master of arts in pastoral studies

the 48-hour master of arts in pastoral studies degree program serves students interested in advanced pastoral development in the areas of pastoral leadership, congregational care, and mission activation. the purpose of the degree is to enhance practical ministry skills that are contextualized for the issues congregations face today. the graduate program is restricted to recent graduates of lipscomb’s undergraduate program in pastoral leadership.  this collaboration with the college of bible and ministry’s undergraduate curriculum provides a uniquely sequenced training regimen over a five year period.  the goals of the m.a.p.s. include: the ability to interpret scripture; the skills to provide pastoral care; the ability to lead theologically within a context of ministry.

students may take classes on campus or online.  the m.a.p.s. includes a comprehensive examination based upon a case-study approach.