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Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

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Purpose: The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (M.A.C.M.) degree is designed to equip students for leadership in some form of specialized ministry in churches or other settings, such as missions, youth ministry or education ministry.

Emphasis: This degree emphasizes knowledge of theological foundations for ministry, growth in personal and spiritual maturity, and both instruction in and practical experience with specialized ministry areas.

Time Frame: The M.A.C.M. is a 54-hour degree that normally takes two years for a full-time student to complete. Students admitted with advanced standing may complete the degree in as few as 45 hours.

Please refer to the catalog for details about the M.A.C.M.

PROGRAM: 54 HOURS1

  1. Non-Departmental (3 hours)
    1. 5990 Advanced Theological Research (3)
  2. Ministry Core (18 hours)
    1. 5730 Counseling Skills (3)
    2. 5850 Congregational Ministry (3)
    3. 5901 Spiritual Leadership (3)
    4. Two ministry electives (6)
    5. 5720 Integrated Practicum (3)
    6. or
    7. 5721 Specialized Practicum (3)
  3. Historical-Doctrinal Contexts (6 hours)
    1. 5405 The Christian Faith (3)
    2. 5640 American Restoration Movement (3)
  4. Biblical Foundation (18 hours)
    1. 5001 Advanced Introduction to Old Testament (3)
    2. 5201 Advanced Introduction to New Testament (3)
    3. Choose either the biblical languages or English text track:
    4. Biblical languages track2 (12)
      1. 5310, 5311 Elementary Greek (6)
      2. 5230 Basic New Testament Exegesis3 (3)
      3. Any textual course (3)
    5. English language track (12)
      1. 5230 Basic New Testament Exegesis (3)
      2. Old Testament textual course (3)
      3. Course in Gospel (3)
      4. Course in Pauline literature (3)
      5. or
      6. 5235 Acts (3)
    6. Electives: (9 hours)

  1. Core requirements and exceptions are explained on page 40 of the catalog.
  2. First-year Hebrew (5090, 5091) may be substituted for first-year Greek, and 5110 may be substituted for 5230.
  3. Greek language track students are encouraged to take Readings in the Greek New Testament (5320) as an elective and 5321 in lieu of Basic New Testament Exegesis (5230).