MASTER'S
DEGREE IN MINISTRY
ONLINE
The Master's Degree in Ministry Online is a Bible-based program developed to address the need of secular professionals that feel called to the ministry. If you are looking for an affordable degree that will train you to become a minister and better serve God in your church, community, or in the mission field, Lucent University has the right program for you.
OBJECTIVES
The goal of the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program is to equip those called to the ministry. Those who successfully complete the program will be prepared to fully exercise any ministerial activity including becoming pastors, church leaders, missionaries, chaplains, teachers, etc. Upon the completion of the Degree, you will be equipped to:
Become an effective preacher
Teach with authority
Evangelize with effectiveness
Understand the Scriptures
Lead with strategy
Teach with authority
Evangelize with effectiveness
Understand the Scriptures
Lead with strategy
Manage with professionalism
Grow your ministry
Defend the faith
Advance missions
Develop successful discipleship
Grow your ministry
Defend the faith
Advance missions
Develop successful discipleship
Affordable
Lucent University is breaking down the economic barriers to global ministry training by offering the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program at an affordable cost to all nations. The tuition for each different country is determined by the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) of the World Bank. Thus, the tuition price is based according to the country where the student lives. To check the monthly tuition for your country click here.
Low-cost, high-quality program
Simple monthly tuition
Free to apply
No hidden fees
Simple monthly tuition
Free to apply
No hidden fees
All materials included
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Graduate without debt
Scholarships available
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Graduate without debt
Scholarships available
TECHNOLOGY
Lucent University uses the most advanced educational system ever created to tech the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program. You will enjoy your class watching videos recorded by the best professors with perfect image and sound. Also, all the assignments are automatically organized for you. To know more about our Learning Management System click here.
Click on the videos below to watch sample classes of the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program. You will be amazed at the clarity, teaching styles, well-prepared content, and outstanding teaching abilities of our professors.
DR. GANDY
Leadership
CAREER
The Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program prepares students to lead, guide and teach their congregation through worship and religious education, provide spiritual leadership, guidance, and pastoral care to the members of their church. Also, you can provide their community with spiritual and religious support through public speaking and weekly servicers. Graduates with a Master's Degree in Ministry can develop a career as:
Worship Pastor
Lead Pastor
Senior Pastor
Teachers
Discipleship Directors
Organizational Administrators
Lead Pastor
Senior Pastor
Teachers
Discipleship Directors
Organizational Administrators
Minister
Religious Education Director
Church Administrator
Marriage/Family Advisor
Professors
Chaplain
Religious Education Director
Church Administrator
Marriage/Family Advisor
Professors
Chaplain
Professors
The professors that teach the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program hold advanced degrees from the most prestigious Bible Colleges, Seminaries, and Universities in the world including Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas Baptist University, and Gateway Seminary. Lucent selects professors based on their faithfulness to the Scriptures, their academic background, lifetime achievements, and their talent to deliver dynamic classes.
COURSES
The Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program has a total of 60 credit hours divided into 4 terms of 15 credit hours. Each term lasts approximately 6 months and is comprised of 5 courses. Each course includes video classes, video resources, reading, exams, writing projects, and interactions with Professors. Students may request to transfer credits from other institutions. Below you will find the list of the courses we offer in the program (course offer may vary). Click on the course title to view the description of each discipline.
COURSES FIRST TERM
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to provide an overview of the structure and usage of Modern English. The material covered in the course will provide basic knowledge of the form and function of Modern English and will be relevant to future courses in English composition. Topics include but are not limited to basic word structure, classification of words into what is traditionally known as ‘parts of speech’, description and analysis of various types of phrase structure and sentence structure, prescriptive verses, descriptive approaches to grammar, stylistic and dialectal variation in English syntax and grammaticalization and language change.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to train you in both the theology and methodology of personal evangelism. Through this course, you will be better equipped to both understand and apply effective methods of sharing the faith, answering questions, overcoming objectives, and following up with a seeker and/or a believer.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program as a survey of environmental, cultural, and social issues which add perspective to biblical interpretation. An introduction to the serious study of the Bible in its historical, cultural, and literary context. The course emphasizes the essential content, structure, and theological message of the Bible.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program for you to become acquainted with the following: some of the important literature in the field, especially with respect to the various approaches to doing a theology of the New Testament; The Existence of God, The Nature of God - relationship of biblical interpretation to a method of doing biblical theology; the theological relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament - The Messianic Prophecies; the integral relationship of New Testament theology to the ideas of the kingdom, and The Great Commission. New Testament Theology 1 covers the book of Matthew to Acts.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program as an introduction to basic expository preaching theory and skills, emphasizing the preparation and delivery of a textually derived proposition with accuracy, interest, clarity, and relevance. A study in the preparation of expository sermons. Attention is given to the types of expository preaching: paragraph, parable, biographical, etc. A study of the methods of interpretation, the formula of expository sermon outlines, and the preaching of expository sermons.
COURSES SECOND TERM
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to improve your ability to communicate in everyday situations in writing or speaking. Another focus of the programs is to lower the risk of others misunderstanding us. By studying the principles of communication, this course emphasizes the need for clarity and precision in written and spoken communication so that our audience may comprehend, and thus respond to, the content we present.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to equip you to present a rational defense of the Christian faith, to see Jesus in all his beauty and brilliance, and to winsomely point others to Jesus (and the gospel) as our greatest need. Topics we will explore include the existence and nature of God, the relationship between science and religion, the problem of pain and hell, religious pluralism, the nature of truth, religious exclusivity, the trustworthiness of the Bible, the historicity of the resurrection, and various cultural issues.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to with the goal make you acquainted with the following: some of the important literature in the field, especially with respect to the various approaches to doing a theology of the New Testament; The Existence of God, The Nature of God - relationship of biblical interpretation to a method of doing biblical theology; the theological relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament - The Messianic Prophecies; the integral relationship of New Testament theology to the ideas of the kingdom, and The Great Commission. New Testament Theology 2 covers the book of Romans to Revelation.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to equip you to prepare and deliver expository messages. You will learn methods and procedures that will help them standardize, facilitate preparation, and potentiality the effectiveness of your preaching, with the goal of transforming lives and produce mature churches through the accurate application of the Word of God.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to provide an overview of the structure of Servant Leadership. The material covered in the course will provide an introduction of the Early Leadership Theories, Supporters, Behaviors, Biblical Servant and applying Servant Leadership Theory.
COURSES THIRD TERM
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to give you an overview of the spiritual, professional, and personal life of a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The course provides the biblical basis, principles, and practices of the ministry career. The program focuses on the following areas: finding God's will, choosing your ministry, spiritual life, balancing ministry and family, implementing long-term vision, developing relationships within the church, church management, event planning, building programs, dealing with politics, denominational involvement, developing local leadership, dealing with sin, facing disappointment, combating pride, accountability, finances, and preparing for retirement.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to provide a general introduction to biblical pastoral counseling, including an overview of counseling theory and practice in the public, private and church settings. The approach to soul care will rely upon Scriptures and the comparison of the Biblical truth and human desires and expectations. The class will present a basic counseling methodology that will be applied to common counseling situations including the biblical perspective on family, relationships, forgiveness, self-control, and depression.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program as a survey of the Old Testament, employing thematic and exegetical methods. The historical background of each book will be presented according to its chronology and its role pointing to the coming of the Messiah. This survey will cover the books of Genesis through 2 Samuel.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to prepare you to effectively fulfill the Great Commission by developing systematic Bible training programs in your church and community. You will be presented techniques to organize and deliver Bible Study programs and measure the results of your projects. The course will cover both short events and long-term training programs. The course will also prepare you to defend the teachings of the Bible from the doctrines of the liberal and neo-pentecostal movements.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to allow you to be able to read and understand the basics of the Greek Bible using online tools, such as online lexicons, interlinears, and commentaries. When you complete the course, you will be able to better understand the Bible originals and apply this knowledge in your studies, devotional life, and sharing of the Word.
COURSES FOURTH TERM
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to give you a unique insight on the Bible History, from the time of the first written documents, until today’s modern translations in multiple languages. The course will cover the development of the Old Testament and the New Testament canon, and the major archaeological finds supporting the biblical narrative.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to acquaint you with the discourse between natural sciences and scriptural accounts. The course covers the theories of the beginning of the universe, basic notions of the scientific laws, geology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, classical mechanics and quantum physics, and the interference of the spiritual world in the natural world.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program as a survey of the Old Testament, employing thematic and exegetical methods. The historical background of each book will be presented according to its chronology and its role pointing to the coming of the Messiah. This survey will cover the books of I Kings through Malachi.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to prepare you for the practical aspects of servant-leadership as you perform administrative tasks in businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations. The program includes principles of project management, managing people, organization, delegation, supervision, building maintenance, encouragement, planning and executing strategies, developing financial budgets, and dealing with legal issues.
The course was developed for the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program to allow you to be able to read and understand the basics of the Hebrew Bible using online tools, such as online lexicons, interlinears, and commentaries. When you complete the course, you will be able to better understand the Bible originals and apply this knowledge in your studies, devotional life, and sharing of the Word.
Requirements
To enroll in the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program the candidate must have a High School Diploma or an equivalent secondary degree. Candidates that have English as their native language are exempt from taking the Test of English Comprehension (TEC).
Non-native speakers must take the TEC. The TEC is free of charge. The test has a total of 100 multiple choice questions. The candidate has 90 minutes to complete the test. In order to be approved to the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program, a minimum of 70% correct answers is required.
What Our Students Say
I enjoy the coursework immensely. I want to thank Lucent and let the professors know how much I am being blessed by their teaching.
John Washburn
USA
The courses really benefit me and expand the knowledge of evangelism. The materials make it easier to review the content.
Hee Seng Kok
Thailand
I am a Master's in ministry student, I’m enjoying the courses, and loving the program.
Felipe Pierre
Brazil
Thank you for the great online platform. I am very excited to explore the units of the course and connecting with a tutor.
Purushottam Dotel
Nepal
I'm thankful to Lucent for the golden opportunity to take the classes. The courses are high-quality, organized, materials are excellent, and the professors are true experts.
Boaz Odhiambo
Kenya
Enrollment
STEP 1. Fill out the enrollment form and select the Master's Degree in Ministry Online Program. After submitting the enrollment form you will receive a WELCOME EMAIL with instructions on how to set up your password.
STEP 2. After you set up your password you will take the free Test of English Comprehension (TEC). After completing the TEC, you will receive instructions on how to pay for your tuition. Those who have English as the first language are exempt from taking the TEC and will receive a welcome email with instructions to go directly to step 3.
STEP 3. Pay your monthly tuition. After your payment is completed your program will be available immediately to you.