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:

  1. Complete all Vocational and Spiritual Formation for Leadership evaluations and receive approval by faculty vote.
  2. Complete the required 36 semester hours of academic course work, plus 3 field education credit hours.
  3. Maintain a grade point average of 2.5. No grade under C- shall be counted toward the degree.
  4. Exemplify a quality of life and commitment suitable for ministry.
  5. Rectify all incomplete grades no later than week seven of the semester in which they plan to graduate.
  6. Fulfill all financial obligations to the Seminary.
  7. Complete the degree program within seven (7) years from the time of matriculation.

Bible | 6 Credit Hours

BIBL 5210Old Testament 1: Pentateuch & Interpretation

3

BIBL 5240New Testament 1: The Texts & Their World

3

History | 3 Credit Hours

HSTY 5210Christian History 1: the Early Church to the Early Reformation (1-16c)

3

Theology | 3 Credit Hours

THEO 5110Christian Theology

3

Spiritual Formation | 3 Credit Hours

SPFM 5201Journey: The Story of Our Lives

1

SPFM 5211Intercultural Spirituality: Praying Together

1

SPFM
Spiritual Formation Elective

Foundations in Christian Ministry | 6 Credit Hours

MNST 5108Ministry Identity and Practice

3

MNST 5130Leading & Teaching in Ministry

3

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 6290Intercultural Readings of the Bible

3

MNST 5110Religions and Cultures

3

MNST 6125Issues of Christian Faith in the Americas

3

MNST 6130The Gospel in Asian Context

3

MNST 6135Experiencing African Christianity

3

MNST 6140Experiencing Global Christianity

3

MNST 6151Cultural Dimensions of Mission

3

MNST 6152Rethinking Mission: Lessons From Christian Art History & Practice

3

MNST 6352Journey to Mosaic

3

MNST 6401Sankofa: Racial Righteousness & Reconciliation

3

THEO 5140Advanced 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.

FLDC 5300Vocational Excellence

1

FLDC 7315Intercultural Development Module

1

FLDC 7318Theological Reflection Module

1