ACTS Master of Arts in Christian Studies

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The Master of Arts in Christian Studies equips graduates for Christian leadership.

This flexible, broadly-based program provides students with a biblical worldview, spiritual discipline, leadership skills, and a specialization in an area of interest. Students, attending full-time, may complete the program in 2 years. Those wishing to take a more relaxed pace have a maximum of 5 years to complete the program.

Note: The duration of the program may be affected by the Track chosen. Applications to the MACS can be submitted at any time. Once admitted, a student can register for any course offered that fits the program.

 

Mission:

The Master of Arts in Christian Studies develops godly Christian leaders for service in the church and the broader Kingdom of God by equipping them to deepen and integrate a Christian world view into life and ministry.

 

Specialization:

The MACS degree offers four streams of specialization that allow students to focus on a specific form of ministry. There 9 streams of specialization to choose from:

Biblical Studies Christian Leadership Development Church History
Biblical/Theological Studies Contemporary Apologetics Church Planting Leadership
Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care Cross Cultural Ministries Pastoral/Church Ministries

Goals:

  • To acquire biblical and theological truth within the Believer's church tradition;
  • To construct a personal Christian world view;
  • To deepen spiritual character;
  • To develop leadership capacity;
  • To engage in biblical/theological truth in the context of Christian ministry;
  • To pursue expertise in one self-chosen area of study.

 

Graduation Requirements:

  • Completion of 53 semester hours of study.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Completion of at least 30 semester hours of courses through ACTS, including the MACS Grad Essay MCS 810.
  • Full payment of all financial obligations at ACTS.
  • Give evidence of consistent Christian character, conduct, and biblical faith and recommendation accordingly by the faculty.

 

Vocational Outcomes:

Graduates have found placement in areas such as:

  • Church and community development;
  • Religious education and campus ministries;
  • Urban ministries and community food bank/emergency centres;
  • Children, youth, and adult ministries;
  • Missionary outreach;
  • Family life centre management;
  • Public relations;
  • Publishing/journalism;
  • Administration/management