Degree Concentrations
The program following tracks are available.
Ministry
If you are just starting a ministry career or sensing a call to shift into ministry from another career field, we encourage you to take the Ministry Concentration. It will give you a broader range of ministry skills as well as a solid foundation in the Bible and Christian theology.
Leadership
The Leadership Concentration is designed for those who have been in vocational ministry for several years and want to hone their leadership skills to enable them to lead at a higher level.
This degree will help you:
- Develop both leadership and ministry skills
- Evaluate organizational progress and effectiveness
- Gain skills in collaborative problem-solving and planning
Program Details
- Pentecostal focus and spirituality
- Pentecostal scholars as faculty
- Multiple modalities for courses
- Flexible degree deliveries: on-campus, online, hybrid, or at select partner sites/regional cohorts
Subscription-Based MAML Program Details
Whether you have worked in ministry for a long time or you are just beginning your journey, this innovative new approach offers you customizable learning pathways. Engage in personalized mentorship — which will help you grow both academically and holistically — as you set your own pace to progress through structured coursework tailored to your individual needs. This dynamic, interactive online learning environment will also give you the opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in ways that recognize your prior knowledge and experience — no matter where you are in your ministry career.
This format is designed to enhance your learning experience by providing greater flexibility, mentor-driven guidance, focus on real-world competency, and affordability.
For just $399 per month, your subscription includes all coursework, fees,* learning resources, and faculty support toward earning your MAML. You can take up to 12 credit hours per semester, allowing you to complete your degree on your schedule.
For your convenience, this fee will be automatically charged each month (starting on the date you first subscribe, and then monthly on that date thereafter) using the payment method you provide upon enrollment.
Financial Aid
Due to the significantly discounted nature of this program format, financial aid is not available. See the chart below for examples of the cost savings possible with this format.
The MAML comprises 36 credit hours. Under the previous pricing model of $545 per-credit-hour, the MAML cost was $19,620 plus fees. Below is an illustration** of estimated degree costs for the subscription-based format, based on the number of credit hours taken at a time each semester.
| Courseload Per Semester (in credit hours) | Number of Semesters | Approximate Number of Months | Estimated Total Degree Cost |
| 12 | 3 | 12 | $4,799 |
| 9 | 4 | 16 | $6,384 |
| 6 | 6 | 24 | $9,576 |
| 3 | 9 | 36 | $14,364 |
*Some fees, such as the graduation fee, are not included in your subscription.
**The table above is for illustrative purposes only. The exact number of months that encompass each semester varies based on term start and end dates. Estimated total degree cost may also vary depending on when you subscribe to the program. Pricing is subject to change.
How to Apply for the Subscription-based MAML
Visit SEU.edu/apply, and follow the prompts for master’s degrees, choose “Competency-Based Education (CBE)” and then select “Online”. Contact your enrollment counselor with any questions about the application process.
FAQs
CBE is an educational philosophy that emphasizes demonstrating proficiency in essential skills and knowledge rather than simply completing coursework. It combines guided learning with practical application, allowing students to progress as they apply their understanding in real-world ministry contexts. By prioritizing not only skill development but also personal growth and leadership formation,. CBE is as much a formational journey as it is an academic one.
A competency is a clearly-defined ability, skill, or knowledge area that a student is expected to develop and demonstrate through their learning. Competencies outline what a student should be able to do upon successful completion of a course or program. The benchmarks used to determine a student’s level of competency are called proficiency indicators.
Your faculty mentor (FM) — who is matched to you based on your goals and current proficiency level — will work with you to create your personalized course plan. Your FM will also evaluate your work, determine your competency levels as you progress, and provide guidance and encouragement along the way.
A context mentor (CM) is an informal, non-university-appointed mentor who provides real-world guidance to you within your specific ministry or professional setting. You are encouraged to seek out a mentor in your own ministry environment who can offer practical, hands-on insight related to your field. Examples may include an experienced member of your organization’s leadership team, an executive or senior pastor, or a community leader with whom you have already established a level of rapport. While not required, context mentors are strongly encouraged.
The School of Divinity, housed within the Barnett College of Ministry & Theology at SEU, is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). This new MAML format follows the Competency-Based Theological Education (CBTE) framework of ATS. This framework emphasizes outcome-based learning, practical application, and mentored formation to prepare students for ministry leadership.
ATS has approved SEU to offer CBE-based programs. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), SEU’s main accreditation body, has also approved this program.
This program offers you customizable learning pathways, meaning you can set your own pace while progressing through structured coursework that is tailored to your individual needs. This dynamic, interactive online learning environment will also give you the opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in ways that recognize your prior knowledge and experience — no matter where you are in your ministry career.
You’ll also be able to engage in personalized mentorship, which will help you grow both academically and holistically.
This program structure for the Executive Cohort and Regional Cohort will remain as is, offering students the ability to have periodic cohort meetings during their degree journey. Course content, structure, and pricing will also remain the same. For the time being, the MAML that is being offered in Spanish will also follow the traditional course format, albeit fully online without a hybrid cohort option.
Yes! One of the most exciting aspects of this program format is its flexibility and customizability. Once you have subscribed, you can go at your own pace — as quickly or as spaced out as you prefer.
While traditional financial aid is not available for this program, the monthly subscription fee is significantly discounted.
If you prefer to use financial aid, we invite you to consider another one of SEU’s master’s degrees in ministry and theology.
Additional Learning Formats
Just as every ministry and leader is unique, so is each person’s approach to learning. That’s why SEU has developed multiple options for your MAML degree journey, giving you the freedom to choose the format best suited to your needs.
