Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership—On Campus

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Learn to Lead Churches and Ministries of Various Sizes, Cultures, and Missions

Moody Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership will deepen your understanding of biblical principles and truth and develop your ministry and church leadership skills to lead with excellence. With on-campus classes in Chicago or Plymouth, Michigan, you’ll be able to practice church and ministry leadership skills under the guidance of a field supervisor.

This program is also offered online

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Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With an MA in Ministry Leadership, you will be able to:
Study organizational processes and strategies.
Learn to resolve conflicts and improve group dynamics.
Analyze church leadership theory, practices, and ethics.

This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.

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Association for Biblical Higher Education

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Higher Learning Commission

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Life at Moody Theological Seminary

In addition to courses, MTS offers an array of events and activities for student participation outside of the classroom on our Chicago and Michigan campuses:

  • Commuter and off-campus life
  • Spiritual enrichment Chicago: chapels, conferences, and more
  • Spiritual enrichment Michigan: chapels, prayer, and more
  • International student support
  • Library services

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