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"Through my studies at TLS, I have fallen in love with the Liturgy. The M.A.C.M. program includes variety for the complete church musician with an emphasis on collaboration, the true heart of worship, theology, and practical musical skills. The faculty eagerly meets each student where he/she is and works to nurture skills for the important work of the church."

David White
Master of Arts in Church Music (M.A.C.M.)
Hillsboro, Ohio
 

Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry

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One of Trinity’s newest degree programs; with its focus on ministries with children, adolescents, and families, graduates may anticipate staff positions in congregations, outdoor ministries, and other church agencies.

Academic Requirements

56 semester hours of coursework
  • Theological Core Courses: 20 semester hours in biblical studies, systematic theology, church history, person in ministry, spirituality, denominational identity.
  • Degree Requirement Courses: 15-19 semester hours of requirements and 1-5 semester hours of concentration electives (20 hours total).
  • Elective Courses: 16 semester hours of self-selected courses of interest.
Degree Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry degree program at Trinity Lutheran Seminary should be able to…

1.    …think and act biblically and theologically, using the resources of scripture and the church’s tradition.

2.    …read and interpret critically and accurately contexts of mission and ministry.

3.    …articulate a vision for youth and family ministry that is appropriate to the mission of particular congregations and faithful to the gospel.

4.   …demonstrate competence in the skills necessary for leading the youth and family ministry in the congregation.

5.  …possess a healthy, integrated, and resilient faith, moral integrity, and capacity for appropriate interpersonal relationships.

Field Experience
A minimum of 200 hours of supervised field experience completed in consultation with the program director. While most field experience is done in congregations, some may be accomplished in agencies or other relevant settings. The aim is to engage in ministry practice within the framework of academic study and theological reflection.

A fulltime student may complete the degree within two years; however, many persons prefer part-time study while fully employed. Summer courses and evening classes help facilitate part-time study.