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MA Degree – Major in Leadership and Discipleship

The major in the Master of Arts degree is the focused area of study designed to prepare a student for a specific career path or professional goal. Courses in the major define the subject areas of expertise being developed by the student.

Purpose of the Major

To equip persons for service in leadership and discipleship related ministries in the local church or Christian non-profit organization through advanced training in the Word of God and contemporary strategies for educational ministries.

Learning Outcomes

1. Learners will articulate a biblically-based Christian worldview of advanced leadership and discipleship principles and practices through informed perspectives expressed in academic activities in administration, teaching, spiritual growth, and small groups.
2. 2. Learners will identify best practices that contribute to personal growth and spiritual formation through self-assessment and peer-evaluation academic activities.
3. Learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the advanced principles and practices of leadership and discipleship through critical reflection of scholarly resources and contemporary writings.
4. Learners will demonstrate advanced skills in leadership and discipleship through well-reasoned applications and evaluations deployed in life, work, and ministry.

Major Core Studies – 27 Credits

Major Core Studies form 27 credits of the 36 credits minimum for the MA degree Major in Leadership and Discipleship. Major Core Studies are from Christian Education, Conflict Management, New Testament, Administration, Pastoral Ministry, and Research and Writing subject areas.

• CE 588 Dynamic Teaching Techniques
• CE 570 A Biblical Theology of Discipleship
• CM 526 Managing Conflict
• CE 690 Spiritual Growth in Christian Education
• NT 510 Life and Letters of Paul [1]
• AD 637 Management and Leadership Theory
• CE 688 Christian Education for the Local Church
• PM 549 Small Group Dynamics
• RW 626 Applied Research Thesis

[1] Learners may replace course with an elective in New Testament (NT).

Program Structure – 36 Credits Minimum

• RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
• M.A. Core Studies – 9 credits
• Major Core Studies – 27 credits
• RW 991 Mission Outcomes Assessment – 0 credits

A minimum of 27 credits must be earned at Trinity.

Information on the MA Degree and Other Majors

• The Master of Arts Degree 
• Major in Biblical Counseling 
• Major in Biblical Studies 
• Major in Christian Management and Leadership 
• Major in Christian Philosophy and Apologetics 
• Major in Christian School Administration 
• Major in Christian Women's Studies 
• Major in Conflict Management 
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• Major in Pastoral Ministry 
• Major in Pulpit Communication and Expository Preaching 
• Major in Theology