Ministry Graduate Program

Hands-on Ministry Leadership Experience

An immersive online and on-campus learning option for students who have graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree.

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    30 Credit Program

    12 Fall, 12 Spring, 6 Internship Credits

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    Internship Roles

    Ministry Training and Development

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    Graduate Credits

    Earn up to 12 accredited graduate credits

The Ministry Graduate Program offers hands-on ministry leadership experience as well as the chance to complete graduate-level courses for credit. This tailored curriculum allows students to further follow ministry passions in unique settings.

Academics

The Ministry Graduate Program requires thirty credit hours for completion. Each student must successfully complete twelve credit hours in the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, students must complete two three-credit-hour internships.

Fall (12 Credits)

  • Course Selections

    Below are categories from which a Ministry Graduate student may choose. Students will declare their interest before entering the program.

    • Three (3) 500 SPIR credits

      • Spiritual Life and Leadership – taken for WS credit, taught on campus by IBC instructor

    • Three (3) credits 300/400 BB/SYTH/HIST

      • Global History of Christianity

    • Three (3) LEAD credits (possibly six)

      • Communication and Leadership (LEAD520) – enrolled in WS (online)

      • Strategic Leadership and Management (LEAD454) – enrolled in WS (online)

    • Students may choose from any 400-level course offered at Indiana Bible College. 

    OR

    • Student Course Creation (Part 1)

      • There is a potential course creation and teaching path. During the Fall Semester, the student researches and creates a curriculum under the direction of the program director for a 200/300 level course that the student will teach in the Spring Semester.

Spring (12 Credits)

  • Course Selections
    Below are categories from which a Ministry Graduate student may choose. Students will declare their interest before entering the program.

    • Three (3) BB credits

      • The Bible as Christian Scripture (BIBL500) – enrolled in WS (online)

    • Three (3) 400 SYTH/PRTH/MS course 

    • Three (3) 300/400 BB/TH 

    • Students may choose from any 400-level course offered at Indiana Bible College.

    OR

    • Student Course Creation (Part 2)

      • Upon completing Part 1, the student will teach the course created as an offering during the spring semester. The student is expected to manage the classroom, assign and grade assignments while offering constructive feedback to aid those enrolled in the learning process. 

Internship (6 Credits)

  • Six Total Credits
    Students enrolled in the Ministry Graduate program must complete six (6) credit hours of practicum-based internship.

    • Summer internship (three credit hours)

      • This eight to ten-week internship is designed to allow students to minister in various ministry settings while off-campus. The internship location will be approved by the students’ pastor and program director. Below are options for student consideration:

        • Home church. The internship is set up with the student’s home church pastor, and check-ins happen with the instructor weekly.

        • Church plant. The internship is set up at an IBC approved church plant, and check-ins happen with the instructor weekly.

        • Established church. The internship is set up at an established work, and check-ins happen with the instructor weekly.

        • Parachurch organization. The internship is set up at an IBC approved parachurch organization, and check-ins happen with the instructor weekly.

    • School Year Internship 

      • This internship lasts one semester (16 weeks) and is designed to allow students to minister in various ministry settings while on-campus. Locations of the students’ internships will be approved by both the Dean of Students and the program director. Below are options for student consideration:

        • Calvary Tabernacle. The intern serves 10-15 hours per week at a Calvary Tabernacle campus (Indianapolis, Camby, or Greenwood). The campus pastor or ministry leader sets expectations and goals. It is recommended that students preach, teach, or lead worship at least once a month.

        • Indiana Bible College. The intern serves 10-15 hours per week at Indiana Bible College. When pairing the intern with a department, the student’s interests will be considered alongside institutional needs (Academic, Admin, BB, CL, MS, Promo, and WS). The department leader sets expectations and goals. It is recommended that students are able to be a part of appropriate meetings and planning sessions.

        • Calvary Christian School. The intern serves 10-15 hours per week at Calvary Christian School. When pairing the intern with a department, the student’s interest will be considered alongside institutional needs. The department leader sets expectations and goals. It is recommended that students are able to be a part of appropriate meetings and planning sessions.

        • Flex Option. Pending approval and availability, students may select to shadow a hospital Chaplain, community worker, or another ministry leader. Students who desire to pursue this internship should submit an outline of who they would like to intern with and a brief description of why to the program director.

Graduate Credits (Optional)

  • 12 Graduate Credits
    Students enrolled in the Ministry Graduate program have the option of completing 12 graduate credits at Wesley Seminary.

Admissions, Tuition and Fees

  • • Completed Online Application

    • Pastoral Reference

    • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree

    • Transcripts from Former Schools

  • Part-Time Credits (12)
    $175 per credit = $2,100

    Internship Credits (6)
    $150 per credit = $900

    Room and Board + Fees (2 Semesters)
    $2,650 per semester = $5,300

    Wesley Seminary Classes (12)
    $300 per credit = $3,600

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    Total Cost = $11,900

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