Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry
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The Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry (MADM) is designed for those called to empower, equip, and support the church in mission and service as deacons in the ELCA.
The Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry degree forms leaders who serve at the intersection of church and world— equipping communities through education, pastoral care, outreach, administration, worship, and the arts. It blends academic coursework with contextual learning, including Clinical Pastoral Education and internship experiences required for candidacy.
Students explore a range of ministry specializations while developing practical skills for service in congregations, community organizations, and mission settings.
The program is typically completed in about two and a half years and can be pursued through Residential or Distance learning pathways.
A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university along with a minimum 2.5 GPA, is the academic expectation for our Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry degree.
Wartburg does make exceptions for applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree or have lower than a 2.5 GPA, considering the number of completed credit hours of undergraduate work and/or work and life experiences.
Please email admissions@wartburgseminary.edu with questions about your eligibility.
Wartburg Seminary forms leaders in one learning community with two distinct pathways–all of which share the same courses.
Our course catalog is published every two years, and includes requirements for all degree and certificate programs, along with information about admissions, tuition, fees, and housing, and a list of course descriptions.
Download Now ›The Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry degree program is designed for students most often preparing for Word and Service ministry. Wartburg forms leaders who are grounded in their confessional identity as Christians for service in local congregations and faith communities.
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