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.
47
Credit Hours
6
Unique Concentrations
8
Concentration Credits
2
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 581/582 | Ministry Preparation for Men/Women | 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 | 39 |
Concentrations
Church Ministry
| BE 619 | Exposition of 1 Timothy and Titus | 2 |
| CE 512 | Learning Theory and Philosophy of Instruction | 2 |
| PT 525 | Apologetics, Evangelism, & Discipleship* | 3 |
| PT 607 | Communication Skills for Ministry | 2 |
| Total Concentration Credits | 9 | |
| Total MACM Credits | 47 |
Church Planting
| 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 Concentration Credits | 8-9 | |
| Total MACM Credits | 47 |
Women’s Ministry
| 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 Concentration Credits | 8-9 | |
| Total MACM Credits | 47 |