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Master of Arts • Ministry
Ministerial Leadership Concentration
Projected cohort group start dates:
| Ministerial Leadership Onsite |
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Indianapolis |
June 19, 2008 |
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Indianapolis |
January 20, 2009 |
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Indianapolis |
June 11, 2009 |
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| Ministerial Leadership Online |
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Online |
June 17, 2008 |
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Online |
September 2, 2008 |
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Online |
November 18, 2008 |
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Online |
February 17, 2009 |
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Online |
May 19, 2009 |
"At IWU we have a passion to see our graduate programs prepare ministers to be world-changers by empowering them to make disciples, to teach the foundations of truth on which the church stands, and to exemplify a lifestyle of integrity and holiness."
- Dr. Bob Whitesel, Interim Director and Associate Professor
The times could hardly be better
for ministry.
- Terrorism strikes fear where there was certainty.
- Economic hardship brings financial insecurity to many.
- Social and cultural changes challenge long-held values.
- Church attendance is declining.
- Little differentiates the lifestyles of believers and unbelievers.
- People are dissatisfied with religious institutions but
hungry for spiritual truth.
Ministry thrives where people are in need. And people today
are needy in many ways. It's a great time to minister.
The IWU Department of Graduate Studies in Ministry offers
a core Master of Arts in Ministry curriculum. The entire process
to complete the M.A. in Ministry with a concentration in Ministerial
Leadership should take less than two years.
| Course No. |
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Description |
Credits |
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| MIN529 |
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Non-Profit Management |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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The course deals with the spectrum of management issues in which pastoral leaders are necessarily involved. It will focus both on the manager as a person, as well as the manager as a professional. |
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| MIN522 |
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Leadership of Preaching |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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This course is designed to advance the graduate student’s understanding of and facility with the task of feeding a congregation spiritual truth from the Word of God. The course will focus on three primary areas: the analytical tools needed to understand the cultural context and personal needs of the audience, the exegetical tools required to bring scriptural truths to bear on those needs, and the personal tools needed to communicate truth clearly and with conviction. The overall thrust of the course is to prepare students to understand and enact the leadership role that preaching plays in shaping the life of a church. |
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| MIN505 |
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Worship |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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Examines the Biblical foundations and social expressions that contribute to the wide variety of worship traditions in present-day Christianity. Students also explore the Wesleyan "means of grace" and more contemporary strategies for developing a vibrant personal relationship with God. |
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| MIN558 |
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Building a Multi-generational Church |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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This course presents a careful explanation of how almost any congregation can utilize key research-based steps to grow into a healthy multi-generational congregation. The course traces the root of congregational conflict to the differences between generational perspectives and preferences. Topics covered in the course include: Defining the multi-generational model, the sources of inter-generational harmony, and methods of identifying generational needs. Finally, effective ministry strategies that build multi-generational congregations will be explored such as the use of trans-generational prayer, developing neighborhood prayer centers, developing the networks of God, and building on the primary reasons that people join a church. |
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| MIN563 |
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Power, Change, and Conflict Management |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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This course examines several theories of the nature of change and change management as they interface with church management and administration. The course particularly examines the nature of power structures within the congregation and how to facilitate constructive change while maintaining fidelity to the mission of the group. |
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| MIN533 |
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Contemporary Theological Trends: Church and Postmodernism |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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This class engages several strands of theological development which are currently shaping the life and faith of the church. These include emphases on the powers available to the Christian community, the nature of the Christian faith and its intended impact on culture, and the balances among Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience in the current Christian context. |
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| MIN511 |
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Biblical Interpretation |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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Designed to prepare the student for in-depth studies in interpretation of the Bible. Hermeneutics and exegesis become important tools for understanding selected passages. Aid is provided both to students of the English Bible and those who wish to concentrate on the original languages. The course is a study of the problems of proof-texting apparent discrepancies, literal and figurative meanings, and progressive revelation as these emerge in varied option in history and theology (e.g., early church, Catholicism, and Reformation). The guiding purpose is to formulate appropriate principles essential to consistent Biblical exposition with additional help in detecting and avoiding fallacies of interpreting and applying Scripture. |
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| MIN553 |
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Cross-Cultural Ministry |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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This course is designed to expose students to cultures and cultural mores which are different from their own. Whether by intensive study or by direct exposures to another culture, it allows the student to experience the interfacing of culture with culture. |
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| MIN543 |
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Theology of Holiness |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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A systematic study of the teachings of holiness derived from a study of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures, the writings of Jacobus Arminius, John Wesley, and other classical and contemporary holiness writers. |
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| MIN591 |
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Project |
3 |
| (8 weeks) |
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An individually designed program accomplished primarily in the candidate's place of ministry. The written report will provide significant insight into the area explored. The project may have use primarily for the student and others interested in that area. |
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