12Stone® Church - Master of Arts in Ministry

Ministerial Leadership (36 credit hours)

A relevant, practical and affordable seminary degree offered through a cutting-edge partnership between 12Stone® Church and Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University.

You will have the opportunity to work on actual projects in your church, with mentoring by respected seminary professors and experienced ministry leaders from 12Stone®. This accessible program will get you working with a fellow group of ministry leaders toward kingdom impact.

During the year you will study mostly online, but each summer you will gather back at 12Stone® for a week of personal and spiritual development with your professors and 12Stone® pastors.

You may not be called to be a pastor, but if you are called to be a high caliber leader in your church – this is for you. If you are ready to take your leadership to the next level, contact us today and start your Master of Arts in Ministry in June, 2013.

Core Courses

Ministerial leadership Concentration

“We are fired-up about this partnership between Wesley Seminary and 12Stone® Church. This is a practical, innovative, and flexible program that promotes a theologically sound approach to leadership development and achieving the Master of Arts in Ministry degree. Our desire is to present a relevant model that gives adults options in their educational preparation for local church ministry.”

Kevin Myers
Senior Pastor – 12Stone® Church
Lawrenceville, GA

Admission Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
2. A 2.5 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed.
3. An official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed.
4. Three recommendations completed on Wesley Seminary forms demonstrating moral character consistent with the principles and policies of Christian conduct at Indiana Wesleyan University.
5. Submission of a type-written statement discussing the applicant’s ministry philosophy and personal goals in undertaking the graduate program (one to two pages, double-spaced).

Unclassified admission may be granted to applicants who do not wish or plan to become candidates for the master’s degree from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, or who do not meet the above requirements. Such applicants must complete the unclassified application form and submit a copy of a transcript showing the conferred undergraduate baccalaureate degree. A maximum of 18 credit hours can be earned as an unclassified student.

Students wishing to change from unclassified to regular status must follow normal admission procedures and meet all stated admission requirements.

Graduation Requirements

• Degree requirements must be completed within six years of enrollment with a minimum grade of “C” in each course, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Payment of all tuition and fees.

Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid

For information about financial aid, call 800-621-8667 ext. 2516, visit our website at indwes.edu, or email apsfinaid@indwes.edu.

Tuition and Fees

Initial Deposit - $100

After all application materials have been submitted and evaluated, an applicant will receive notification advising of his/her acceptance status. Upon acceptance into the program, an initial deposit of $100 must be submitted to reserve a space in a class. The deposit must be submitted two weeks prior to the date of the first class or immediately after acceptance if there are less than two weeks before the first class. The deposit is applied to the cost of the program.

Tuition and Fees (books not included)

* A pastor is an individual who is employed a minimum of 12 hours per week in a ministry setting.
NOTE: Books are purchased separately by the student and are not included in the tuition and fees.

Payment

Costs are divided into several payments spread over the course of the program with the first tuition payment being due before the enrollment deadline.

Payment varies based on the number of credit hours and fees. A payment schedule will be provided upon start of program.

• Tuition and fees are fixed based upon the charges in effect upon enrollment in the core program.
• Costs listed above are effective for the core program. For elective courses, students will need to pay associated tuition, books and fees.
• A $50 charge will be assessed for any payment not received by the due date.
• A $15 charge will be assessed for each check returned for non-sufficient funds.
• Initial deposit and payments may be made by check or telephone using VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. For questions regarding payments, call 800-621-8667 ext. 2878 or 765-677-2878.

MAIL PAYMENT TO:
Indiana Wesleyan University
AGS Accounting Services
1900 West 50th Street
Marion, Indiana 46953-5279

For more information, contact wesley@indwes.edu