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Master of Arts · Ministry formation
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Deepen your biblical and theological foundation while strengthening the ministry skills needed to serve the church, home, and community.
CredentialMaster of Arts
Typical length5 semesters
Total program45 credits
FormatCohort-based hybrid · Online and in person
Designed for graduate students
Cohort-based. Hybrid by design.
Move through the program with a learning cohort while combining online coursework with in-person study, discussion, and community at Alaska Bible College.
Formation for life and service
Built for more than the classroom.
Deepen your biblical and theological foundation while strengthening the ministry skills needed to serve the church, home, and community.
Know Scripture. Grow in Christ. Serve wherever God calls.
What you’ll carry forward
A clear path from learning to service.
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Develop theological depth for faithful Christian ministry.
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Strengthen discipleship, research, writing, and communication skills.
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Serve more effectively in your present or future ministry setting.
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It is where you are formed.
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Open the official requirements to review credit totals, course lists, and the recommended sequence. The downloadable program sheet is available anytime.
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Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Program Requirements(45 Credits)
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Alaska Bible College or an equivalent degree from an accredited, like-minded institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better may transfer up to 15 credit hours of upper-level undergraduate courses. Those courses are marked with **
The 45-credit Master of Christian Ministry program does not accept the transfer of upper-level undergraduate coursework. It is specifically designed to equip individuals already serving in ministry to more effectively apply their biblical knowledge and spiritual gifts within their chosen area of service.
General Education(3 Credits)
GE-EN5101 Advanced Research Writing (3 Credits Pass/Fail)
Advanced Research Writing is a Pass/fail course designed to equip graduate students with the skills necessary for the rigor of academic writing at the graduate level. Students have the option to submit a writing sample for faculty evaluation. Those who demonstrate sufficient proficiency in research writing through their submitted sample may be exempted from taking the course. This is a prerequisite course for the graduate program.
Biblical Studies(9 Credits)
- BI-BS5101 Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics (3 Credits)
- BI-NT5101 New Testament Introduction: Context, Content, and Canon (3 Credits)
- BI-OT5101 Old Testament Introduction: History, Literature, and Theology (3 Credits)
Theological Studies(12 Credits)
- BI-TH5101 Systematic Theology I (3 Credits)
- BI-TH5102 Systematic Theology II (3 Credits)
- BI-TH5103 Systematic Theology III (3 Credits)
- BI-TH6101 Church History (3 Credits)
Christian Ministry(6 Credits)
- CM-DM5101 Fundamentals of Discipleship I: Evangelizing the Lost (3 Credits)
- CM-DM5201 Fundamentals of Discipleship II: Equipping the Saints (3 Credits)
BI or CM Open Electives(18 Credits)
- ______ (3 Credits)
- ______ (3 Credits)
- ______ (3 Credits)
- ______ (3 Credits)
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- ______ (3 Credits)
Christian Ministry Training: 5 Semesters
Degree Sequence
| Fall Year 1 | ||
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| 3 | BI-BS5101 | Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics |
| 3 | BI-TH5101 | Systematic Theology I** |
| 3 | CM or BI Elective | CM or BI elective |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-OT5101 | Old Testament Introduction: History, Literature, and Theology |
| 3 | BI-TH6101 | Church History |
| 3 | CM-BI Elective | CM or BI Elective |
| Fall Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-NT5101 | New Testament Introduction: Context, Content, and Canon |
| 3 | CM or BI Elective | CM or BI Elective |
| 3 | CM-DM5101 | Fundamentals of Discipleship I: Evangelizing the Lost |
| Spring Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-TH5102 | Systematic Theology II |
| 3 | CM or BI Elective | CM or BI Elective |
| 3 | CM-DM5202 | Fundamentals of Discipleship II: Equipping the Saints |
| Fall Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-TH 5103 | Systematic Theology III |
| 3 | CM or BI Elective | CM or BI Elective |
| 3 | CM or BI Elective | CM or BI Elective |
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