Prepare to Preach God’s Word and Lead a Church with Excellence and Impact
Moody Online’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies features outstanding leadership training that will enable you to excel in your role of leading a church or serving on a church staff. You can choose from three dynamic concentrations: Biblical Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, and Advanced Track. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply what you’re learning in practical ministry. Our online program will allow you to study in flexible formats that fit your schedule and needs.
This program is also offered on our Chicago and Michigan campuses
Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry
This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.
Association for Biblical Higher Education
Association of Theological Schools
Higher Learning Commission
Concentrations
Biblical Preaching
This concentration teaches you to effectively preach the Scriptures in a variety of contexts. You will learn to prepare and deliver expository sermons while developing a philosophy of preaching that integrates theology, hermeneutics, and cultural perspectives.
Concentration Courses
- Communication of Biblical Truth
- Preaching Narrative and Parabolic Literature
- Preaching Poetic and Prophetic Literature
- Advanced Homiletics
- Contextualized Preaching
- Theology and Preaching
Pastoral Ministry
The pastoral ministry concentration helps you develop a deep awareness of how the church interacts with modern culture. You will practice advanced homiletics as well as pastoral skills in a counseling environment.
Concentration Courses
- Communication of Biblical Truth
- Pastoral Procedures and Practices
- Pastoral Counseling
- Professional Ethics
- Biblical Spiritual Formation
- Biblical Spiritual Formation Lab
Advanced Track
If you’ve completed Hermeneutics or Old Testament and New Testament Survey in previous undergraduate programs, this concentration allows you to gain nine additional hours of advanced instruction for your program core classes to build on previous undergraduate experience.
Concentration Courses
- Communication of Biblical Truth
- Theology and Practice of Congregational Worship
- Contemporary Issues in Pastoral Ministry
- Pastoral Procedures and Practices
Life at Moody Online
Moody Online will welcome you into a diverse online community of fellow students from around the world, encouraging you to build relationships as you learn online. You’ll also:
- Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
- Apply what you learn in your real-life ministry.
- Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.
- Watch chapel online.
- Access library services.
- Attend MTS lecture webinars.
Meet Our Faculty
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