Master of Arts Degree in Ministry

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Credit information

Credit hours: 30

Avg. years to finish: 2

$495.90 per credit hour (2025–2026)

$384.43 monthly cost for online class with payment plan (4 total payments, 3-credit class).

Study Options

Online

Full Semesters
8-week Sessions

On campus

On Campus, Full Semesters
On Campus, Short Sessions

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Admissions

Online Learning

The purpose of this degree is to strengthen the Christian who wishes to engage in active ministry in a local church setting.

This program focuses on the practical application of the Bible to Christian ministry. Students grow in their ability to communicate the Word of God and in their understanding of the organization/operation of a local church.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to

demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the Word of God through expositional study.
offer a credible defense of sound doctrine.
integrate a greater understanding of Scripture into various ministry contexts.
evaluate current issues affecting ministry in light of biblical teaching.
apply the Word of God practically to ministry.

Ministry Courses

Course Requirements

All courses may be taken via online learning.

Theology TH 553

Theology TH 554

Doctrine and History of Preservation of the Text

Practical Ministry Electives (21 credits)

Choose from the following courses:

Biblical Counseling I

Biblical Counseling II

Principles of Bible Interpretation

I and II Corinthians

Expository Preaching

Philosophy of American Education

Pastoral Theology

Christian Education

Preaching through a New Testament Book

Preaching through an Old Testament Book

Management: Programming the Local Church

Church Trends and Changes in the Last Century

Ministry students are not required to have majored in Bible on the undergraduate level, but a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA is required.

All Applicants Must Submit the Following:

Application for Admission
Application Fee
Official College Transcripts
Admissions Essay

For more information, see General Admission Requirements.

You can complete all your coursework 100% online, without ever being required to come to PCC.

Courses are also offered on campus during short summer sessions (about 2 weeks each) and during the fall and spring semesters.

Short sessions on campus have start dates throughout the summer.
Online-learning sessions have multiple start dates throughout the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
On-campus semesters begin each fall and spring.

See the Calendar of Events for more information.

Your M.A. in Ministry must be completed within 7 years.

Top FAQs

While you’ll get the same full-length lectures as on-campus students, they’re prerecorded in-classroom so you can fit them around your schedule. Every lecture will be available 24/7 on your easy-to-use online dashboard.

PCC accepts or rejects credits based on its own institutional criteria, regardless of whether or not the school transferring credit is accredited.

At least 50 percent of the total credits required for a graduate degree must be completed at PTS or PCC. For more details, see academic credit policies.

Feel free to take semesters off when you need to! If you take off 12 months or more between classes, though, you’ll be considered a reenrolling student and need to reapply. Also keep in mind you have 7 years to complete your degree.