University of Dubuque

Master of Arts in Missional Christianity

                                         
 Following Christ, Engaging the World                                   

The University of Dubuque Theological
Seminary Master of Arts in Missional Christianity will equip women and men for competent leadership in missional ministry in congregations or other settings. This may take the form of ministers of outreach, urban ministry, health ministries, or work with para-church organizations.

We are fortunate to have faculty in place with special expertise in the area of mission, and many other professors who will teach well toward this emphasis and provide a strong foundation for the program.

Our coordinator for the MAMC Program is Dr. Amanda
Benckhuysen
, Assistant Professor of Old Testament. Core mission faculty members are: Dr. Bonnie Sue Lewis, Associate Professor of Mission and Native American Christianity; Dr. Les Longden, Associate Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship; and 
Dr. Beth McCaw, Pastor to Students and Instructor in Ministry.

Educational Goals
The student will:
1) Articulate and reflect critically and constructively on the biblical and theological foundations of God's mission to the world.
2) Develop, implement, and assess strategies for missional living in a specific cultural context.
3) Adopt spiritual practices that nurture their personal lives as faithful disciples and witnesses.
4) Develop skills and capacities for faithful and competent Christian witness.

 


Professors and students in Theology of
Mission and Evangelism class.

Core Courses
Bible
BI 511 Old Testament Introduction (3 credits)
BI 550 New Testament Introduction (3 credits)

History Theology
HT500 Early and Medieval Church History (3 credits)
HT 502 Reformation and Modern Church History (3 credits)
HT540 Introduction to Christian Doctrine I (3 credits)
HT556 Introduction to Christian Doctrine II (3 credits)

Integrative Courses
IN581 Theology of Mission and Evangelism (3 credits)
IN782 Evangelism and Mission in Context (3 credits)
IN783 Missional Church (2 credits)
IN 521, IN522, IN 722 Spiritual Formation Groups (3 credits total)

Field Ed
FE602 Context and Change with field placement in a missional context (2 credits)
FE 605 Christian Witness in a Changing Culture with field placement in a missional context (2 credits)

Master's Project
6 credit project related to Missional Christianity

Total credits:  48

To review application requirements and to complete an online application, click here

Please call Seminary Admissions at 800.369.UDTS for more information about this degree!