CALLED TO SERVE. PREPARED TO LEAD.
MASTER’S IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES PREPARED LEADERS GROW The online Master’s in Christian Studies from Crown College was designed to prepare Christian leaders who are pivoting from other fields into ministry and seek licensure or who are already active in professional ministry and want to increase their ministry effectiveness through a rigorous master’s degree program.
C&MA ACCREDITATION APPROVED
Students who choose the nine-credit-hour emphasis in Biblical Studies or Theological Studies for this degree will fulfill all the Bible and theology requirements for accreditation with the C&MA. If you are already an official worker, you may choose from any of the emphasis options.
EXPERIENCED FACULTY
Most of the Christian Studies professors are experienced pastors who are still active in ministry. As a result, you’re learning from faculty practitioners who understand the challenges and context of your ministry. They also care about your spiritual formation and continued growth.
SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS
Crown College is not only affordable, but as one of the leading Christian colleges in the Midwest, we also provide C&MA official workers and their spouses with a 25% tuition scholarship. No need to uproot your family to attend seminary – with our online program you can keep your job, your home, and your church.
MINISTRY, WORK, & FAMILY BALANCE
Flexibility is the name of the game! You choose whether to take one or two courses at a time, even while you work full time. The entire program can be completed 100% online and courses are as short as just 8 weeks!
TESTIMONIALS Dr. Roedding is passionate about finding and equipping spiritually healthy leaders for The Alliance. She shares, “My course helps you to learn to hear from God, engage in spiritual disciplines, find your strengths and spiritual gifts, and partner with God in His kingdom.” – AMY ROEDDING, Spiritual Formation Professor “The textbooks, assignments, and interaction with the other students online both confirmed my time in ministry and challenged my idea of ‘church.’ I feel I have a greater understanding of the Bible and feel more confident that I can make an impact for God’s Kingdom.” – THOMAS CLAPPER, M.A. Graduate & M.Div. Student
EMPHASES AVAILABLE The M.A. in Christian Studies provides a solid curriculum in biblical and theological studies to prepare graduates for effective leadership in a variety of ministry positions. Students may choose a nine-credit-hour emphasis in the following areas: • Biblical Studies • Church Development • Community Development • Disaster & Emergency Management • Executive Leadership • Hmong Ministries • International Christian Education
• Intercultural Ministries • Pastoral Counseling • Pastoral Leadership • Social Science Research • Spiritual Formation • Theological Studies • Urban Ministries
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Students pursuing the 36-credit Master’s in Christian Studies have courses in ministry, Bible, theology, and church history and may also elect to transfer courses from this program to our Master of Divinity degree program. An example of Christian Studies courses include: • BBL 6320 Luke/Acts: Mission of Christ & the Church • CST 5222 Alliance Distinctives
• CST 6212 Hermeneutics & Theological Research • CST 6218 Biblical Theology Visit the website for a full list of courses and course descriptions.