Master of Arts, Christian Studies (MACS)

Location(s): West Palm Beach Campus (Day)

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36 Credit Hours

Students are required to complete the following courses (total of 36 hours), including either a thesis in an area of concentration or a comprehensive exam.

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

Electives - 12 Credit Hours

A least nine credit hours of electives must come from graduate courses offered within the School of Ministry, unless otherwise satisfied by transfer credits. Ministry apprenticeship courses may not fulfill any MACS degree requirements.

Comprehensive Examination

MACS students must register for and successfully complete a Comprehensive Examination (THL 6000 ) in their final semester of study. Students who successfully complete a Master’s Thesis, however, fulfill this requirement.

Transfer and Transient Credits

Students accepted into the Master of Arts, Christian Studies (MACS) degree program may transfer up to 12 approved credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. No transient study credit may be applied toward completion of the MACS. For additional PBA requirements and policies on transfer and transient credits, see Academic Policies in the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.