Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MACS)
The Master of Arts in Christian Studies provides foundational training in Bible and theology to equip students for faithful service across diverse ministry contexts.
A Flexible Foundation for Ministry
The MACS is a two-year degree designed for men and women seeking deeper biblical and theological formation for ministry. Students complete a shared core of Bible and theology coursework while also selecting free electives that allow them to focus on areas aligned with their interests or calling. The program offers both academic depth and flexibility, preparing graduates to serve in a wide range of ministry settings.
Program Goals
Students in the MACS program will:
- Evidence a general knowledge of Christian theology, including an ability to support their theological views
- Evidence an understanding of the historical development of the major branches of systematic theology
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including an understanding of the message and arguments of specific books of the Bible
- Display Christlikeness in their pursuit of knowledge and relationships within the seminary community
- Demonstrate the personal and spiritual discipline necessary for sustained Christian service
- Communicate the Bible effectively
In addition, to the above goals, students in the Chinese-language version of the MACS will also be able to:
- In addition to the above goals, students in the Chinese-language version of the MACS will be able to design an effective strategy for the Chinese Ministry.
Bible Exposition (24 Credit Hours)
BE5101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics
BE5102 Old Testament History I
BE5103 Old Testament History II & Poetry
BE5104 Old Testament Prophets
BE5105 The Gospels
BE5106 Acts & Pauline Epistles
BE5107 Hebrews, General Epistles, and Revelation
NT5110 New Testament Introduction
Systematic Theology (18 Credit Hours)
ST5101 Theological Method and Bibliology
ST5102 Trinitarianism
ST5103 Angelology, Anthropology, and Hamartiology
ST5104 Soteriology
ST5105 Sanctification and Ecclesiology
ST5106 Eschatology
Ministries and Communication (6 Credit Hours)
PM5101 Christian Life and Witness
OOxxxx Approved Communication Course (3 Credit Hours)
SF5100 Spiritual Formation
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