Ministry to Women
Graduate Degree Program Options
Master of Divinity in Christian Education - Women's Ministry Leadership
87-88 hours total (up to 12 hours in Ministry to Women)
Master of Arts in Christian Education - Women's Ministry Leadership
60 hours total (up to 9 hours in Ministry to Women)
Master of Arts in Discipleship
36 hours total (up to 6 hours in Ministry to Women)
Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership (new degree coming Fall 2020!)
Graduate Certificate
15 hours of ministry to women courses
Frequently Asked Questions:
Which degree should I choose?
Each degree has a specific focus depending on the length of time and number of courses that you would like to study. The Master of Arts in Discipleship (MADI) and Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership (MAML) will offer select core courses in each area of Biblical and Theological studies as well as practical Church Ministry Leadership while the Master of Arts in Christian Education and the Master of Divinity in Christian Education will offer a broader focus in each area of study.
Which degrees can I study?
Any degree! Students can choose from any degree program offered. The programs highlighted on this page incorporate a specific focus in Ministry to Women. However, these courses can be taken in any degree program that offers free electives as well!
Can I complete my degree online?
Yes! Each of these degrees and the graduate certificate can be completed fully online! You can also incorporate a combination of online and workshop or semester length NOLA2UFlex courses if you would like a classroom experience as well.
Ministry to Women courses are designed in a variety of formats, including semester length (NOLA2UFlex), on campus workshops, online, hybrid, and practicums. All degrees listed can be completed fully online, or students can choose a combination of online and on-campus workshop or semester length courses. Our programs can be tailored to fit your busy ministry lifestyle!
What is the cost of the program?
Check out the following link for current tuition rates. Tuition rates and fees are determined per credit hour of courses taken.
What courses would I take?
You can choose from the following list below. Courses are offered on a rotating cycle of approx. 2 years.
Required Women's Ministry Core Courses | |
Foundations in Ministry to Women OR | 3 Hours |
Ministry to Women through the Local Church* (+ any 1 hr WM elective listed below) |
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Advanced Ministry to Women OR | 3 Hours |
Mentoring in Ministry to Women | |
Women's Ministry Electives | |
Disciple Making and Mentoring for Women | 2 Hours |
Public Speaking for Women | 2 Hours |
Leadership Skills for Women | 2 Hours |
Bible Study Design and Writing for Women | 2 Hours |
Emerging Generations in Ministry to Women | 2 Hours |
Intercultural Missions and Ministry to Women | 2 Hours |
Spiritual Gifts for Women | 1 Hour |
Lifestyle Witnessing for Women | 1 Hour |
Lay Counseling for Women | 1 Hour |
Ministry to Mothers | 1 Hour |
Biblical Womanhood | 1-3 Hours |
A Survey of Feminist Theology | 1-3 Hours |
Teaching Basic Baptist Beliefs | 1 Hour |
Questions? Email womensacademic@nobts.edu or call 1-800-NOBTS-01 ext. 8053.
We look forward to hearing from you!