Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM)
The thirty-six-credit hour MACM degree (plus three credit hours of field education) is for lay leaders and church staff personnel interested in graduate theological training. The MACM is designed to enhance ministry in a variety of vocations. It is the most flexible degree option offering courses in core disciplines and opportunities for reflection on experience and one’s vocational direction. Participants are expected to be in ministry at the time of application and throughout the program. While internship is not a requirement of the MACM, students are required to participate in three, one credit field education modules.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes for participation in the program include the following:
- Interpret Scripture with historical and theological integrity in relation to one’s ministry.
- Convey the Christian tradition for appropriation in ministry settings.
- Articulate a theology of ministry that informs and finds expression in one’s vocation, whether lay or ordained.
- Demonstrate a growing and theologically grounded sense of vocational identity in God’s mission.
- Engage diversity and exhibit growth towards inter-cultural competence for ministry reflective of God’s global redemptive work.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree is awarded to students who:
- Complete all Vocational and Spiritual Formation for Leadership evaluations and receive approval by faculty vote.
- Complete the required 36 semester hours of academic course work, plus 3 field education credit hours.
- Maintain a grade point average of 2.5. No grade under C- shall be counted toward the degree.
- Exemplify a quality of life and commitment suitable for ministry.
- Rectify all incomplete grades no later than week seven of the semester in which they plan to graduate.
- Fulfill all financial obligations to the Seminary.
- Complete the degree program within seven (7) years from the time of matriculation.
Bible | 6 Credit Hours
| BIBL 5210 | Old Testament 1: Pentateuch & Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 5240 | New Testament 1: The Texts & Their World | 3 |
History | 3 Credit Hours
| HSTY 5210 | Christian History 1: the Early Church to the Early Reformation (1-16c) | 3 |
Theology | 3 Credit Hours
Spiritual Formation | 3 Credit Hours
| SPFM 5201 | Journey: The Story of Our Lives | 1 |
| SPFM 5211 | Intercultural Spirituality: Praying Together | 1 |
| SPFM | Spiritual Formation Elective | |
Foundations in Christian Ministry | 6 Credit Hours
CEDF and MNST Electives | 6 Credit Hours
Students must take a combination of Christian Education and Formation and Ministry courses with at least one three credit course from each field.
Cultural Diversity Elective | 3 Credit Hours
Student selects one course from the following:
| BIBL 6290 | Intercultural Readings of the Bible | 3 |
| MNST 5110 | Religions and Cultures | 3 |
| MNST 6125 | Issues of Christian Faith in the Americas | 3 |
| MNST 6130 | The Gospel in Asian Context | 3 |
| MNST 6135 | Experiencing African Christianity | 3 |
| MNST 6140 | Experiencing Global Christianity | 3 |
| MNST 6151 | Cultural Dimensions of Mission | 3 |
| MNST 6152 | Rethinking Mission: Lessons From Christian Art History & Practice | 3 |
| MNST 6352 | Journey to Mosaic | 3 |
| MNST 6401 | Sankofa: Racial Righteousness & Reconciliation | 3 |
| THEO 5140 | Advanced Seminar in Theology | 3 |
On occasion, a 7190 Topics course which is not offered on a regular basis will fulfill an area requirement.
General Elective | 6 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for the Degree | 36 Credit Hours
Students are required to take 13 credit hours in residence at the main campus. Students are recommended for graduation when all requirements are fulfilled for the degree.
Field Education
The experiences designated as field education will be awarded three (3) credit hours in addition to the 36 credit hours required for the MACM degree.