Master of Arts in Christian Studies (M.A.C.S.)
[With Concentrations]
34 - 40 credits

The M.A.C.S. degree can be earned across a range of concentrations making it an ideal choice for those individuals who wish to earn a master's degree that will allow maximum opportunity to develop both academically and personally as they complete a challenging graduate program under the guidance of senior faculty.

Entrance into the Master of Arts in Christian Studies program requires an acceptable bachelor's degree from an approved institution.  You may use relevant acceptable credits taken in a previous Bible related master's program to reduce the number of credits needed to graduate.   Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)
46 credits
[Standard Curriculum]

The M.R.E. degree is a well respected and widely sought degree for those serving in Christian education.  It is the ideal degree option for individuals serving as teachers or administrators in Christian schools or Ministers of Education in the local church setting.

Entrance into the Master of Religious Education program requires an acceptable bachelor's degree from an approved institution.  You may use relevant acceptable credits taken in a previous Bible or education related master's program to reduce the number of credits needed to graduate.   Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
86 credits
[Standard Curriculum]

The standard curriculum M.Div. degree is the traditional degree for those desiring to take a more standardized approach to ministry education.  It is also the recognized prerequisite degree for acceptance into the Doctor of Ministry degree.

Entrance into the Master of Divinity standard curriculum program requires an acceptable bachelor's degree from an approved institution.  Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.

The Master of Divinity degree completion program is ideal for those with an uncompleted M.Div. degree. Therefore, those individuals who may have, for a variety of reasons, dropped out of their M.Div. program, can now reach their goal!  It is also ideal for those who have earned a relevant graduate degree (e.g. M.Min., M.R.E., M.A.R., M.A. in Biblical Studies, etc.). of not less than 30 credits, and who wish to up-grade to the Master of Divinity degree.

Total credits required for the M.Div. is 86. Entrance requires not less than30 previously earned acceptable credits.  Total credits required are not less than 24 and not more than 56 (depending on the total credits accepted for transfer).

Please discuss the requirements for this degree with a Divinity School Admissions Advisor.