School of Ministry
School of Ministry developing more options for less money
Roy Danielian
Anyone who believes earning a master’s degree in five years happens only in fiction novels may want to reconsider. Corban University School of Ministry (CUSM) has a new Fast Track Program that is giving Master of Arts and Master of Divinity students a way to shave one full year off their education schedule without sacrificing the high quality classes for which the school is known.
Doug Pfeiler
Fast Track allows ministry students to complete an MA in Christian Leadership in five years or a Master of Divinity degree in six years. It normally takes six or seven years respectively to earn the same degrees. “What we’ve done is eliminate the overlap of classes that students would have to take when entering the School of Ministry,” said Greg Trull, Corban’s dean of ministries. “It gives students with a call to ministry one less year of debt they may have to accrue as a result of their education.” The program is ideal for incoming freshmen or sophomores who want to go into ministry. Students will complete their core undergraduate work by the end of their third year. After that, they have the option of finishing their master’s degree online or at Corban’s School of Ministry campus in the Puget Sound area. Overlapping classes, such as the Spiritual Formation class, would be taken their fourth year in conjunction with other master’s level coursework.
KeriAnn Rumrey
“We are excited to be able to offer a significant number of students a new option,” Trull said. “With all of the concern in American education about getting your money’s worth, this is a practical way to put God’s future ministry leaders into their roles faster without sacrificing the Christ-centered curriculum that sets Corban apart.” The School of Ministry is continuing to prepare 21st century leaders for effective ministry in church and para-church roles. Campuses in Salem and the Puget Sound, as well as online and module formats, are changing the way education is delivered. This feature enables leadership personnel to advance their education while maintaining their current ministry.
FFor or more information about CUSM programs and schedules, ccontact ontact admissions counselor Karen Pease: kpease@corban.edu
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