Master of Arts in Christian Studies 

Equipping Christian Ministry Leaders with Biblical Foundations and Spiritual Maturity
The program equips students to deepen their knowledge of Scripture and theology while developing effective teaching and ministry skills. Students are prepared to serve faithfully and effectively across diverse cultural and ministry contexts and to respond to the needs of the Church.
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M.A.C.S. PROGRAM

Purpose

The Master of Arts in Christian Studies program seeks to develop capable Christian leaders by deepening their biblical and theological knowledge, fostering spiritual maturity, and preparing them for effective service in diverse ministry settings.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the M.A.C.S. program, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes: 

1

Interpret Scripture accurately and prepare teaching materials to communicate biblical content in Christian ministry. 

2

Develop and evaluate effective ministry models grounded in Christian theology. 

3

Examine and assess their personal spiritual growth and develop a plan for continued spiritual formation. 

4

Evaluate various ministry strategies and serve in diverse cultural contexts. 

Admission Requirements

  1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college, university, or seminary with a bachelor’s degree or higher and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.67 (B−, or 80%).
  2. Must have experienced spiritual rebirth and have been baptized for at least two years.
  3. Demonstrate good character and spiritual maturity, supported by recommendations from two pastors or church leaders. (Applicants residing in mainland China must provide at least one recommendation from overseas and one from a church pastor.)
  4. Ability to understand spoken Mandarin Chinese.
  5. Proof of English reading proficiency: a TOEFL score of at least 470/52 (TOEFL iBT), an IELTS score of at least 5.5, or a Duolingo English Test score of at least 80. (English test scores are valid for two years; applicants must retake the test if the scores have expired.) (Applicants who earned a college degree or higher at an institution where instruction was entirely in English, or who have resided in North America for more than 20 years, may be exempt.)

CURRICULUM

Curriculum and Structure

The program requires 40 credits of required courses and 12 credits of free electives (E), for a total of 52 credits.

PROGRAM DURATION

Duration and Mode of Study

A minimum of two years and a maximum of seven years. Extensions beyond seven years may be requested on a case-by-case basis. All courses may be completed online (synchronously or asynchronously).

Required Courses

1. Biblical Studies (15 Credits)

2. Theology and History (12 Credits)

3. Practical Theology Courses (12 Credits)

4. Field Education (0 unit)

FES521   Short-Term Missions Practicum (0)

5. Capstone Project (1 unit)

TSS570    Capstone Project      (1)  To be taken in the final semester

Master of Arts in Christian Studies Course Schedule


Participation in Church Life

Students must participate in the life of a local church throughout their studies, except during their first semester.

Transfer Student Eligibility and Transfer Credit Policy

  1. Transfer eligibility: Students transferring from a master’s program at this seminary or a seminary accredited by ATS or ATA, with a GPA of at least 3.00 (B, or 83.5%), may apply for admission to this program in accordance with seminary regulations.
  2. Please refer to the “Transfer Credit Policy” under “Academic Regulations.”

Graduation Requirements

1

Complete the required 52 credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B).

2

Complete all required clearance procedures.

3

Attend at least one pre-semester spiritual retreat before graduation.

4

Students who need three or fewer elective credits to graduate may apply to participate in that year’s commencement ceremony. However, they must first register for the summer intensive session of that year and complete the remaining credits before their diploma will be issued.