Master of Ministry - MMin

The primary focus of the MMin is the context and experience of ministry.  The degree provides for the individual development of theological and sociological analyses of church and ministry in a particular setting.
The program offers the opportunity for clergy and other ministers to engage in a significant academic enterprise, become better informed of recent developments in theological disciplines, and demonstrate the integration of theory and practice of ministry through a supervised research project.

Entry Requirements:

Graduate Diploma in Ministry (or equivalent);
and involvement in the practice of ministry for at least three years

Structure:

Coursework
two of the following:
•    one semester unit at level 4 in applied theology
•    one collegium group on the theme of ministry and culture
•    one advanced ministry studies residential school

Research Planning
final research school
development and approval of a proposal for
a supervised research project

Supervised Research Project
examined by a report of 25,000 words

Normal Duration:

• full-time: 1 – 1½ years (with one 6-month extension available)
• part-time: 1 – 3 years (with one 12-month extension available)

Articulation:

Master of Theology
Doctor of Ministry Studies
Doctor of Philosophy