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

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%.

Investing in You

Scholarships and Financial Wellness

All students are also eligible for a select number of 50% and 25% scholarships. Priority consideration will be given to students who submit their full application by the following deadlines:

Spring 2025 start: December 1
Summer 2025 start: March 15
Fall 2025 start: June 15

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.

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

Grow in your evangelistic passion and missional edge to serve as a change agent for the gospel, no matter your context. Acquire skills that can be used in whatever setting the gospel is needed: an accounting firm, a church, a summer camp, in 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 put 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 one to two times a year for an immersive experience that allows you to spend quality time with peers and professors.

Cohorts & Concentrations

Join a close-knit learning community of like-minded peers and develop deep bonds of friendship. Additionally, Wheaton works with specific churches, parachurches, and organizations to form cohorts for their members.

Our Curriculum

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

Please see the graduate course catalog for current requirements, partnership courses, and the most up-to-date course numbers, titles, and descriptions.

Sample Courses

Common core and elective options include:

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

Explore the Missional Church Certificate

Interested in exploring a few of our courses? Consider pursuing the Missional Church Certificate. Students who later apply for entry into the M.A. in Evangelism and Leadership or the M.A. in Ministry Leadership can use these three courses toward their M.A. requirements.

Learn About the Certificate

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.

Rev. Dr. John Dickson, B.Th. (Hons 1), Ph.D.

Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity

Eunice Hong, Ph.D.

Director of Research and Assistant Professor of Ministry

Michael Hakmin Lee, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Ministry Leadership Guest Instructor for Christian Formation and Ministry Director of M.A. in Evangelism & Leadership M.A. in Missional Church Movements M.A. in Ministry Leadership

Rick Richardson, M.Div., Ph.D.

Professor of Evangelism and Leadership, Director of WCBGC Research Institute, Director of the Church Evangelism Institute

Rochelle Scheuermann, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Ministry and Evangelism; Program Director of the Doctor of Ministry; Associate Professor of Evangelism and Leadership

Alumni Perspective

"I was always challenged in significant ways by the diversity of perspectives and experiences shared by my classmates."

- Allison Borton, M.A.

Evangelism and Leadership Partnerships

As a part of our mission to commit to the development of missional organizations, we have developed partnerships with various ministries and organizations in order 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.

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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.

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