PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master of Ministry (MMin) program includes the full biblical studies curriculum of the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MA), with the Thesis Seminar moved to the end of the MMin. This ensures every ministry track is grounded in rigorous scriptural study, equipping students to apply both Old and New Testament contexts faithfully in practical ministry.

From this foundation, students specialize in one of five tracks: Modern Church, Organic Church, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Counseling, or Chaplaincy.

Estimated time to complete: Approximately 2 year, 8 months (7-month thesis)

FEATURED CORE COURSES

GENERAL STUDIES

BSBI501 – Introduction to Biblical Interpretation

OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES

BSOT512 – Old Testament Backgrounds

BSOT513 – Old Testament’s Foundation for the New Testament

NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES

BSNT521 – The New Testament in Its World

BSNT522 – The Gospels in Depth

BSNT523 – The Theology of Paul and His Letters

BSNT524 – Letters to the Church—Hebrews and the General Epistles

BSNT525 – Revelation: A View of the Future of Practical Discipleship

THESIS SEMINAR

BSBI599 – Thesis Seminar

TOTAL UNITS: +75

 

THE MODERN CHURCH TRACK:

Within the Master of Ministry (MMin) program, this track equips students to lead faithfully and effectively within structured, institutional church settings.

Built upon the full biblical curriculum of the MA in Biblical Studies, the MMin ensures that every ministry course is grounded in rigorous scriptural study. From this foundation, students explore the theological rationale, historical development, and practical execution of modern church life.

Courses in this track address leadership and administration, preaching and worship design, discipleship systems, and cultural outreach—all tailored to the realities of contemporary congregations. Students engage with proven ministry models while developing strategic, reproducible frameworks for local church leadership.

This track is ideal for those preparing to serve as pastors, ministry directors, or church planters within traditional ecclesial structures. It affirms the enduring value of the institutional church while equipping leaders to adapt with clarity, conviction, and theological integrity.

MNMC601 – Foundations of Modern Church Ministry

MNMC602 – Leadership and Administration in the Local Church

MNMC603 – Preaching, Worship, and the Sunday Experience

MNMC604 – Discipleship and Spiritual Formation in the Modern Church

MNMC605 – Cultural Engagement and Outreach Strategie

MNMC699 – Thesis Seminar in Modern Church Ministry

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

These studies not only prepare students to teach the Bible with theological clarity but also to carry the pastoral, administrative, and leadership responsibilities required for official ministry roles.

OTHER TRACKS IN THE MASTER OF MINISTRY DEGREE PROGRAM 

Organic Church Track

Youth Ministry Track

Pastoral Counseling Ministry Track: Coming soon!

Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Track

Graduate work in the School of Biblical, Theological, and Ministerial Studies at Aidan University is designed to equip students with both theological depth and vocational clarity through two distinct academic pathways.

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies offers a rigorous foundation in biblical interpretation and theological coherence, providing essential preparation for ministry leaders who may or may not later specialize through the Master of Ministry program.

Parallel to this, the Master of Arts in Biblical Theology offers advanced training in canonical synthesis and doctrinal development, laying the foundation for further scholarly engagement in the Th.M. in Biblical Theology.

A graduate degree from Aidan enables students to serve as pastors, teachers, ministry directors, and theological leaders—bringing clarity, conviction, and spiritual maturity to the church and its mission.

GRADUATE PREREQUISITE POLICY

Graduate Foundation Series

Students entering the Aidan University Graduate Program who have not completed the undergraduate Foundation Series will be required to take the following three graduate-level preparatory courses that will provide a vital foundation—academically, theologically, and spiritually—upon which the graduate experience is built.

FS501 – Introduction to Study at Aidan University: Learning with Formation (Graduate Level)
FS502 – Graduate Foundations in Scripture and Theology: Reading, Reflecting, and Reigning
FS503 – Graduate Foundations in Church and Ministry: Legacy, Vocation, and Faithful Presence

Basic Bible Knowledge Exam

All graduate candidates are required to take a Basic Bible Knowledge Exam. A minimum score of 80% is required on both the Old Testament and New Testament sections. Candidates who do not meet this threshold must complete the corresponding Bible survey course for the section they did not pass. This course will be considered remedial and will not count toward the total units required for the graduate degree.

STACKABLE EDUCATION: ACADEMIC PATHWAYS