The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) is an entry-level master’s degree that allows the graduate to gain 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. A student in the MACM can choose to focus in one of several concentrations to further customize his or her degree.
Credit Hours
Unique Concentrations
Concentration Credits
Avg. Years to Complete
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 |
BIBLE
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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0%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 Concentration Credits | 8 | |
Total MACM Credits | 47 |
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