2017-2018 Catalog

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Christian Ministry, MACM (MACM)

MACM: Master of Arts In Christian Ministry

Melinda Thompson, Advisor
ACU Box 29415
Abilene, Texas 79699-9415
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 314

Phone: 325-674-3706 or 888-242-5360
Fax: 325-674-6180
Email: melinda.thompson@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/gst

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) is a 48-hour degree designed to equip individuals primarily for church ministry roles other than preaching. This degree prepares students for competent leadership in some form of specialized ministry in congregations or other settings. The MACM degree is normally two years in duration for a full-time student. Persons admitted with some advanced theological study or with extensive undergraduate studies in Bible, religion, and ministry may receive up to 12 hours of advanced standing. Consult with the advisor.

Pre-Requisite Degree Requirements

This program requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students with extensive undergraduate studies in Bible, religion, and ministry may receive up to 12 hours of advanced standing.

Major Requirements

Tools

BIBM 602 - GST Orientation Credit Hours: 0

Bible

BIBL 610 - Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 620 - Critical Interpretation of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 627 - Biblical Exegesis Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 630 - Biblical Theology Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 682 - Teaching Scripture in Contemporary Contexts Credit Hours: 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Ministry

BIBM 603 - Foundations of the Theology of Ministry Credit Hours: 3
BIBM 648 - Christian Spiritual Formation Credit Hours: 3
BIBM 657 - Contexts of Ministry Credit Hours: 3
BIBM 629 - Field Education Contextual Immersion Credit Hours: 6
BIBM 678 - GST Senior Portfolio Preparation Credit Hours: 0

Total: 12 Credit Hours

History & Theology

BIBH 651 - History of Christianity I: Early to Medieval Credit Hours: 3
BIBH 652 - History of Christianity II: Reformation to Present Credit Hours: 3
or
BIBH 664 - Advanced Restoration History Credit Hours: 3
BIBD 660 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Focused Tracks or Electives

12 hours of elective courses (600-699) which, if desired, may be focused in one of the following tracks:

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 48

Optional Thesis (Consult with advisor)

BIBM 699 - Master’s Thesis Credit Hours: 6

Total: 6 Credit Hours

English Bible exam, e-portfolio review or oral exam for thesis, and mentoring.