Ministry and Evangelism Explore Our Programs

Flexible Learning Options Are Available!

Residential programs are conducted in person on campus. Hybrid programs consist of mostly online study and learning with a visit to Wheaton’s campus for one week during the semester for an in person / intensive week of study with the class. 

Christian Formation and Ministry Students

B.A. in Christian Formation and Ministry

A degree in Christian Formation and Ministry prepares you to minister in whatever context you are called through course work in ministry, teaching, counseling, and discipleship. (Residential)

Olga Dietlin teaching outside HESD

M.A. in Higher Education & Student Development

Pursue a higher calling in higher education: promoting whole-person formation in Christ's image through spiritual formation, discipleship, and communal learning. This program is geared toward anyone dedicated to developing young adults and cultivating transformative environments in college and ministry settings. (Hybrid, Residential [alternative locations available via West Coast])

Wheaton College Graduate Students on 5th Floor of BGH

M.A. in Leadership

This program equips men and women with knowledge, spiritual understanding, and skills to lead in a culturally diverse world. We passionately integrate biblical leadership principles with evidence-based leadership research and practical skill development. (Hybrid, Residential [available to international students only])

Young Men Putting up a Tent at HoneyRock

M.A. in Outdoor Adventure Leadership

If you are called to lead programs or organizations that impact youth, emerging adults, and families in church, college, or camp settings, this degree may be for you. The program is designed to serve emerging or current professionals through three concentrations: program leadership, organizational leadership or higher education. (Hybrid, Residential)

Meet Our Faculty Ministry & Evangelism Faculty

Olga Dietlin, Ph.D. Headshot

Olga Dietlin, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Higher Education and Student Development, Guest Instructor for Christian Formation and Ministry, Program Director of HESD
Dan Haase Headshot

Dan Haase

Senior Lecturer in Christian Formation & Ministry, Department Chair
Hayley Myers Headshot

Hayley Myers

Office Coordinator
Muhia Karianjahi, Ph.D. Headshot

Muhia Karianjahi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Outdoor and Adventure Leadership Program Coordinator
Min-Dong Paul Lee, Ph.D. Headshot

Min-Dong Paul Lee, Ph.D.

Co-Director of M.A. in Leadership; Norris A. Aldeen Professor of Business, Department Chair
Barrett McRay, Psy.D. Headshot

Barrett McRay, Psy.D.

Associate Professor of Christian Formation & Ministry
Rob Ribbe, Ph.D. Headshot

Rob Ribbe, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Litfin Divinity School
David Setran, Ph.D. Headshot

David Setran, Ph.D.

Price-LeBar Chair of Christian Formation & Ministry
Sherri Shackel, Ph.D. Headshot

Sherri Shackel, Ph.D.

Guest Instructor and CFM Department Internship Coordinator
Junias Venugopal, Ph.D. Headshot

Junias Venugopal, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Spiritual Formation and Leadership, Co-Director of M.A. in Leadership, and Associate Professor of Evangelism and Leadership

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Request information, apply today, or contact us if you have any questions: divinity@wheaton.edu