What are Partnerships?

What are Partnerships?

Wheaton College Graduate School has partnered with organizations who share our vision to inspire, challenge, and equip individuals to advance the Kingdom.

We’re here to help take your work to the next level. If you are part of one of our partner organizations, you can pursue a master’s degree at a discounted rate in our A. Duane Litfin School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership. In addition, you may be able to join a cohort of other students in your organization to receive a higher group tuition discount.*

Choose from our seven M.A. Programs and study at your own pace. Our flexible programs allow you the unique opportunity to stay active in your current role while gaining the tools and training you need to enhance your current ministry and ultimately advance the Kingdom.

*A cohort discount requires a minimum of 15 students from your organization.


Together, Wheaton College and the Accord Network are partnering to help Accord Network member employees learn to lead with faith and humility, utilize evidence-based practice, and serve the most vulnerable and the Church globally while earning an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership.

Wheaton College and Alpha USA are partnering to offer graduate degrees at a discounted rate.  Degrees such as an M.A. in Evangelism and Leadership and the Missional Church Certificate are available for individuals in the Alpha network.

Through a highly personalized, intentional and transformational approach, the Arrow Leadership program seeks to cultivate call, character, and competency in the lives of proven ministry leaders. This 18-month journey in community includes intensive feedback process, modular learning, mentoring, and peer networking.

Members of the CCCA have the option to earn an M.A. in Outdoor and Adventure Leadership at a discounted rate.

Together, Wheaton College and the Canadian Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA) are partnering to help CCRDA employees learn to lead with faith and humility, utilize evidence-based practice, and serve the most vulnerable and the Church globally while earning an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership

Elic influencers can now get the faith-based education they need to become leaders that will engage their world for the cause of Christ. The following degrees are eligible for this partnership:

InterVarsity staff can earn a graduate degree, such as M.A. in Evangelism and Leadership or M.A. in Missional Church Movements, at a discounted rate. This allows them to grow in practical skills and receive a faith-based education at a more affordable rate.

Missio Nexus members are now able to pursue an M.A. in Ministry Leadership at a specially discounted rate.

The Mosaix Institute at Wheaton College exists to provide academic learning and professional training to equip individuals for effective multiethnic local church leadership and redemptive community engagement in the 21st century.

The Open Bible Church association is a premier connector and developer for outstanding ministry leaders and partners. This partnership has the potential of educating and developing leaders equipped to engage their world for the cause of Christ through Wheaton's M.A. in Ministry Leadership.

Propel is one of the premier connectors and developers for outstanding women leaders. This partnership seeks to educate and develop women leaders, through Wheaton College's M.A. in Evangelism and Leadership program, in order to equip them to engage their world for the cause of Christ.

Wheaton College Graduate School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership partnered with Rural Matters Institute to create a unique master’s degree in Ministry Leadership for rural pastors and ministry leaders.

Educators and employees of Teach Beyond can now get the faith-based education they need to take their ministry to the next level. The following degrees are eligible for this partnership:

Interested in a Partnership for Your Organization? 

Let us help you inspire, challenge, and equip the individuals in your organization.

Give your employees the gift of education – at no cost to you. Whether you’re a corporation, a church, or a nonprofit, Wheaton College Graduate School provides educational programs and flexible degree formats to help your employees grow and enhance the mission of your organization.

If you’re interested in discussing the possibility of building a partnership between your organization and Wheaton College Graduate School, please contact Wendy Larson at wendy.larson@wheaton.edu.