Develop a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
The MA in Missiology is designed to provide training for missionaries and others who serve or plan to serve in intercultural ministry and church multiplication positions.
Program Snapshot
| 60 | Credit Hours | 21 Classes |
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| 2 | Years to Complete | |
| $310 | Per Credit Hour | Learn more |
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| Next Start Date | February 3 | |
Prepare to take the gospel to the nations
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 20200 | Introduction to the Old Testament I | 3 |
| 20220 | Introduction to the Old Testament II | 3 |
| 22100 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| 22200 | Introduction to the New Testament I | 3 |
| 22220 | Introduction to the New Testament II | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I: Theological Prolegomena, and the Nature and Works of God | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II: Christ, Salvation, and the Holy Spirit | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III: Baptist Theology of Scripture and the Church, and Eschatology | 3 |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| Total | 27 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 30960 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism & Devotion | 3 |
| 32310 | Spiritual Warfare in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| 32750 | Biblical Basis and Historical Foundations of Missions | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 32980 | World Religions and Christian Mission | 3 |
| 33830 | Intercultural Church Planting | 3 |
| 45260 | Discipleship Ministry | 3 |
| Evangelism and Missions Electives | 6 | |
| Total | 30 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 3 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 42490 | The Cooperative Program1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | |
Total Master of Arts in Missiology: 60
- The Cooperative Program Course is a (one-time) non-curricular requirement. Students should enroll in the class during their first year of study.
- Continuing students should consult the Academic Catalog for the year in which they started for course requirements as the current requirements may have changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The M.A. in Missiology will prepare students cross-cultural missions roles or for church multiplication positions.
Students who are serving (or plan to serve) in full-time ministry are encouraged to consider the Master of Divinity program, as it contains a more robust core of bible, theology, and ministry training.
Students with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major) are eligible to apply for this concentration. It is not required that applicants have an academic background in biblical or ministry studies.
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Yes. Students with previous divinity credit may be able to transfer their credit into programs at Southern Seminary. See our Transfer Credit page for more information.
Missiology faculty include:
George H. Martin
Professor of Christian Missions and World Religions
J. Keith McKinley
Associate Professor of Christian Missions
Paul M. Akin
Provost; Associate Professor of Christian Missions
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Flexible Course Options
With multiple course delivery options you’ll find classes that fit around your schedule.
- 100% online degrees
- Main campus courses
- Hybrid campus intensive options
Financial Aid
We are committed to making your education affordable. Our Financial Aid office can connect you with institutional & outside sources of aid.
The Bevin Center for Missions Mobilization
Connecting the classroom to the mission field.
The Bevin Center for Missions Mobilization offers opportunities for you to glorify Christ as you engage unbelievers in Louisville, North America, and to the ends of the earth.
