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DEGREE: Master of Christian Ministry ORU Online Learning: MCM** Hours in ORU distinctives 3
MAJOR: Hours in core 18
CONCENTRATION: Hours in electives 9
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Above is a list of courses that must be taken in order to complete your degree The order may change due to the availability of courses or previous graduate course work.
However, it is suggested that you follow this degree plan format. (NOTE: This is not your transfer evaluation!)
Please note that taking more than 8 credit hours per 7-week term is neither recommended nor allowed without petition.
*Students who completed Health Fitness I and II as undergraduates at ORU must substitute two HPE Activity courses for GHPE 503 from:
GHPE 515 Graduate Aerobics (0.5 credit hours); GPHE 525 Graduate Walk for Fitness (0.5 credit hours); or HPE Activity Course (0.5-1 credit hours).
**The Master of Christian Ministry (M.Cm.) falls under ORU’s institutional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission. In contrast to this general master degree
online, ORU’s Graduate School of Theology and Ministry offers six specialized accredited degrees recognized by the Association of Theological Schools
in the United States and Canada.
Core
Biblical Hermeneutics (GMCM 507) 3
Introduction to Theology (GMCM 518) 3
Old Testament Synthesis (GMCM 551) 3
New Testament Synthesis (GMCM 571) 3
Teaching Ministries (GMCM 549) 3
Capstone Project (GMCM 593) (Prerequisite: 24 hours completed in program or advisor's permission) 2
Capstone Presentation (GMCM 595) (Prerequisite or Corequisite: GMCM 593 or advisor's permission) 1
Core Total 18
Electives
Master of Christian Ministry Electives (Choice of three of the following:) 9
GMCM 558 Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
GMCM 673 Introduction to Pastoral Care
GMCM 734 Leadership for Team Ministries
GMCM 749 Directed Study
Electives Total 9
Degree Total 30
*Students who completed Health Fitness I and II as undergraduates at ORU must substitute two HPE Activity courses for
GHPE 503 from: GHPE 515 Graduate Aerobics (0.5 credit hours); GPHE 525 Graduate Walk for Fitness (0.5 credit hours);
or HPE Activity Course (0.5-1 credit hours).
**The Master of Christian Ministry (M.Cm.) falls under ORU’s institutional accreditation with the Higher Learning
Commission. In contrast to this general master degree online, ORU’s Graduate School of Theology and Ministry offers
six specialized accredited degrees recognized by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.