The master of arts in Christian formation can be completed in two years of full-time study. Some requirements, such as internships, may need to be completed over summers, and you may also opt to take courses in the intensive terms. For full-time students, we suggest the following course sequence to complete your degree in two years, in fall and spring semesters of each year.
Options also exist for part-time and distance-learning students. Learn more about the variety of course formats and options for extending your program beyond four years.
Year One: Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BIBL 5210 | Old Testament 1: Pentateuch & Interpretation | 3 |
| HSTY 5210 | Christian History 1: The Early Church to the Early Reformation | 3 |
| SPFM 5201 | Journey: the Story of Our Lives | 1 |
| General or Cultural Diversity Elective | 3 | |
| FLDC 5300 | Vocational Excellence | 1 |
| Total | 11 (10 academic, 1 field education) |
Year One: Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| CEDF 5100 | Christian Education and Formation in the Church | 3 |
| BIBL 5202 | New Testament 1: The Texts and Their World | 3 |
| THEO 5110 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| SPFM 5211 | Intercultural Spirituality: The Road Together | 1 |
| CEDF/MNST **** | Christian Formation or Ministry Electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 (13 academic) |
Year Two: Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BIBL 5220 | Old Testament 2: Prophets and Preaching Legacy | 3 |
| Or BIBL 5230 Old Testament 3: Wisdom and Israel’s Praise | 3 | |
| THEO 5120 | Christian Worship | 3 |
| CEDF/MNST **** | Christian Formation or Ministry Elective | 3 |
| General or Cultural Diversity Elective | 3 | |
| SPFM | Spiritual Formation Elective | 1 |
| FLDC 7315 | Cultural Competency Module | 3 |
| Total | 13-14 (12-13 academic, 1 field education) |
Year Two: Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MNST 5108 | Ministry Identity and Practice | 3 |
| BIBL 5250 | New Testament 2: The Texts and their Theology | 3 |
| CEDF/MNST **** | Christian Formation or Ministry Elective | 3 |
| SPFM **** | Spiritual Formation Elective | 1 |
| Denominational Elective | 3 | |
| FLDC 7318 | Theological Reflection Module | 1 |
| Total | 11 (10 academic, 1 field education) |
Total Academic Credit Hours: 48
Total Field Education Credit Hours: 8
Students who will seek Ordination to Word and Service in the Evangelical Covenant Church are recommended to complete HSTY 7300 History and Theology of the Covenant as their general elective.