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Master of
Arts in Christian Studies (M.A.C.S.)
[With Concentrations]
34 -
40 credits
The
M.A.C.S.
degree can be earned across a range of concentrations making it an
ideal choice for those individuals who wish to earn a master's degree
that will allow maximum opportunity to develop both academically and
personally as they complete a challenging graduate program under the
guidance of senior faculty.
Entrance into the
Master of Arts in
Christian Studies program requires an acceptable bachelor's
degree from an approved institution. You may use relevant
acceptable credits taken in a previous Bible related master's program
to reduce the number of credits needed to graduate. Please
discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School
Admissions Advisor.
Master
of Religious Education (M.R.E.)
46 credits
[Standard
Curriculum]
The
M.R.E. degree is a well respected and widely sought degree for
those serving in Christian education. It is the ideal degree
option for individuals serving as teachers or administrators in
Christian schools or Ministers of Education in the local church
setting.
Entrance into the
Master of Religious Education program requires an acceptable
bachelor's degree from an approved institution. You may use
relevant acceptable credits taken in a previous Bible or education
related master's program to reduce the number of credits needed to
graduate. Please discuss the requirements for this degree
with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.
Master of
Divinity (M.Div.)
86 credits
[Standard
Curriculum]
The standard
curriculum
M.Div. degree is the traditional degree for those desiring to
take a more standardized approach to ministry education. It is
also the recognized prerequisite degree for acceptance into the Doctor
of Ministry degree.
Entrance into the
Master of Divinity standard curriculum program requires
an acceptable bachelor's degree from an approved institution.
Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School
Admissions Advisor.
The
Master of Divinity degree completion program is
ideal for those with an uncompleted M.Div. degree. Therefore,
those individuals who may have, for a variety of reasons, dropped out
of their M.Div. program, can now reach their goal! It is
also ideal for those who have earned a relevant graduate degree (e.g.
M.Min., M.R.E., M.A.R., M.A. in Biblical Studies, etc.). of not less
than 30 credits, and who wish to up-grade to the Master of Divinity
degree.
Total
credits required for the M.Div. is 86. Entrance requires not less
than 30 previously earned acceptable credits. Total credits
required are not less than 24 and not more than 56 (depending on the
total credits accepted for transfer).
Please
discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School
Admissions Advisor.
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Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
[With Concentrations]
34-44 credits
The
D.Min.
degree, as the senior professional degree for
pastors, missionaries and other church leaders, provides a structured
environment for ministry development and personal growth. It is
designed to enhance one's knowledge and skills in the practice of
ministry. This is the ideal doctorate degree choice for individuals
already serving in the everyday practical mix of Christian ministry.
Entrance into the
Doctor
of Ministry program requires either a
Master's of Divinity Degree, a Master's of Theology degree, or the
academic equivalent from an acceptable institution. However,
individuals already holding an earned doctorate degree from an
acceptable institution with an emphasis in Bible, Theology or
Christian Ministry, and who have served not less than ten (10) years
in full-time Christian ministry may also be considered for entrance
into the Doctor of Ministry program.
In some cases,
individuals having completed courses toward a Doctor of Ministry
degree through an approved institution, may be considered for
acceptance upon transfer of relevant credits. The minimum
requirements for earning the D.Min. degree through Master's is not
less than three courses and completion of the doctoral writing
project.
Please discuss the
requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions
Advisor.
Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)
30 units
PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
In
order to be considered for entrance into the program, the applicant
must meet the following requirements.
- Be not less than
forty-five (45) years of age.
- Have served in an
approved Christian ministry role for not less than twenty (20) years
(does not have to be continuous and may be bi-vocational service).
- Currently hold
licensure or ordination from a recognized denomination or an
acceptable ecclesiastical body.
- Have earned an
appropriate bachelor’s degree from an acceptable institution.
Or qualify to meet the
ecclesiastical
equivalent of a bachelor's degree.
- Be able to provide
official and verifiable documentation of all of the above.
PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
The
Doctor of Divinity
program is divided into four distinct "Components." These
Components document an essential area of knowledge. Each
Component is designed to be completed in about eight (10) to ten (12)
weeks. Therefore, the entire program may be finished in about
one year. This schedule allows busy senior clergy to move
through the program at a reasonable pace that does not interfere with
the normal duties of the ministry. In order to allow adequate
time for completion, and to provide for unforeseen events, individuals
accepted into the program will be granted up to three years to
complete all four Components.
Click HERE
for complete D.D. program details
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