Academics: Degree Synopsis
Master of Ministry [M.Min.] 165 Credits.
Design:
The Master of Ministry Course offers a well-rounded, in-ministry course for pastors, counsellors and other ministry orientated workers. The course places the emphasis on leadership, administration and pastoral skills. The students are challenged to realise their full potential as leaders.
Course Subjects:
MIN 3000: Preaching and Worship.
MIN 3005: Management and Administration.
MIN 3010: Outreach and Care.
MIN 3015: Beginning a New Pastorate.
MIN 3020: Pastoral Ministry Issues.
MIN 3025: Ethical Issues in Ministry.
MIN 3030: Youth and Student Ministry.
MIN 3035: Ministry Team.
MIN 3040: Ministry Vision.
MIN 3099: Thesis.Essays: Three mid-semester essays each 2,000 words.
Degree Prerequisites:
A Bachelor's degree from an approved university, seminary, or Bible College [including prior-learning experience] plus 45 credit hours. Forty-five [45] hours of coursework must be completed at 'Seekers International Seminary,' before the degree is granted. Nine [9] two hour courses, and three essays constitute 30 hours plus 15 credits for the thesis. A Master's thesis of 8,000 words is required. The subject matter for the essays and the thesis proposal may be determined by the student in consultation with student's Assigned Tutor. All completed coursework must be either emailed or sent through a secure mailing system to the student's Assigned Tutor. Coursework submitted to 'Seekers' should always be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope for the marked and graded assignments to be returned.
Course of Study:
From the list below, the student may choose nine [9] textbooks for study. Each textbook constitutes two hours of credit or one module. A 3.0 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0. Students may order textbooks through Amazon.com or their local bookshop.
Course Textbooks:
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'Leadership Handbook of Preaching and Worship' by James D. Berkley. [Editor]. Baker Book House. ISBN-10: 0801090415. ISBN-13: 978- 0801090417.
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'Foundations of ministry: An Introducation to Christian Education for a New Generation' by Michael J. Anthony. [Editor] Paperback. Publishers: Baker Academic. ISBN-10: 0801021669. ISBN-13: 978-0801021664.
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'Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration' by James D. Berkley [Editor]. Publisher: Baker Book House. ISBN-10: 0801090407. ISBN-13: 978-0801090400.
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'Leadership Handbook of Outreach and Care' by James D. Berkley. [Editor]. Baker Book House. ISBN-10:0801090423. ISBN-13: 978-0801090424.
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'Pastor's Start-Up Manual: Beginning a New Pastorate' by robert R. Ramsey & Herbert Miller. Abingdon Press. ISBN-10: 0687014867. ISBN-13: 978- 0687014866.
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'Making a Good Move' by Michael J. Conyer. Abingdon Press. [Paperback]. ISBN-10: 0587081335. ISBN-13: 978-0587081332.
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'Church Staff Handbook: How to Build an Effective Team Ministry' by Harold J. Westing. Kregel Publications. ISBN-10: 0825439736. ISBN-13: 978- 0825439736.
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'Staff Your Church For Growth: Building Team Ministry in the 21st Century' by Gary L. McIntosh. Kregel Academic & Professional. 6th Edition. ISBN-10:0825439736. ISBN-13: 978-0825439735.
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'Vital Ministry Issues: Examining Concerns and Conflicts in Ministry [Vital Issues Series]' by Roy B. Zuck Kregel Press. ISBN-10: 0825440688. ISBN-13: 978- 0825440687.
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'Reforming Pastoral Ministry: Challenge for Ministry in Post-modern Times' by Erwin Lutzer & John H. Armstrong. Crossway Books. ISBN-10: 1581341792. ISBN-13: 978-1581341799.
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'Answers to Pastor's FAQ's' by Howard F. Sugden & Warren Wiersbe. [Paperback]. Publisher: Cook Communications [CO]: Rev. Edition ISBN-10:0781441560. ISBN-13: 978- 0781441568.
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'Pastor to Pastor: Tackling the Problems of Ministry' by Erwin Lutzer. [Paperback]. Kregel/Academic & Professional 4th Edition. ISBN-10: 0825431646. ISBN-13: 978-0825431647.
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'Shaping the Spiritual Life of Students: A Guide for Youth Workers, Pastors, Teachers, and Campus Ministers' by Richard R. Dunne. Inter Varsity Press. ISBN-10: 0830822844. ISBN-13: 978-0830822843.
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'Developing a Vision for Ministry in the 21st Century' by Aubrey Malphurs. Baker Book House. 2nd Edition. ISBN-10: 0801090873. ISBN-13:- 978-0801090875.
A summary paper on each of the 9 chosen textbooks is required and should include the following:
All assignments should be double-spaced and demonstrate that the student has read the required material.
Tuition: £1,875.00. Tuition Payment Scheme Available.
Tuition is kept to a minimum to offset the purchase of textbooks.