Earn Your Master of Arts in Christian Formation
Ministries of Christian formation create opportunities to invite the Holy Spirit into the lives of individuals 和 communities as a transformative presence. Earn your master of arts in Christian formation (MACF) to be better equipped to lead these ministries with a thorough foundation in the Bible, 神学, 精神的形成, as well as specialized coursework relevant to your context. Whether you are called as a children’s or youth pastor, 营总监, 或者成人教育者, the MACF will help you develop the skills you need to walk with your congregation or community as they seek God’s will 和 presence in their lives.
职业发展
社区生活
At North Park Theological 神学院, our community extends beyond the classroom to support you 和 provide formational learning opportunities on campus 和 ac罗斯 芝加哥. 我们的校内住宿选择, 社区活动, 和 worship services will help you connect with your faculty, 同行, 和邻居.
领域的教育
As a companion to your academic work in our Master of Arts in Christian Formation, you’ll complete seven credits of 领域的教育. 我们的 领域的教育 program is designed to compliment the work in both the classroom 和 learning community while better preparing you for 部. The program will include both cultural competency 和 theological reflection experiences, as well as supervised practical training in an internship.
课程范围及要求
This 48-hour degree includes courses in the Bible, 历史, 神学, 精神的形成, 部, 和 Christian education 和 formation. 你会 also be able to select elective courses that fit your own educational goals 和 部 context. 学位可以在 四个 年 of 兼职的研究. Distance students join their classmates on campus twice a year for in-person intensive 类 和 参与 in 类 基本交流罗斯 秋季和春季学期
ECC中的凭据
Ordination in the 福音圣约教会 is a multi-step process that requires advanced theological training. The 神学院 has developed the MACF to prepare students for 按立圣言与服务, 和 will also walk alongside you as you move into 部 和 the credentialing process. 我们的 呼召牧师 experience is designed specifically for individuals wanting to serve in Covenant churches.