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MA in Ministerial Leadership (MAML)

Make your church more fruitful for the Kingdom with this subscription-based degree.

As the flagship master's degree of the Barnett College of Ministry & Theology, the Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (MAML) at SEU is an experience that will broaden your pastoral knowledge while enhancing your own spiritual journey.

Pastors and ministry leaders with graduate degrees bring a higher caliber of preaching, teaching, and leadership to their congregations. Your MAML classes will give you strategies to sharpen your character and the theological, biblical and practical knowledge to improve your local ministry.

Our experienced professors, many with decades of experience in both teaching and leading, will help you navigate the personal challenges in Christian leadership, such as balancing the need to be open and honest while also practicing sound judgment. We'll also give you methods to meet the diverse needs of a congregation in the 21st century.

New in 2025: Customize your degree and gain credit for your existing ministry knowledge and experience through our new Subscription-Based Learning Model.

Program

MA in Ministerial Leadership (MAML)

Tracks

Ministry, Leadership

Delivery

Online

Degree

Master of Arts

College

Barnett College of Ministry & Theology

Credit Hours

36

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Career Possibilities 

  • Pastoral staff

  • Parachurch leader

  • Overseas missionary

  • Church planter

  • Campus pastor

  • Church administrator

Make your church more fruitful for the Kingdom with this subscription-based degree.

Whether you have worked in ministry for a long time or you are just beginning your journey, this innovative new approach offers you customizable learning pathways. Engage in personalized mentorship — which will help you grow both academically and holistically — as you set your own pace to progress through structured coursework tailored to your individual needs. This dynamic, interactive online learning environment will also give you the opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in ways that recognize your prior knowledge and experience — no matter where you are in your ministry career.

This format is designed to enhance your learning experience by providing greater flexibility, mentor-driven guidance, focus on real-world competency, and affordability.


 

For just $399 per month, your subscription includes all coursework, fees,* learning resources, and faculty support toward earning your MAML. You can take up to 12 credit hours per semester, allowing you to complete your degree on your schedule.


For your convenience, this fee will be automatically charged each month (starting on the date you first subscribe, and then monthly on that date thereafter) using the payment method you provide upon enrollment.


Financial Aid
Due to the significantly discounted nature of this program format, financial aid is not available. See the chart below for examples of the cost savings possible with this format.

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