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The Master of Arts in Church Ministries is structured so that students receive balanced exposure to biblical, historical and theological studies; and develop vocational skills and competencies through ministry concentrations. The MACM requires the successful completion of 36 semester hours with a GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4-point scale. Up to 18 credit hours of work may be accepted by transfer from accredited schools with a grade of C or better upon approval by the Vice President for Academics. (Note: This degree program is structured with courses to be taken in areas of concentration. Students should consult regularly with the director of their MACM concentration.)

Biblical Studies (6 hours)

• OT501 Pentecostal Explorations in the Old Testament; or a OT book study
• NT501 Pentecostal Explorations in the New Testament; or a NT book study

Theological and Historical Studies (6 hours)

• TS606 Introduction to Christian Doctrine, or TS607 Pentecostal Spirituality and Theology
• HT607 Historical Theology, or TS643 Theology of the Wesleyan-Pentecostal Movement

Personal Formation for Ministry (6 hours)

• SA801 Pentecostal Foundations for Christian Ministry and Study (3 hrs)
• SA802 (Spiritual Practices) Community of Faith & Ministry Development (1 hr)
• SA804 (Ministry Ethics) Community of Faith & Ministry Development (1 hr)
• SA805 (Ministry Leadership) Community of Faith & Ministry Development (1 hr)

Ministry Concentrations

Discipleship & Ministry Leadership

Global Pentecostalism & Mission

Congregational Care & Counseling