Master of Arts, Christian Studies + Master of Science, Community Development Dual Degree (MACS + MSCD)

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71 Credit Hours

Aim and Outcomes

The aim of the Master of Arts, Christian Studies and Master of Science, Community Development dual degree program (MACS + MSCD) is to combine a broad graduate theological education with practical industry-specific skills used in the community development field. Such skills include grant writing, program design and evaluation, data-gathering practices, as well as political, economic and managerial tools. For additional information, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Structure and Delivery

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Program Length

Dual degrees allow students to complete two degrees simultaneously with fewer credit hours required than if completing those degrees separately. Dual-degree students can complete the dual-degree requirements in two and a half years (12 credit hours each semester, in addition to Summer courses). For additional information, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Admission

Dual-degree applicants must be accepted into each program independently. The admission requirements and process for each degree may be found in the relevant Admission section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Degree Requirements

All dual-degree students studying for the MACS + MSCD dual degrees (71 credit hours) will complete the specified MACS and MSCD courses. For the MACS, dual-degree students will complete eight courses from the MACS Core, as follows: two courses in Old Testament (6 credit hours), two courses in New Testament (6 credit hours), two courses in Theology (6 credit hours), and two courses in Practical Theology (6 credit hours), and two elective courses within the School of Ministry (6 credit hours). For the MSCD, dual-degree students will complete 41 credit hours of specified courses, including a Master’s Thesis, which will fulfill the MACS Comprehensive Examination requirement. For additional information, including any required prerequisites, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Below are the specific dual-degree requirements for the MACS + MSCD dual degrees:

Master of Arts, Christian Studies Core - 24 Credit Hours

Old Testament Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Select two:

BIB 5003 - Genesis 3 Credit Hours
BIB 5463 - The Book of the Twelve 3 Credit Hours
BIB 5713 - Psalter 3 Credit Hours

New Testament Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Select two:

BIB 5913 - Gospel of John 3 Credit Hours
BIB 5513 - Acts of the Apostles 3 Credit Hours
BIB 5723 - First Corinthians 3 Credit Hours

Historical Theology Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Select two:

THL 5233 - The Early Church 3 Credit Hours
THL 5243 - The Reformation 3 Credit Hours
THL 5803 - Global Christianity 3 Credit Hours

Practical Theology Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Select two:

MLS 5513 - Mission of God 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5903 - Worship and Discipleship 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5033 - Christian Ethics 3 Credit Hours

GSOM Electives - 6 Credit Hours

A least six credit hours of electives must come from graduate courses offered within the School of Ministry (Note: the ministry apprenticeship courses are not allowed to fulfill any MACS degree requirements).

MSCD Managerial Competence * - 9 Credit Hours

Select three:

ACG 5153 - Financial Statement Analysis 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5043 - Quantitative Methods 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5053 - Marketing Management 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5063 - Corporate Finance 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5093 - Corporate Strategies 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5103 - International Business 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5293 - Managerial Economics 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5313 - Legal Environment of Business 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5403 - Operations Management 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5213 - International Marketing 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5453 - Special Topics in Marketing 3 Credit Hours
BUS 5653 - Contemporary Project Management 3 Credit Hours

MSCD Development Studies - 32 Credit Hours

DEV 5003 - Seminar in Development 3 Credit Hours
DEV 5073 - Development Economics 3 Credit Hours
DEV 5053 - Global Economics 3 Credit Hours
DEV 5083 - Case Study Seminar: Design and Development 3 Credit Hours
DEV 5093 - Case Study Seminar: Implementation and Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
DEV 5063 - Development Policy 3 Credit Hours
DEV 5033 - Practicum in Development Policy 3 Credit Hours
DEV 5136 - Master’s Thesis 6 Credit Hours / DEV 5133 - Master’s Thesis (take twice for total of 6 credit hours) **
DEV 5002 - Fieldwork Seminar 2 Credit Hours ***
DEV 5114 - Community Development Fieldwork 4 Credit Hours ***
* Students must satisfy any listed course prerequisites and any other specifications.

** The MSCD Master’s Thesis fulfills the MACS Comprehensive Examination requirement.

*** Fieldwork Seminar (DEV 5002) and Community Development Fieldwork (DEV 5004) fulfill 6 credit hours of MACS elective requirements.

Sample Degree Plan:

Master of Arts, Christian Studies + Master of Science, Community Development Degree Plan