Program of Studies
Required: 48 semester hours; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Spiritual Formation
| SF 511 | Principles of Spiritual Formation I | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Bible
| BIB 501 | Genesis through Song of Solomon | 3 |
| BIB 502 | Isaiah through Malachi | 3 |
| BIB 513 | Pauline & General Epistles | 3 |
| BIB 514 | Gospels, Acts, Revelation | 3 |
| BIB 509 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Theology
| TH 507 | Christian Theology I | 4 |
| TH 508 | Christian Theology II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Cultural Engagement
| IS 701 | Christian Theology and World Religions | 3 |
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| IS 642 | Theology of Cultural Engagement | 3 |
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| IS 612 | Biblical Theology of Missions | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Pastoral
| PM 605 | Principles of Leadership for God's People | 2 |
| PM 711 | Theology of Community and Ministry | 2 |
| PR 708 | Communication Skills for Ministry & Lab | 4 |
| MM 700 | Mentored Ministry-MACL | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Electives
Total Credit Hours: 48
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Advanced Standing Option
For those students who qualify for advanced standing, up to 12 credits may be waived with credit. See process for “Advanced Standing – Waiver of Course and Credit”.
Courses which are eligible for waiver are as follows:
Student must complete the waiver of course and credit process prior to the start of their second semester of enrollment.
Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Emphasis Areas
Students have the opportunity to craft the emphasis of their degree. Multnomah Biblical Seminary offers courses in various disciplines. Students can choose the electives they feel best suit their call and ministry interests. Some electives you can choose from:
Christian Leadership and Counseling
| CN 721 | Foundations in Biblical Counseling | 2 |
| CN 723 | Practicum Counseling | 1 |
| CN 724 | Marital Counseling | 2 |
| CN 726 | Crisis Counseling & Recovery Care | 2 |
| CN 728 | Growth & Development Through Life Stages | 2 |
| COU 501 | Basic Counseling Skills for Church Ministry | 1 |
| COU 502 | Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, and Addiction | 1 |
| COU 503 | Ethics, Boundaries, and Reporting | 1 |
| COU 504 | Mood Disorders, Grief, and Loss | 1 |
| COU 505 | Couples, Youth, and Families | 1 |
| COU 506 | Crisis and Suicide | 1 |
| PM 608 | Ministry Management & Development | 3 |
| PM 626 | Youth Ministry Methods | 2 |
| PM 627 | Film, Theology & Ministry | 2 |
| PM 645 | Biblical Evangelism for the 21st Century | 2 |
| PM 707 | Dynamics of Ministry Mobilization | 2 |
| PM 734 | Conflict Transformation | 2 |
Intercultural Studies
| IS 604 | Cultural Anthropology | 2 |
| IS 607 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| IS 612 | Biblical Theology of Missions | 3 |
| IS 642 | Theology of Cultural Engagement | 3 |
Spiritual Formation
| SF 512 | Principles of Spiritual Formation II | 2 |
| SF 666 | Spiritual Warfare | 2 |
| SF 714 | Prayer | 2 |
| SF 740 | Guided Studies in Spiritual Formation | 1 |
Bible / Theology