Lead with evangelistic passion and a missional edge. Evangelism & Leadership (M.A.)

The M.A. in Evangelism and Leadership from the Wheaton College Graduate School will equip you to think critically and act creatively to communicate the gospel and lead the change that’s needed in our contemporary, multi-ethnic world.

Credential Type

  • M.A.

Major Credits Required

  • 40

Duration

  • 3-5 years

Format

  • Hybrid

Schedule

  • Full- and part-time options

Universal Skills

Acquire applicable skills for every setting where the gospel is needed.

Flexible Format

Complete the program while continuing your current career or ministry.

Partnership Discounts

Team up with select organizations to qualify for a tuition discount of up to 25%.

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Rochelle Scheuermann, Ph.D.

Why Study Evangelism & Leadership at Wheaton? Become a Change Agent for the Gospel

Become motivated and equipped to serve as a change agent for the gospel, no matter your career path. Acquire applicable skills for a variety of settings where the gospel is needed: an accounting firm, church, summer camp, international businesses and missions, and really anywhere else.

Program Overview

Through the M.A. in Evangelism and Leadership program, you will:

  • Understand how to apply the gospel in emerging and post-Christian cultural contexts
  • Develop a rich theological understanding of the gospel in all its dimensions
  • Gain essential cross-cultural communication and relational skills to be an impact player and leader in the global mission of Jesus

Flexible Format

Designed for working professionals, this program can be completed without the need to relocate or out your career on hold. Our hybrid format allows you to complete most of your coursework and research from wherever you are. You'll come to our Illinois campus for two short residencies, an immersive experience that allows you to spend quality time with your cohort and professors.

Cohorts & Concentrations

Join a close-knit learning community of like-minded peers. Our cohort model allows you to form deep bonds you build with your classmates will. Additionally, Wheaton works with specific churches, parachurches, and organizations to form cohorts for their members.

Our Curriculum

The Evangelism and Leadership M.A. curriculum will equip you to think critically and act creatively to communicate the gospel and lead the change that’s needed in our contemporary, culturally diverse world.

Thoughtfully designed to prepare you for effective work in evangelism, our integrated program engages you in the exploration of cultural, philosophical, historical, contextual, and lifestyle realities of today.

 

Sample Courses

Common core and elective options include:

  • Leadership & Spiritual Formation
  • Church: Movements & Models
  • Culture: Emerging & Global
  • Evangelism Research Methods
  • Christian Theology

Our Faculty Compassionate and Intelligent Educators

Learn from world-class leaders who are driving scholarship in thought and practice. With experience in pastoral ministry, church planting, intercultural studies, missiology, business, and much more, our diverse and accomplished faculty is essential to the uniqueness and caliber of the program.

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Financial Wellness

The Wheaton College Graduate School Student Financial Services team can help you understand how much your graduate studies will cost and what scholarships, loans, and aid may be available to you. 

As a part of our mission to commit to the development of missional organizations, we have developed partnerships with various ministries and organizations to make graduate education more affordable.

Students currently involved with any of these ministries may qualify for up to 25% off tuition for all courses.

Learn About Graduate Financial Aid

More About This Program Frequently Asked Questions

We've put together a few common questions (and their answers) about this graduate program.

Next Steps

Interested in earning pursuing a master's degree in Evangelism and Leadership at Wheaton College? Request more information or start your application today.