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Master of Ministry

About the Master of Ministry (M.Min.) Degree

Cedarville’s online or on-campus M.Min. degree will prepare you for vocational leadership and ministry. The Master of Ministry online coursework features an innovative, relationship-rich, and theologically grounded approach. The program is ideal for those who are currently in ministry and want additional ministry training to enhance their service or those who have completed a degree in another field but are looking for biblical, theological, and practical skills for lay ministry.

M.Min. Program Highlights

Biblical and practical — The perfect blend of biblical theology and practical application, leadership training and servant ministry, and classroom discussion and real-world experience.

Mentoring — An intentionally relationship-based approach with mentoring that begins during the student’s time in class and extends into ministry upon graduation.

Real-world experience — A robust internship experience is built into the program and will serve as a capstone for your coursework.

Flexible — Can be completed online or on-campus and full- or part-time to meet your specific needs.

Outcomes for M.Min. Graduates

The master’s in ministry degree is designed to give a broad range of ministry preparation for many ministry opportunities. Our M.Min. graduates are currently serving in a variety of roles ranging from senior pastor, campus pastor, and discipleship pastor to cross-cultural missionary and college ministry.

Opportunities for M.Min. Students

Students in the Master of Ministry have multiple opportunities to shape ministry philosophy and personal ministry skills.

Character Colloquium — Over the course of two semesters, students meet with the program director of the Master of Ministry program for a time of prayer and discussion related to ministry and life.

Internship — A six-hour internship is required upon completion of coursework. This robust exposure to practical ministry helps the student acquire ministry experience under the leadership of skilled ministers.

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Prepared to Serve Well

Read about recent M.Min. grads who are using their degrees to serve well wherever God has called them.

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Program Faculty

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Jason Lee, Ph.D.

Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies, Professor of Theological Studies

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Randy McKinion, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs, Associate Professor of Old Testament

School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Master of Ministry Program Curriculum

You will complete courses in Bible, theology, and leadership, along with practical ministry experience and a Character Colloquium.

Sample courses:
  • Christian Apologetics
  • The Church and God’s Mission
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