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SGTU

Degree Program

Master of Science in Digital Communication & AI Ministry

Faith-Integrated · Online · Self-Paced

10 Modules

Full Curriculum

12 Months

Program Duration

$3,800

Pay in Full

$380/course

Per Course Option

Program Overview

In an age where algorithms shape belief and AI transforms human interaction, ministry leaders must be equipped not just to engage with technology—but to lead within it. This cutting-edge program integrates communication theory, artificial intelligence, digital strategy, and theological ethics into a curriculum designed for 21st-century ministry. Students master AI-powered content creation, social media strategy, digital community building, and ethical leadership in digital spaces—all anchored in robust theological frameworks. Graduate ready to build ministries that meet people where they actually are: online, algorithmically influenced, and hungry for authentic faith.

Academic Pathway

Graduate Certificate

Open Admission

4 courses

Graduate Diploma

Bachelor's Required

7 courses total

Master of Science

Bachelor's Required

10 courses total

No coursework is repeated. Each credential builds toward the next.

30

Video Lectures

10

PDF Materials

10

Graded Quizzes

Full Curriculum

10 modules across 10 courses
1

DCM501 – AI Fundamentals and the Theology of Communication

1 lessons

01

DCM501 – AI Fundamentals and the Theology of Communication

2

DCM502 – Social Media Algorithms, Attention Economics & Digital Discipleship

1 lessons

01

DCM502 – Social Media Algorithms, Attention Economics & Digital Discipleship

3

DCM503 – AI-Powered Content Creation for Ministry

1 lessons

01

DCM503 – AI-Powered Content Creation for Ministry

4

DCM504 – Digital Storytelling and Narrative Theology

1 lessons

01

DCM504 – Digital Storytelling and Narrative Theology

5

DCM505 – Ethics, Privacy & Responsible Digital Ministry

1 lessons

01

DCM505 – Ethics, Privacy & Responsible Digital Ministry

6

DCM506 – Data Analytics for Ministry Engagement

1 lessons

01

DCM506 – Data Analytics for Ministry Engagement

7

DCM507 – Building Digital Communities & Online Church

1 lessons

01

DCM507 – Building Digital Communities & Online Church

8

DCM508 – Combating Misinformation & Protecting Digital Truth

1 lessons

01

DCM508 – Combating Misinformation & Protecting Digital Truth

9

DCM509 – AI for Cross-Cultural & Global Communication

1 lessons

01

DCM509 – AI for Cross-Cultural & Global Communication

10

DCM510 – Strategic Digital Campaigns & Ministry Impact

1 lessons

01

DCM510 – Strategic Digital Campaigns & Ministry Impact

Video PDF Quiz Requires enrollment

What You Will Gain

K

Knowledge

  • ✓Digital communication theory for ministry and faith contexts
  • ✓Ethical frameworks for AI use in religious organizations
  • ✓Social media strategy and online community building principles
  • ✓Theological foundations for digital ministry leadership
S

Skills

  • ✓Develop and execute digital communication strategies for churches
  • ✓Evaluate and implement AI tools for content creation and outreach
  • ✓Build and moderate online faith communities with integrity
  • ✓Create multimedia content that serves ministry objectives
M

Ministry Application

  • ✓Lead your church or ministry's digital communication efforts
  • ✓Guide congregations through responsible adoption of AI tools
  • ✓Expand your ministry's reach through strategic online presence
  • ✓Mentor other leaders in digital ministry best practices

How This Program Changes You

Beyond knowledge — the tangible shifts in how you think, lead, and serve.

Communicate complex theological ideas clearly through digital media

Lead digital ministries with both technical competence and pastoral wisdom

Apply AI tools ethically within a robust theological framework

Build and sustain online communities that foster genuine discipleship

Earn a credential at the intersection of technology and theology

Where Graduates Apply This

Real-world contexts where your training makes a difference.

Church Communication

Social media strategy, content creation, digital outreach campaigns

Ministry Technology

AI tool evaluation, digital platform management, online discipleship

Nonprofit Digital Strategy

Digital fundraising, community engagement, brand storytelling

Seminary & Education

Teaching digital ethics, media literacy, and technology theology

Online Community Building

Virtual congregation management, live-stream ministry, digital small groups

AI & Technology Applications

Practical AI skills you'll develop within a theological framework.

AI-assisted sermon preparation and content creation

Chatbot and conversational AI for ministry engagement

Automated social media scheduling and audience analysis

AI-powered translation for multilingual ministry outreach

Ethical evaluation frameworks for emerging AI tools

Data-driven decision making for church communication strategy

Leadership Outcomes

How this program builds your capacity to lead.

Direct church-wide digital communication strategies

Lead AI adoption conversations with theological grounding

Build and manage online ministry teams

Shape institutional policies on technology and ethics

This Program Prepares You For

Digital ministry strategy and leadershipChurch and ministry communication directionAI-informed content creation for faith communitiesOnline community building and discipleshipTeaching digital ethics in seminary contexts

Program Learning Areas

Digital Communication Foundations
AI Tools for Ministry
Social Media Strategy
Online Community Building
Content Creation & Storytelling
Digital Ethics & Theology
Church Communication Leadership
Data & Analytics for Ministry
Multimedia Production
Digital Ministry Capstone

Stackable credentials: Earn credentials while progressing toward your degree. Each milestone — Certificate, Diploma, and Degree — is awarded automatically as you complete courses. No coursework is repeated.

Tuition Options

Choose the plan that works for you

Pay in FullBest Value

$3,800

one-time · no interest

Per Course10 courses

$380/course

pay as you progress · flexible

10 online modules
Video lectures per lesson
Downloadable PDF materials
Graded module quizzes
Certificate of completion
Lifetime access
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Questions? Contact

Grant James

Director of Admissions

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