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A unique strength of Eastern Mennonite Seminary is our formation program. We believe that focusing on one’s own formation during the seminary journey is the way for ministering persons to be healthy and whole in their vocations. For this degree, two formation courses are required. Two courses in Formation in God’s Story help students understand their connection to God’s story as found in Scripture in conversation with their own life stories being written in the present through growing spiritual practices. Additional Formation studies can be done as part of the students’ specializations. Persons considering advanced academic master or doctoral studies should pursue the Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Religion degree rather than the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership.
Normally 16 hours of resident study are required.
Master of Christian Leadership Core Curriculum Design
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Choose two Biblical Studies course (6)
Any BVG, BVOT or BVNT courses
Recommended - BVG 621 Interpreting the Biblical Text
Choose one Worship Course: (2-3)
SMCL 642 Congregational Worship (3) SMCL 682 Public Worship (3)
FS 683 Intergenerational Worship (2)
FS 693 Prayer Practices in Worship (2)
*CM621 Evangelism: Living to Tell
- strongly recommended; required for United Methodist deacon students
Students will complete the following or the UM studies
Choose two Advanced Theological studies courses (6)
CTT course
CTE course
CTH course
OR
United Methodist Studies (6)
(Student needs to check with his/her conference to confirm all requirements are met)
CM 670 U.M. Studies I (3)
CM 680 U.M. Studies II (3)
Ministry Specialization and Electives (12-16) EMU graduate certificates may fill ministry specializations; see, e.g., Transformative Leadership
*CM621 Evangelism: Living to Tell
- strongly recommended; required for United Methodist deacon students
At least 3 sh of supervised ministry experience; options below:
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Total of 48 SH
Core courses: 33-3736
Elective – guided by specialized specialization focus: 12-15