May 08, 2025

Academic Catalog - Fall 2018

Academic Catalog - Fall 2018 [ARCHIVED]

Christian Studies, M.A.

The Master of Arts Christian Studies (MACS) is a Seminary degree that provides a graduate level introduction to the theological disciplines. The degree is designed to prepare students for further graduate study or for general educational purposes. This 39 hour degree can be completed entirely through distance education. The Distance Learning Office will offer courses for the MACS in online, hybrid, and extension center formats in accordance with their regular rotation. Students may also take MACS courses on campus.

The Seminary also offers a specialized MACS degree entirely in Spanish. Degree requirements can be found here: Christian Studies, M.A. (Spanish) .

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have an accredited Bachelor’s degree.

Degree Requirements - 39 Hours

SEM 5000 - Introduction to Seminary Education 1 semester hr(s). Taken during first semester.
OTS 5110 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 5120 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5110 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5120 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation 3 semester hr(s).
PRS 6100 - Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 5000 - Introduction to Great Commission Studies 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 6610 - Personal Discipleship & Disciple-making 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 5130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 5100 - Introduction to Christian Ethics 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 5100 - Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics 3 semester hr(s).
GEN 7500 - MA Research Project 2 semester hr(s). *

Note:

*Students should register for GEN7500 during their final semester in the program. Students who do not complete this course in one semester will be required to enroll in IND 7000 - MA Continuous Enrollment in each successive semester until the requirements for this course are completed.