GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Firpo Carr
Degree: Master of Arts in Urban Ministry (MAUM)
Degree completion: October 16, 2019
Accreditation: Grand Canyon University has been fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1968. GCU is also authorized in Arizona by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), among several others.
College of Theology
Grand Canyon Theological Seminary (GCTS)
Accreditation: Grand Canyon Theological Seminary at Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools.
The student wishing to obtain a MAUM will:
“Acquire foundational knowledge and skills in biblical interpretation and ministerial ethics. Learn how to lead and inspire others who desire to know the Word of God. In courses such as Multicultural Ministry and Contextualization, Biblical Foundations of Urban Ministry and Issues in Urban Ministry, students discover some of the pressing matters of today’s congregations. Examine at-risk communities, biblical justice, crisis, conflict and change in the urban setting. Explore the value of social services, community-building, urban leadership and holistic ministry strategies within a multicultural setting. Other core competencies include:
“Specific contexts for the connections between biblical teaching and ministry
“Christian character formation, self-care and personal morality for Christian leaders
“Historical and theological development of Christian doctrine
“Hermeneutics and the proper interpretation of the Old and New Testaments
“Additionally, students are required to complete supervised ministry hours. These field experiences are opportunities for students to demonstrate their mastery of sound theology and the real-world application of biblical principles” (GCU website).