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.
47
Credit Hours
6
Unique Concentrations
10
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 |
| TH 501 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH 502 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| TH 503 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| TH 601 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
| HT 501 | Historical Theology I: Pentecost to the Reformation | 2 |
| HT 502 | Historical Theology II: Post-Reformation to the Modern Church | 2 |
| PT 581/582 | Ministry Preparation for Men/Women | 2 |
| Total MACM Core | 37 |
Concentrations
Christian Education
| CE 511 | History and Philosophy of Christian Education | 2 |
| CE 512 | Learning Theory and Philosophy of Education | 2 |
| PT 607 | Communication Skills for Ministry | 2 |
| CE 510 | Principles of Leadership Development | 2 |
| Elec. | Open Electives (typically 1 course) | 2 |
| Total Concentration Credits | 10 | |
| Total MACM Credits | 47 |