Ignite Your Calling.
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Interlock faith and purpose as you expand your understanding of Christian leadership.
Step into your calling in ministry.
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At UNW you’ll encounter an online Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership that’s not only realistically attainable, but undeniably valuable. So you can graduate equipped to serve effectively, lead commendably, and infuse light into today’s world.
Discover a flexible program designed to explore Christian leadership in churches, nonprofits, and other faith-based organizations. Collaboratively designed student-friendly courses cover everything from effective communication and organizational leadership to church management and global ministry.
Plus, benefit from expert faculty who are active in ministry. Dig deeper into real-world skills. Gain insight into ministry experiences. And develop strategies to maximize leadership impact.
And do it all within a supportive Christian environment to encourage you as you ignite your calling.
"I use the things that I learned in my Bible and ministry classes every day. There are times that I can recall exactly which class I learned how to handle a situation with my youth group students or the Bible class where I learned about a topic that I plan to teach about. UNW equipped me to teach the Word of God and to be a leader in the local church."
Emma Larson
Ready to explore enrolling in the online MAML program at UNW?
100+ Research Databases
Access more than 100 virtual professional collections with thousands of titles through the Berntsen Library at UNW.
100% Expert Faculty
Gain front-row access to expert professors who are all active in ministry.
18–22 Months
Complete your M.A. in Ministry Leadership in as little as 18–22 months.
6 Emphasis Tracks
Choose from six 12-credit emphasis tracks to customize the program for your ministry goals.
At UNW, we want to encourage and support you as you ignite your calling in ministry. Still have questions? Check out a few of our FAQs below:
Definitely. We know it can be nerve-wracking to take the next step toward your goals, especially as you consider how pursuing a degree will fit into your busy life.
That’s why we’ve created a value-packed MAML program that provides a manageable workload for a busy adult. Experience flexible education and student-friendly courses all within a convenient online format — so you can complete coursework when it’s convenient for you.
Yes! It is a top priority to make quality education affordable so that you can ignite your calling right here at UNW. You can expect affordable tuition, with financial aid options.
More than our commitment to an affordable education, though, is our commitment to a valuable one. Invest in an education at UNW that offers faith-infused learning, a highly interactive online community, courses taught by actively practicing faculty, and student-friendly course design.
Absolutely. We believe students of all ages thrive in a learning environment where they feel known, supported, and encouraged. Our online MAML program, firmly rooted in biblical principles, offers access to free tutoring and coaching resources, personal academic advising, optional live-learning sessions, and—of course—our highly interactive virtual community.
Our curriculum is designed to provide you with a foundation for success in the real world. A degree in ministry leadership can open doors to many careers in a variety of settings.
UNW alumni have stepped into roles as:
Pastors
Church administration specialists
Executive leaders
Church planters
Nonprofit leaders
Christian educators.
Plus, many have gone on to do incredible bi-vocational ministry work.
We recognize that faith is central to ministry. Experience an online MAML program that will carefully prepare you to ignite your unique calling while maintaining a strong commitment to the authority of God’s word.
Grow in your spiritual walk and develop strategies for effective ministry work locally or around the world. Wherever you feel led in ministry, graduate with a deepened level of confidence as a faithful servant leader in the Kingdom of God.
Biblical Studies
Clinical Pastoral Education
Cultural Engagement
Organizational Leadership
Pastoral Leadership
Theological Studies
Benefits of an MAML Degree at UNW
Discover a practical online education that uniquely equips you to ignite your calling. While pursuing your MAML at UNW, you can expect to:
Study under faculty who are active in ministry and integrate today’s best practices into the curriculum
Engage in faith-infused learning that interlocks faith and purpose
Join a highly interactive online community for busy adults
Benefit from student-friendly course design that optimizes quality and user experience
Customize your degree program to fit your calling
"I use the things that I learned in my Bible and ministry classes every day. There are times that I can recall exactly which class I learned how to handle a situation with my youth group students or the Bible class where I learned about a topic that I plan to teach about. UNW equipped me to teach the Word of God and to be a leader in the local church. "
Emma Larson
An MAML may be a great fit if you…
Have a passion for Christian leadership in churches, nonprofits, and other faith-based organizations
Desire to deepen your understanding of Scripture
Consider yourself a big-picture thinker
Seek to cultivate your ability to lead others well
Christian Educator
Church Administration Specialist
Church Planter
Crisis Relief Director
Executive Leader
Missionary
Missions Organization Executive
Nonprofit Leader
Pastor
School Principal
Career Opportunities
Plus, there are many opportunities to engage in incredible bi-vocational ministry work.
Courses
Leading and Organizing Ministry
Study the practice of leadership and management for the Church and for Christian nonprofit organizations. Explore God's vision for your life, leading and organizing a ministry to accomplish a mission, and how to develop leaders who equip other leaders.
Effective Communication and Leadership
Examine the dynamic role of communication in creating a productive, quality organization. Dive into organizational culture, internal communication to build morale, external communication, methods of decision-making, and more.
Ministering Culturally and Globally
Investigate social and cultural contexts in order to communicate and minister effectively in a diverse and globalized society. Plus, apply theological and philosophical principles related to the global and local mission of the Church.