Master of Ministry (M.Min.)

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Master of Ministry

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Bachelor of Ministry

M.Min. or Master of Ministry is a postgraduate Theology course. Ministry (collective executive) is a complete body of government ministers under the leadership of a Bishop or other higher authority as per ruling systems.  Master of Ministry aims to assist practicing clergy and other church leaders to upgrade their knowledge and skills at an advanced level. The course includes specialist study fields of ministry, and a research option may also be undertaken. The duration of the course is two years and its syllabus is divided into four semesters. After completing the course candidates can join Churches in many disciplines as per the situations thereon.

Master of Ministry Eligibility

  • Aspiring candidates should have passed a bachelor's degree in theology stream.

Master of Ministry Syllabus

Syllabus of Theology (ministry) as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sem. I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1         

Major Prophets

2         

Poetical & Wisdom Literature

3         

Greek Elements II

4         

Ecclesiology

5         

Pastoral Theology

6         

Biblical Theology & Mission

7         

MRSM

8         

English I

Sem. II

1         

Minor Prophets

2         

Indian Church History

3         

Eschatology

4         

Pauline Theology

5         

Hebrew Elements

6         

Daniel and Revelation

7         

Pentateuch

8         

English

Sem. III

1         

Anthropology & Hematology

2         

Book of Hebrews

3         

O.T. Interpretation

4         

Greek Syntax II

5         

Early Church History

6         

Synoptic Gospels

7         

Preaching Practicum

8         

English

9         

Church Music

Sem. IV

1         

Christology

2         

O.T. Theology

3         

Apologetics

4         

Christian Communication 

5         

Hebrew Syntax

6         

Medieval Church History  

7         

Pneumatology & Angelology

8         

English II

9         

Thesis for M. Min.

 

Master of Ministry Colleges

Master of Ministry Course Suitability

  • Candidates who want to have a higher order of critical, creative, scholarly, sound and informed investigation of the profession are suitable for the course.
  • Students willing to have advanced knowledge of a specialist body of theoretical and applied topics to a specialized field of professional ministry are a good match for it. 
  • Those who have an interest in solving complex problems and think rigorously and independently also are suitable for it.

How is Master of Ministry Course Beneficial?

  • The master's degree course provides opportunities for professional development at the Master's level in the field of professional ministry (Church theology). 
  • The course teaches creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations in the candidates. 
  • After passing the Master's degree course students can do critical analysis, systematic, practical and professional application to plan and execute a project or a piece of scholarship or research. 
  • They have also the option of taking up further studies as it provides a good and solid base for it.

Master of Ministry Employment Areas

  • Churches
  • Educational Institutes
  • Government Offices
  • NGOs
  • Political Party Offices
  • Politics
  • Religious Organisations

Master of Ministry Job Types

  • Pastors or Priest
  • Psychologist
  • Religion Professor
  • Social Worker