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Rev. Teresa Bufford

“I found about the Masters in Ministry program unexpectedly, through a mailer that my church had received. I didn’t even know that the program existed, but from the first day I stepped into the classroom, I was so glad that I picked up that brochure. I loved it! The courses fit so well with my context and I felt so welcomed. Our cohort group was able to deal with real ministry issues, as we encouraged each other and fed off each other. It was great to be received as a colleague in ministry by the professors and the other students.”

Rev. Teresa L. Bufford '06
Pastor, Bethel Full Gospel Baptist Church
Simpsonville, SC

Master of Ministry

PROGRAM GOALS
Upon successful completion of the Master of Ministry degree program, the graduate should be able to Apply the foundational truths of biblical and theological study to functional demands of the Christian ministry. Demonstrate the skills to communicate the Gospel effectively using a variety of communication techniques. Provide leadership for ministry in a Christian congregation, parachurch agency, community, or constituency through sound principles of management and administration. Offer Christian care in a variety of settings. Correlate the multiple responsibilities of an ordained or lay minister within the framework of a comprehensive theology of ministry. Minister effectively in a variety of vocational positions in the church or a parachurch agency.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF MINISTRY
REQUIRED COURSES		CREDIT HOURS
RELG 5103	Theology of Ministry	3
RELG 5283	Spiritual Formation for Ministry	3
RELG 5363	Inductive Bible Study	3
RELG 5803	Ministry for the 21st Century	3
AT LEAST TWO OF THESE ELECTIVES		CREDIT HOURS
RELG 5263	Pastoral Counseling	3
RELG 5303	Church Finances and Christian Stewardship	3
RELG 5373	Biblical Preaching	3
RELG 5413	Education Ministries in Church	3
AT LEAST TWO OF THESE ELECTIVES		CREDIT HOURS
RELG 5153	Leadership in the Church	3
RELG 5203	Contemporary Evangelical Theology	3
RELG 5393	Church Renewal and Revival	3
RELG 5403	Theology and Practice of Worship	3
AT LEAST TWO OF THESE ELECTIVES		CREDIT HOURS
RELG 5253	Congregational Life	3
RELG 5453	Evangelism and Church Growth	3
RELG 5493	The Church and Technology	3
RELG 5533	The Family and 21st Century	3
SIX ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE HOURS		CREDIT HOURS
Elective hours may be selected from the courses listed above. By special permission of the division faculty, upper-division courses in Bible, Christian education, religion, or youth ministry may be taken for graduate credit, with course requirements and assignments revised to be appropriate for graduate-level study.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional information about the Master of Ministry program, including financial arrangements, may be obtained by calling 1-800-282-8798, Extension 5229.
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