Master of Ministry (MMin)
A two-year postgraduate programme designed to enhance the practice of contemporary ministry for pastors, priests, and ministry professionals.
Best for:Best for ministers, pastors, and priests seeking to deepen their theological knowledge and professional practice.
Overview
The Master of Ministry (MMin) at the University of Otago is a specialized postgraduate degree aimed at individuals currently engaged in various forms of ministry. The programme integrates theological scholarship with practical application, offering students the opportunity to explore Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, and Pastoral Studies. It is structured to be completed in a minimum of two years of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. Participants engage in an ongoing process that bridges academic theological learning with the realities of contemporary ministry practice.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced theological study and research within the fields of Biblical, historical, and pastoral studies.
- Apply academic theological frameworks to contemporary ministry challenges and practices.
- Participate in an ongoing process of integrating theoretical learning with practical ministry experience.
- Complete the required coursework and academic assessments over a minimum of two years.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
Degree offered: Master of Ministry (MMin)
Language: English proficiency required for academic study.
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated involvement in ministry or pastoral work.
- Capacity for advanced theological reflection and academic writing.
- Commitment to a two-year full-time or equivalent part-time study programme.
- Open to ministers, priests, pastors, and other ministry professionals.
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official University of Otago programme page to review specific entry requirements and submission procedures. Applications are processed through the university's formal admissions portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of ministry experience
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