With a Ministry degree, you’ll fuel your passion for the church and be prepared to minister with confidence.
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Face to face or online
Finish in as few as
3 years
Estimated tuition
$26,928
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At Bethel, we're committed to helping you get the most out of your education. Your enrollment counselor is here to help you balance your program with your personal life and career goals.Program Highlights
Spiritual formation
You’ll grow in spiritual maturity through a greater understanding of the Bible and how it relates to your own life. As you grow your faith, you’ll expand you capacity to serve others.
Relevant, unique concentrations
You’ll be able to target your specific ministry area by choosing courses or a concentration that supports your passions and call.
Practical application
You’ll gain hands-on experience through a professional internship, giving you a chance to practice ministry—and reflect on that practice.
Flexibility
If you feel called to an even deeper level of preparation, you'll be able to transfer seamlessly into our Master of Divinity degree program.
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Transformation starts here.
At Bethel Seminary, you’ll experience personal and spiritual transformation that will equip you to transform others—for eternal impact. Our M.A. in Ministry program exists where preparation meets calling, so you can fuel your passion for the church and prepare to serve God’s people.
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Bethel Seminary becomes the first seminary in the U.S. to start offering classes online
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full time faculty in the department
Career Outcomes
Wondering what you can do with a Ministry degree?
The M.A. in Ministry program will prepare you with the knowledge and training for associate or staff ministry roles in churches, student ministries, nonprofits, or parachurch organizations.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Increase your impact by developing the knowledge, spiritual maturity, and skills that will equip you to practice the ministry to which you are called
- Promote a culturally sensitive understanding and practice of ministry
- Develop a biblical and theological framework for your specific ministry goals
- Familiarize yourself with emerging theoretical and research methodologies in the field of ministry studies
- Promote awareness of ethical and theological issues relevant to ministry praxis
- Be a successful member of any ministry team through developing your leadership skills
Careers
The M.A. in Ministry prepares students for a broad field of ministry roles. Possible ministry opportunities include:
- Associate Pastor
- Pastor of Community Life
- Pastor of Discipleship
- Pastor of Small Groups
- College Ministry
- Youth Ministry
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