Ministry Program

Master of Arts

With a Ministry degree, you’ll fuel your passion for the church and be prepared to minister with confidence.

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Delivery

Face to face or online

Finish in as few as

3 years

Estimated tuition

$28,600

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M.A. in Ministry

Transformation starts here. In Bethel Seminary’s M.A. in Ministry program, you’ll build a foundation of biblical studies and theology, then integrate spiritual and personal formation, because all ministry starts with self-leadership. Finally, you’ll add practical ministry training that prepares for leadership roles in a variety of pastoral staff contexts.

Program details

This program is designed to prepare and inspire you to fulfill your highest passions in ministry. We'll provide you with the framework, theories, and practices that produce the best results.

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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.

$46 million

total gift aid given to Bethel students

1994

Bethel Seminary becomes the first seminary in the U.S. to start offering classes online

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