Master's Degree

Master of Arts in Small Church Ministry

Broadening understanding and perspective of Small Church Ministry at the Master's level. 8 courses, 40 hours — all core.

About This Program

The Master of Arts in Small Church Ministry provides an opportunity for the student to pursue courses that broaden understanding and perspective of Small Church Ministry at the Master's level.

The program consists of eight courses equivalent to forty hours of study. All eight required courses must be core courses — electives are not available for this degree.

Once a textbook is read, a 10 to 20 page paper describing what was read must be submitted for grading.

Courses/Textbooks may not be utilized for more than one degree program.

Degree Requirements

RequirementCourses / Hours
Total Courses8 courses / 40 hours
Core CoursesAll 8 required
Elective CoursesN/A

Tuition

Per Semester

$2,195

4 semesters · $8,780 total est. cost

Monthly Plan

$400/mo

$200 deposit, then $400/month. Choose your settlement option.

Pay in Full

Save $300

$8,480

Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.

* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.

Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks

Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below.

SCM 500

Small Church Essentials: Field-Tested Principles for Leading a Healthy Congregation of under 250

by Karl Vaters. Moody Publishers, 2018

SCM 501

Feels Like Home: How Rediscovering the Church as Family Changes Everything

by Lee Eclov & Collin Hansen. Moody Publishers, 2019

SCM 502

The More-with-Less Church: Maximize Your Money, Space, Time, and People to Multiply Ministry Impact

by Eddy Hall, Ray Bowman, J. Skip Machmer. Baker Books, 2014

SCM 503

The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor: Proven Practices for Balancing the Demands of Leading Your Church

by Gary McIntosh. Baker Books, 2021

SCM 504

Reality Check for the Church: Discovering a Unique Vision for the Small Church

by Ron Johnston. Word Alive Press, 2013

SCM 505

On the Wings of Eagles: A Handbook for Pastors of Rural Churches

by Daniel Work. Shepherd's Staff, 2021

Ready to Begin?

Apply today and start your journey toward a Master's Degree in theology and ministry.