Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Dual Degrees

The sixty-credit hour MACM dual degrees (plus three credit hours of field education) are designed to enhance ministry in a variety of vocations in congregational or business or nonprofit settings with graduate theological training. Participants are expected to be involved in a ministry or other organization at the time of application and throughout the program. Anticipated outcomes for the MACM can be found on the Master of Christian Ministry catalog page.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree is awarded to students meeting the following requirements:

  1. Complete all Vocational and Spiritual Formation for Leadership evaluations and receive approval by faculty vote.
  2. Complete the required 60 semester hours of academic course work, plus 8 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.