Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—On Campus

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Prepare for Ministry Wherever God Calls You

When you earn your Master of Arts in Ministry Studies from Moody Theological Seminary, you’ll be uniquely equipped for your chosen field of ministry. You’ll learn from professors with deep practical and academic experience in order to develop into an effective leader, ready and able to serve God’s people in a variety of settings. 

This program is also offered online

Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With an MA in Ministry Studies, you will be able to:
Dive into the specifics of your unique field of ministry.
Gain a broad understanding of Old and New Testament history, literature, and theology.
Develop biblical leadership skills.
Receive professional development training.
Become fully equipped to design, lead, and manage a nonprofit or church ministry.

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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Association of Theological Schools

Higher Learning Commission

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Concentrations

Christian Counseling

Program Plan—Christian Counseling (pdf)

Interdisciplinary Studies

Program Plan—Interdisciplinary Studies (pdf)

Ministry Leadership

Program Plan—Ministry Leadership (pdf)

Ministry Entrepreneurship

Program Plan—Ministry Entrepreneurship (pdf)

Missions

Program Plan— Missions (pdf)

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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Learn More about Life at Moody Theological Seminary in Michigan 

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