​Department of Urban Ministry
Our graduate-level Master of Arts in Urban Ministry is designed for educators, organizers, and ministry leaders who serve in diverse, dynamic city environments and who seek deeper theological insight and advanced ministry training. The courses emphasize research, critical thinking, and the practical application of biblical truth in urban contexts.
Department of Urban Ministry
Master of Arts Degree Curriculum
(63 Credit Hours)
Spring Semester (12 Credits)
THE 160 – The Doctrine of
Christ Principles (3.0)
THE 161 – Weaning of the
Soul I (Merismos) (3.0)
CPC 560 – Introduction to
Counseling (3.0)
CPC 561 – Developmental
Counseling &
Mental Health (3.0)
Fall Semester ( 12 Credits)
THE 164 – Weaning of the
Soul II
(Merismos) (3.0)
CPC 562 – Social & Cultural
Foundations in
Counseling (3.0)
UBM 540 – Urban Theology (3.0)
UBM 541 – Urban Missions (3.0)
Spring Semester ( 12 Credits)
UBM 542 – Urban Ministry
and Strategic
Planning (3.0)
UBM 543 – The Church and
Community
Engagement (3.0)
UBM 544 – Networking and
Urban Capacity
Building (3.0)
CPC 568 – Marriage & Family
Counseling (3.0)
Total Credit Hours: 36
Department of Urban Ministry
Master of Arts Degree Curriculum
(63 Credit Hours)
Fall Semester (12 Credits)
CPC 569 – Crisis Intervention
& Suicide Assist (3.0)
UBM 545 – Urban Sociology (3.0)
UBM 546 – City Planning and
the Urban Church (3.0)
CPC 572 – Spirituality in
Counseling (3.0)
Spring Semester ( 12 Credits)
UBM 547 – Christology (3.0)
UBM 548 – Moral Ethics for Social Change (3.0)
UBM 549 – Principles of Church & Community
Engagement (3.0)
UBM 550 – Urban Church Planting (3.0)
Fall Semester ( 3 Credits)
UBM 551 – Urban Evangelism (3.0)
Total Credit Hours: 27
GPA: A minimum grade point average of 2.3 (C) or higher is required for all courses.
NOTE: This study material belongs to the Department of Urban Ministry (DUBNM) at Mississippi Life University (MLU). MLU owns the copyrights to all courses of study and related materials. Any request for use must be submitted in writing and approved by the DUBNM, the MLU Chancellor, or the MLU Provost.