A program as unique as your calling.
Embrace spiritual and professional formation to prepare for the journey ahead. The MA in Christian Leadership (MACL) is flexible by design, providing a core of spiritual formation, biblical and theological courses that are supplemented by electives in a chosen area of specialization. Complete the exploration of your calling with supervised practical experience.
Students interested in chaplaincy can work toward APC board certification through an MACL with Chaplaincy concentration.
Why EMS? Flexibility, personal formation, and a breadth of resources.
- Our formation classes will encourage you to focus on your own formation during the seminary journey, helping you to be healthier in your vocation.
- You will develop relationships with faculty who can provide mentoring and advice in your ministry.
Possible Ministry Specializations:
- Christian spiritual formation
- Chaplaincy (see concentration curriculum) and pastoral care
- Congregational ministries (e.g. children and youth, education, and worship)
- Intercultural ministry
*UMC students seeking deacon ordination need to to check with his/her conference to confirm all requirements are met. A specified degree plan can be found in the seminary catalog.
