Master of Christian Ministry Online
Master of Christian Ministry OnlinePrepare to lead and serve with a deeper biblical understanding and practical ministry skills. The Master of Christian Ministry at Kansas Christian College is designed for working adults who want Christ-centered graduate training in an online format, built around focused six-week courses.
Quick highlights:
- Six-week courses
- MCM program: 36 credit hours
Concentrations include Chaplaincy, Counseling, Missions, Pastoral Leadership, and TESOL
For the short term, the MCM is offered with the Pastoral Leadership concentration only.
Graduate-level Training for Ministry Leadership
The Master of Christian Ministry is designed to strengthen your knowledge of Scripture and equip you to lead effectively in ministry settings. You will grow in biblical interpretation, ministry leadership, and spiritual formation, with a focus on applying what you learn to real-world ministry practice.
This degree is built to help you lead with conviction, communicate clearly, and serve people with wisdom and integrity.
Choose a Concentration
The MCM includes multiple concentration options. Each concentration supports a unique calling and ministry context. For the short term, the MCM is offered with the Pastoral Leadership concentration only.
What You Will Learn and Be Able to Do
By the end of the Master of Christian Ministry program, students will be equipped to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Scripture and the ability to use hermeneutical and exegetical principles to interpret and apply the Word of God in life and ministry.
- Communicate a Biblically based and Spirit-empowered theology of ministry and leadership based on knowledge of the nature and mission of the Church.
- Apply Biblical and theological knowledge to one’s personal spiritual formation within the practices of ministry.
What You Will Study
The MCM is a 36-credit-hour program. You will complete core courses and then proceed to the courses required for your concentration.
MCM with Concentration Base (36 hours)
Core (15 hours)
- Research Methods and Development
- Hermeneutics
- Communicating for Life Change
- Leadership Essentials for Christian Ministry
- Bible Backgrounds
Concentration courses (21 hours)
Choose one concentration below, 7 courses total.
Chaplaincy concentration courses (21 hours)
- Intro to Chaplaincy
- Personal Evangelism in Chaplaincy
- Crisis Response and Trauma Care for Chaplains
- Self-Care for Chaplains
- Professional Chaplain Competencies
- Chaplaincy, the Constitution, and Religious Freedom
- Strategic Leadership for Chaplains
Counseling concentration courses (21 hours)
- Foundations of Human Growth and Development
- Counseling Theory
- Foundations of Marriage and Family Counseling
- Family Systems Theory
- Family Therapy
- Ministry of Counseling
- Care and Counseling Techniques
Missions concentration courses (21 hours)
- Intro to Mission and Migration
- Mission and Evangelism in the 21st Century
- History and Politics of Migration
- Transnational Identities
- Mission to Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers
- Mission to International Students
- Global Evangelism and Discipleship
Pastoral Leadership concentration courses (21 hours)
- Old Testament
- Mission and Evangelism in the 21st Century
- New Testament
- Ministry of Counseling
- Strategic Ministry Leadership
- Theology of Holiness
- Foundations of Biblical Preaching
TESOL concentration courses (21 hours)
- Teaching Reading, Writing, and Grammar
- Teaching Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
- Theoretical Foundations of Language Teaching
- Advanced English Grammar
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Introduction to Syntax
- TESOL Practicum and Internship
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are exploring the Master of Christian Ministry and want help confirming your concentration, timeline, or next step, our admissions team will help you map a plan that fits your goals and calling.
Email admissions@kansaschristian.edu
Note: Courses and program details are subject to change through normal academic processes.
