MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) degree is a fully accredited 47-hour entry-level program providing graduates with both biblical knowledge and ministry skills. The MACM serves as the first professional degree for ministry in a number of disciplines and positions in the local church, either vocationally or for lay persons. Students in the MACM degree can select one of six concentrations to customize their program.
CREDIT HOURS
Unique Conentrations
CONCENTRATION CREDITS
AVG. YEARS TO COMPLETE
CORE CURRICULUM
Required in all Master of Arts (Christian Ministry) concentrations
RS 500 | Research and Writing | 1 |
BE 501 | Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets | 3 |
BE 502 | Old Testament Studies II: Latter Prophets and Writings | 3 |
BE 504 | Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
BE 511 | New Testament Studies I: Matthew to Acts | 3 |
BE 512 | New Testament Studies II: Romans to Revelation | 3 |
BE 613 | Life of Christ | 3 |
HT 500 | Historical Theology | 3 |
PT 581 | Ministry Preparation | 2 |
TH 501 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
TH 502 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
TH 503 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
TH 601 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
Elec | Open Electives (typically 1-2 courses)* | 3 |
Total MACM Core Credits | 39 |
* Those unable to attend the trip to Israel can take open electives in place of this requirement.
- BIBLE 46%
- THEOLOGY 38%
- OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 16%
CONCENTRATIONS
Church Ministry
Church Planting
Biblical Counseling
Woman's Ministry
Christian Education
Interdisciplineary
Total Core Credits | 38 | |
BE 619 | Exposition of 1 Timothy and Titus | 2 |
CE 512 | Learning Theory and Philosophy of Instruction | 2 |
PT 515 | Apologetics, Evangelism, & Discipleship* | 3 |
PT 607 | Communication Skills for Ministry | 2 |
Total MACM Credits | 47 |
- BIBLE 43%
- THEOLOGY 32%
- PRACTICAL MINISTRY 15%
- OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 10%
Total Core Credits | 38 | |
BE 619 | Exposition of 1 Timothy and Titus | 2 |
ME 504 | Church Planting | 2 |
PT 605 | Theology of Leadership | 2 |
PT 701 | Expository Preaching* | 3 |
Total MACM Credits | 47 |
- BIBLE 43%
- THEOLOGY 32%
- PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 19%
- OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 6%
Total Core Credits | 39 | |
BC 501 | Foundations of Biblical Counseling | 2 |
BC 502 | Foundations of Biblical Marriage | 2 |
BC 506 | Biblical Soul Care | 2 |
BC 515 | Counseling Skills and Methodologies | 2 |
Total MACM Credits | 47 |
- BIBLE 38%
- THEOLOGY 32%
- BIBLICAL COUNSELING 17%
- OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 13%
Total Core Credits | 39 | |
BC 501 | Foundations of Biblical Counseling | 2 |
PT 507 | Engaging Women in Ministry | 2 |
PT 607 | Communication Skills for Ministry | 2 |
TH 510 or TH 715 | Biblical Theology of Womanhood or Biblical Manhood & Womanhood* | 2-3 |
Total MACM Credits | 47 |
- BIBLE 38%
- THEOLOGY 36%
- PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 13%
- OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 13%
Total Core Credits | 39 | |
CE 510 | Principles of Leadership Development | 2 |
CE 511 | History and Philosophy of Christian Education | 2 |
CE 512 | Learning Theory and Philosophy of Instruction | 2 |
PT 607 | Communication Skills for Ministry | 2 |
Total MACM Credits | 47 |
- BIBLE 38%
- THEOLOGY 32%
- CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 13%
- OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 17%
Total Core Credits | 39 | |
Elec | Any 8 units of Courses from the MACM Concentrations | 8 |
Total MACM Credits | 47 |
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