Why choose the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Degree at OCC?
High Quality Education
For over 80 years, OCC has trained men and women for Christian service through deep biblical study. We believe that ministry principles grounded in Scripture provide profound cultural agility regardless of your kingdom calling.
Personal Transformation
Education, at its best, is a process of discipleship, and discipleship, according to Scripture (Galatians 2:20), is the process of transforming you into the hands and feet of Jesus.
Spirit-Centered Community
When you join the master’s program at OCC, you are partnering with God’s Spirit by connecting with Christ’s community represented by fellow kingdom workers across the world.
Who is this degree for?
Anyone called to or entrusted with directly engaging God’s Word to shape God’s people into Christ’s image, especially:
· Discipleship Pastors · Senior Ministers · Associate Ministers · Student Ministers · Small Groups Pastors
Those without a Bible college undergraduate degree are encouraged to pursue this degree program.
Featured Degree Courses
Contextualized Hermeneutics
A critical examination of various principles of interpretation through the book of Acts intentionally engaging in missiological, pastoral, and historical-grammatical contextual analysis. Students will learn both general and specific hermeneutical principles necessary to acquire and apply scriptural insights to various contexts.
Christian Doctrine and Theology
A survey of Christian Doctrine and Theology based on historical, theological, and philosophical inquiry with special emphasis on the first six centuries of the church. Students will learn to navigate theological categories and controversies with special emphasis on the articulation of core Christian doctrine and scriptural contexts.
Worldview and Cultural Discernment
This course outlines and analyzes the content of the many worldview systems operative in our world today from a Christian worldview rooted in Scripture. Attention is paid to the development of these worldviews over time as well as their many present applications. Students will learn how to understand and appreciate these worldviews, and how to evaluate and respond from a Christian worldview perspective.
Biblical Theology of Mission
A critical examination of the principles of missiology as seen in Scripture specifically engaging the major historical and theological perspectives on mission. Students will learn to distinguish missiological approaches with a particular emphasis given to the significance of Abrahamic covenant in Missio Dei theology.
Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
An examination of the biblical truths that guide how spiritual practices become helpful to the spiritual journey of the individual and groups. Students will learn why spiritual practices are important, how they can be approached healthily and unhealthily, and how to apply certain spiritual practices for specific seasons of the spiritual journey.
Greek 1
An introductory examination of New Testament Greek with emphasis on vocabulary, grammar basics, and language tools. Students will learn basic translation principles and implications of various linguistic nuances in the biblical text.
Looking for more course information?
View all course information in our catalog and find courses offered during the next term.
Just like in our undergraduate program, Ozark’s master’s program faculty set us apart. You’ll learn from practitioner professors—men and women with hands-on experience in their fields—in a distinctively Christ-centered community.
How much is tuition?
Each graduate credit hour at OCC is $490 plus fees.
Are there scholarships available for graduate students?
Yes! You can find all of our scholarship information here. And fill out your FAFSA with Ozark's code, 015569.
Is OCC accredited?
Yes, Ozark Christian College holds dual accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and with the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
Is the master’s program online?
Yes, the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry can be a fully online, 30-hour degree. Or, choose from three 36-hour concentrations with required on-campus intensives.
In the three 36-hour concentrations, a majority of your coursework will be online.
· 80% of your coursework is personal study on your own schedule (research, writing, online discussion posts, etc.).
· 20% of your coursework is community interaction on a pre-arranged schedule (Zoom, in-person intensives, virtual seats, etc.).
