Integrated Master of Ministry

Duration

4 Years (8 semesters)

Distinctive

Integrating faith in contemporary contexts

Course Overview

List of Subjects

Integrated Master of Ministry is an accelerated dual Bible degree option for students to complete and graduate with two degrees, Bachelor of Ministry and Master of Ministry. Students enrolled in this program will have two years of Bachelor level training, and continue with Master level courses from their third year.

The primary objects of Integrated Master of Ministry are:
* To offer basic and more advanced Biblical understanding of Ministry, Counselling, Media and Business within four years. 
* To provide spiritual Leadership development and practical skills necessary for effective service in today’s Church and Society. 
* To enable students to communicate the Christian worldview in relevant ways for the transformation of communities in the Asian context. 

A unique feature of the Integrated Master of Ministry degree at Lakeview is the opportunity for students to specialize in one of four concentrations.

The major specializations are:

Christian Studies

Christian Counselling

Media Communications

Business Entrepreneurship

I Year
  1. Old Testament Survey
  2. New Testament Survey
  3. Spiritual Disciplines
  4. Study Methods
  5. Use of Computers and Internet
  6. English I
  7. The World of the Bible
  8. Principles of Christian Ministry
  9. History of Christianity
  10. Biblical Interpretation
  11. Public Speaking
  12. English II
  1. Life and Teachings of Christ
  2. Indian Church History
  3. Basic Bible Doctrines 1
  4. Major Religions
  5. Christian Ethics
  6. Basic Bible Doctrines 2
  7. Evangelism and Christian Missions
  8. Modern Indian Movements
  9. Introduction to Christian Education
  10. Ministry and Social Transformation
  11. Cross-cultural Internship
  1. Essential Bible Word Studies
  2. Spiritual Formation
  3. Christianity and Church Today
  4. New Life and Discipleship
  5. Basic Theology
  6. Communication Arts in Ministry
  7. Business by the Book
  8. Biblical Foundation of Marriage and Family
  9. Christ and Culture in India
  10. Effective Bible Teaching
  11. Major -1
  1. Leadership for Life and Ministry
  2. Psychology and Christian Counselling
  3. Christian Apologetics
  4. Indian Political Theology
  5. Romans and Galatians
  6. Thesis/Project Writing
  7. Major -2
  8. Major -3
  9. Organisational Management
  10. Seminar I
  11. Seminar II
  12. Major -4
  13. Major -5
  14. Major Internship
  1. Introduction to Biblical Greek
  2. Church and Social Systems
  3. Christian Mission in a Pluralistic Society
  4. Contextual Homiletics
  1. The Bible and Counselling
  2. Counselling Skills for Mission
  3. Marriage and Family Counselling
  4. Crisis Counselling
  1. Introduction to Media
  2. Research and Writing Skills
  3. Social Media in Ministry
  4. Media Production and Design
  5. Media Marketing Strategies
  1. The Bible and Business
  2. Advanced Business Entrepreneurship
  3. Business Process Management
  4. Business Leadership and Accounting