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Seminary Graduate
Master of Christian Studies (MCS)
Degree Outcomes
- Graduates will have gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Bible and its teachings.
- Graduates will have gained an understanding of a variety of ministry skills that are helpful both inside and outside the church.
- Graduates will have integrated what they have learned in their program of studies.
- Graduates will have grown in Christlikeness.
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- Part-time
- Full-time
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Program Description
The Master of Christian Studies (MCS) is a graduate-level program designed for those in ministry settings or lay vocations who desire to deepen their understanding of a number of Christian subjects. The MCS program has a great deal of flexibility, as students are able to select courses from two broad areas: Biblical/ Theological/Historical Studies and Missional/Leadership Studies. This approach allows students to tailor the program to meet their particular needs or interests.
Requirements and Completion
- The prerequisite for this degree is a B.A. degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
- A total of 36 credit hours are required for the completion of the degree.
| Master of Christian Studies (MCS) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Biblical | Theological | Historical Studies | ||
| (choose at least 15 credit hours) | ||
| 2B1311 | Old Testament I | 3 |
| 2B1312 | Old Testament II | 3 |
| 2B2311 | New Testament I | 3 |
| 2B2312 | New Testament II | 3 |
| 2B3311 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| Bible Book Studies | 3 | |
| 2T1311 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| 2T1312 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| 2T2311 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| 2H1311 | History of Christianity | 3 |
| Missional/Leadership Studies | ||
| (choose at least 15 credit hours) | ||
| 2P3221 | Effective Bible Teaching & Disciple Making | 3 |
| 2E3321 | Evangelism | 3 |
| 2I1211 | Church Planting | 2 |
| 2H3211 | Missiology | 3 |
| 2P3215 | Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| 2P3231 | Spiritual Leadership | 2 |
| 2P2311 | Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| 2C1321 | Biblical Counselling | 3 |
| 2C1243 | Dealing with Conflict | 2 |
| 2P2251 | Summative Evaluation | 2 |
| Free Electives | 4 | |
| Total credit hours Master of Christian Studies (MCS) | 36 | |