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 YOUTH MINISTRY TRACK:

The Youth Ministry Track within the Master of Ministry (MMin) program equips students to address the unique challenges and opportunities of adolescent spiritual formation.

Built on the full biblical curriculum shared with the MA in Biblical Studies, this track equips students to apply Scripture with pastoral sensitivity and cultural awareness in youth contexts.

Courses explore the psychological and sociological realities of adolescence, the dynamics of lasting faith, and the strategic models shaping youth ministry today.

Students will learn to design ministries that foster belonging, justice, and spiritual depth—moving beyond entertainment-driven programming toward transformative discipleship.

Emphasizing relational leadership and reproducible frameworks, it forms leaders who can walk faithfully with young people through seasons of identity, doubt, and growth.

MNYM611 – Understanding the Adolescent Experience

MNYM612 – Resilient Faith and Spiritual Formation

MNYM613 – Youth Ministry in the 21st Century: Models and Methods

MNYM614 – Justice, Mission, and the Missional Teen

MNYM615 – Pastoral Leadership and Mentoring in Youth Ministry

MNYM699 – Thesis Seminar in Youth Ministry

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

These studies are ideal for those called to mentor teens, lead youth ministries, or shape intergenerational church culture.

OTHER TRACKS IN THE MASTER OF MINISTRY DEGREE PROGRAM 

Modern Church Track

Organic Church 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