The Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership (MAML) is designed for persons preparing for Christian ministry, with a particular view towards persons who wish to minister in cross-cultural or multicultural environments. The program is suitable for persons seeking academic preparation for service as missionaries, cross-cultural workers, pastors, teachers, and researchers.
The MAML has two tracks. The Missions/ICS emphasis track has a core of missions and ICS courses, coupled with a Bible & theology core, as well as some courses in practical ministry skills that complement the direct missions/ICS courses. The MAML also offers a General Ministry Track, with the same Bible & theology core, but with relatively more courses in general ministry skills.
The MAML program requires a minimum of 40 semester, which may be completed in two academic years. As many as ten semester units of graduate work (25% of the program) may be transferred in from another school.
Program Flexibility
If students believe it will better accomplish their personal educational and ministry objectives, they may request to substitute up to two other Bible, theology or ministry courses from AEU's Catalog for the standard courses in the MAML, if those courses are compatible with the purpose and goals of the MAML program. The final decision rests with the Academic Dean's office.
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The criteria for entrance to the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies degree are:
1. Completion of Application Form for Admission.
2. One letter of recommendation from faculty, counselors, school administrators, employers, or church leaders.
3. Possession of or candidacy for an accredited Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
[Completion of a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) is required before formally enrolling in the program.]
4. A statement of the applicant’s Christian faith and vision for ministry.
5. One recent photograph.
6. An official transcript from the student's college or university.
7. Payment of $100.00 application fee.
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Bible Pre-requisites 9 Units These courses may be taken through AEU, or equivalent courses may be transferred in from an accredited school. BS 102 Biblical InterpretationBS 103 Old Testament Survey BS 104 New Testament Survey Bible & Theology Core 18 Units All MAML students take the three required courses, and select from the Limited Electives, below. The following three courses are required for all MAML students:BS 525 Pentateuch BS 604 The Gospels & the Life of Christ BS 627 Pauline & General Epistles Limited Elective – Choose one of the following church history courses: CH 525 History of Christianity I CH 526 History of Christianity II Limited Electives – Choose two of the following theology courses: TH 511 Revelation, and Theology Proper TH 513 Soteriology and Christology TH 522 The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit |
Missions / ICS Emphasis Track 22 Units The following six courses are required for all students in the Missions /ICS track: PT 519 Evangelism & Mission in the Postmodern Era PT 556 Church Planting & Growth MS 599 World Religion and Missions MS 637 Power Encounters in Missions & Evangelism PT 510 Digital Literacy and Technology PM 601 Practicum/Internship I (one credit) Limited Electives – Choose two of the following practical theology courses: PT 501 Pastoral Ministry PT 503 Homiletics (expository preaching) PT 545 Christian Leadership General Ministry Track 22 Units The following three courses are required for all students in the General Track: MS 599 World Religions and Mission PT 510 Digital Literacy and Technology PM 601 Practicum/Internship I (one credit) Limited Electives – Choose two of the following practical theology courses: PT 503 Homiletics (expository preaching) PT 505 Theology and Practice of Worship PT 545 Christian Leadership Limited Electives – Choose one of the following two courses: PT 519 Evangelism and Mission in the Postmodern Era PT 556 Church Planting & Growth Limited Electives – Choose two of the following practical ministry courses: PT 501 Pastoral Ministry MC 501 Marriage & Family Counselling CE 607 Christian Education |