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Master of Arts in Christian Ministries

In today’s pluralistic world, the ability to speak intelligently about matters of faith is important. In addition, today’s churches find themselves faced with the complex needs of an increasingly diverse and diffused congregation. This kind of cultural and ecclesial environment demands laypersons and vocational clergy who are theologically learned and steeped in the church’s scripture and history. Malone’s M.A. in Christian Ministries is designed to deepen your understanding of scripture and theology and to encourage you to reflect on how this knowledge can help you serve both your church and the wider culture.

Areas of Concentration

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministries is a 36 semester hour degree with three potential areas of concentration.

Leadership in the Christian Church
This program equips lay persons and vocational ministers with a more thorough understanding of the theology and scriptures of the Church and in so doing helps them develop leadership skills appropriate for 21st century church settings.

Christian Leadership in Sports Ministry
This innovative program, pioneered at Malone, prepares leaders to serve in a ministry opportunity that touches mind, soul, and body.

Specialized Christian Ministries
This program allows you to tailor a program that meets your specific ministry needs.

 

Announcements

Graduate Information Meetings - All Programs
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Malone Mitchell Hall
Mar 23, 2010 - 6:00pm
Graduate Education Workshops

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Program Features

Malone’s Christian Ministries program is designed to fit conveniently into your busy personal and professional schedule. You will take classes one night a week; completing your degree by focusing on one class at a time, with each class running eight weeks in length. Taking one course at a time, completing six credits per semester, you can earn your degree in two years, including summers. Or, enroll at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Church Matching Grants

Any church or Christian organization may provide a grant for students and Malone University will match a portion of it. Please contact the Graduate and Professional Studies Office for more details of this great opportunity.

Online Courses

The six core courses in Malone’s MACM program are regularly offered in an online format for students’ convenience.  Students should expect that the workload for an online course, while just as heavy as that of a traditional course, will be structured differently.  It will likely include more reading and more writing.  In addition, students may be required to take part in online discussions to demonstrate their ability to reflect critically on course content.

For more information on equipment and technical requirements for online classes click here.

Application & Admission

How to Apply

  1. Complete the application for admission to the Christian Ministries Program at www.malone.edu/apply.
  2. Have transcripts and references sent to Malone’s Graduate and Professional Studies Office.
  3. Submit a writing sample.
  4. Interview with the Program Director.
NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round. Contact us for details.
 

Application Details

 

Admission Requirements

Regular Admission

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Submit a writing sample.
  • Submit the two reference forms with at least one completed by the applicant’s pastor (if the applicant is a pastor, by a lay leader of the congregation).

Conditional Admission

  • Applicants with a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 – 2.99 must submit a writing sample in addition to the Regular Admission materials.

Cost and Financial Aid

Costs

Application Fee
$25 (non-refundable)

Christian Ministries Tuition 2009/2010
(August 2009 – July 2010)
Per semester hour $360

Financial Aid

The Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized or Unsubsidized) is available to students who need financial assistance. To qualify for a student loan the graduate students must:

  1. Be degree-seeking or pursuing teacher certification at Malone University.
  2. Be enrolled at least half-time, which translates to a minimum of five credit hours.
  3. Demonstrate financial need (for subsidized loan only).
  4. Not be in default on a former loan or owe a refund on a federal grant.
  5. Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Malone Financial Aid Application and submit to Malone's Financial Aid Office by the first day of the month before the semester begins (April 1 for Summer, August 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring). Our Title IV school code is 003072.
  6. Holders of previous federal student loans must be enrolled at least halftime to be eligible for deferment. NOTE: One fourth of tuition is payable at registration if financial aid documents are not received in a timely manner.

Reimbursement will be made if the loan is fully disbursed and there is available credit.

Notice: The University will not release transcripts, diplomas or teaching licenses until all accounts are settled. All charges must be paid in full before graduation. All accounts must be paid in full before enrollment in another semester is permitted. Interest may be charged on any unpaid balance. The university reserves the right to use collection agencies and/or take appropriate legal action to collect any unpaid tuition and fees owed to the college. All associated collection costs will be the responsibility of the student.

Tuition and other charges are subject to change without notice.

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Contact Information

School of Graduate and Professional Studies
2600 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44709

1-800-867-6267
330-471-8500
Fax: 330-471-8570
Email: gps@malone.edu

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