The Presbyterian University, Ghana has obtained accreditation to run Master of Arts (M.A.) in Church Management and Administration programme. The programme offers the following:
Aim of the Programme
The aim of the programme is to provide training and development of knowledge and skills in church management and administration embedded in Bible and Christian Principles so that students can apply them in practice.
Entry Requirements into the M.A. Church Management and Administration Programme
A candidate seeking admission into a master’s degree in Church Management and Administration programme must:
- Be a Christian and or have a Christian Background
- Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second-Class Lower Division) in all disciplines from accredited Institutions.
- A Third-Class degree or Pass with at least three years working experience (Such candidate would be admitted after passing a selection interview).
- International applicants who obtained their first degrees other than accredited Ghanaian Institutions, would seek equivalence from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) before admission will be granted.
The Structure of the M.A. Church Management and Administration Programme is as follows:
FIRST SEMESTER
| CODE | COURSE | CREDITS | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | ||
| PCAM 601 | Church Administration and Management Practice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PCAM 603 | Organisational Behaviour and Management in Church | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PCAM 605 | Introduction to Bible | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PCAM 607 | Human Resource Management for Church | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PCAM 609 | Introduction to Christian Doctrine | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PCAM 611 | Church Conflict and Crisis Management | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PCAM 613 | Discipleship | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PCAM 615 | Introduction to Christian Ethics | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PUCM 603 | Research Methods | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 20 | 1 | 21 | |
SECOND SEMESTER
| CODE | COURSE | CREDITS | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | ||
| PCAM 602 | Laws and Morality | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PCAM 604 | Strategic Management in Church | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PCAM 606 | Church Protocols and Events Organisation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PCAM 608 | Technology in the Modern Church | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PCAM 610 | Financial Management and Stewardship in Church | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective (Choose One) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PUCM 622 | Capstone Research | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 | 3 | 21 | |
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE ONE)
| CODE | COURSE | CREDITS | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | ||
| PCAM 612 | Pastoral Guidance and Counselling | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PCAM 614 | Gender in Church Leadership | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PCAM 618 | Planning and Managing Church Projects | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Duration of the programme:
The duration for completion of the M.A. Church Management and Administration shall be one (1) year.
Target group:
- Churches and Christian Organisations
- Reverend Ministers
- Priests
- Church Leaders
- Gospel Workers/Evangelists
- Others interested in Church Management and Administration
How to Apply
Online Application:
Purchase E-voucher at GH₵200 using Mobile Money by visiting the University’s website: www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh.
For further enquiries, call or WhatsApp: 0501510034.