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36 credits
36 credits
required for program
Available online
Cost
$540 per credit
Timeframe
18–22 months
Available online
$540 per credit
18–22 months
Available online
$540 per credit
18–22 months
Expand your understanding of Christian leadership with a flexible Master’s in Ministry Leadership (MAML). You will be equipped with the tools needed to lead organizations, communicate effectively, and impact the world for Christ. Graduate prepared for leadership and Christian ministry in churches, nonprofits, and other faith-based organizations.
Our M.A. in Ministry Leadership degree is intentionally designed to be both realistically attainable and undeniably valuable. Discover an accelerated online MAML program designed to equip local church, non-profit, and lay leaders with tools for spiritual formation, biblical interpretation, and organizational leadership. And, experience it all within a supportive Christian community to encourage you as you live out your calling.
Find out more about our Master's in Ministry Leadership
View Program HandoutOptimize your Master’s in Ministry Leadership degree for your unique ministry goals. Customize your program by selecting one of six concentrations:
Still have questions about earning a Master’s in Ministry Leadership? Check out a few of our most frequently asked questions!
An M.A. in Ministry Leadership opens doors to pursue the ministry to which you are called. With an MAML degree, you will be prepared for leadership roles in a variety of settings.
What types of work are related to a Master’s in Ministry Leadership?
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apply toward a Master of Divinity degree. Graduate with both degrees in as few as 76 credits.
As you pursue a Master’s in Ministry Leadership at UNW, you will be challenged, grow in your own spiritual life, and develop strategies for reproducing leaders in a diverse world. Plus, engage in real Christian ministry experience through internships with the option to apply to an outside Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program to be trained for chaplaincy work. Ultimately, you will be prepared to lead and serve in various ministry contexts.
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Professors at Northwestern are focused on their students first. Our faculty include experts in their respective fields who want to help you grow in your faith while you earn your degree.