Master of Arts in Ministry (MMin)

The Master of Arts in Ministry provides a comprehensive theological education with a strong focus on the cultivation of ministerial skills through supervised placements.

Candidates undertaking full-time study can expect to fulfil the degree requirements within approximately two years. Those studying part-time must complete all programme requirements within six years of their initial enrolment.

The primary aim of the MMin programme is to offer a well-integrated education that combines general theological studies, pastoral skills development, and hands-on experience through structured fieldwork.

Course Requirements

Students must complete forty-two (42) hours of course work according to the following distribution:

Foundational Theological Studies: 24 credit hours

• 6 credit hours in Sacred Scripture

• 12 credit hours in Dogmatic/Sacramental/Liturgical Theology

• 3 credit hours in Moral Theology

• 3 credit hours in Church History

Pastoral Studies: 18 credit hours

• 3 credit hours in Theology and Methodology of Christian Ministry

• 3 credit hours in Christian Ministry: Integrating Spirituality, Theology, and Ministry

• 3 credit hours in a pastoral counselling course

• 3 credit hours in elective courses

• 6 credit hours in Theological Field Education, and participation in Theological Reflection Seminars associated with Field Education placements

In selecting courses applicable to both the Foundational Theology and Pastoral Studies sections of their degree program, candidates must consult with an academic advisor who will assist the student in developing his/her program of studies. After consideration of the candidate's academic background and professional objectives, he/she may be required to choose from the following list of basic courses:

Sacred Scripture

SS 101 Scripture Methods and Pentateuch - required course
SS 102 Prophetic and Apocalyptic Literature
SS 103 Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke
SS 104 Pauline Literature

Systematic Theology

SY 101 Foundations in Theology
SY 102 Liturgy: Life of the Church
SY 103 Sacraments and Parish Practice
SY 104 Christology
SY 105 Sacraments in General: Baptism and Confirmation - required course
SY 106 Eucharist - required course
SY 107 Holy Orders
SY 108 Sacraments of Healing
SY 109 Theology of Church

Moral Theology

MO 103 Fundamental Moral Theology

Theological Field Education

Students in the MMin earn six credits in field education in a placement over the course of one year. Theology and Methodology of Christian Ministry is a pre-requisite to theological field education.