSF 505 during the second semester. 3 Students selecting the Cross-Cultural Specialization take ISCL 520 to complete this requirement. Christian Ministry and Leadership, M.A.C.M.L. Mission The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership with concentrations in Pastoral Care and Counseling, Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, and Sports Ministry is designed as a professional program for specialized ministry. It has been developed for those whose calling to
ISCL 520 ISCL 575
Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment
3 3 6
Multicultural Education
Select two courses from the following:
ISAN 671 ISCL 531 ISCL 556 ISCL 709 ISCL 765
Applied Anthropology
Peoples of Ethnic America
World Religions
Intercultural Communication Cross-Cultural Leadership
Total Credits
12
The Accelerated Program (39 Credits) Students entering this program must have the following: 1. An undergraduate degree in Christian Education with a 3.0 GPA in courses taken in the major.
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