The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) program and the courses are foundations, providing basic preparation for informed Christian service and for additional graduate-level theological education.

The degree is a 36-hour program with a 24-hour common core curriculum and 12 hours required of approved graduate workshop credits will complete the required hours.  A score of 80 or better on the Bible Tutor Exam will be required for graduation.

SCHEDULE

Courses are offered in term-based schedule of 2 8-week sessions in fall and spring semesters.  Summer session enrollment is an option.

DEGREE AWARDED

Master of Arts

CONTACT

Dr. Chris Kettler, Program Director
Christian Ministry
316-295-5562
kettler@friends.edu

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements stated under the Graduate Admissions Policy, the requirements for admission to the MACM are as follows:

1. Two letters of recommendation.
2. Completion of program interview process.
3. The Bible Tutor Self-Test will be administered as a required admissions requirement to the MACM program. Those students who achieve a sub-standard result, defined as below 80 percent accuracy, will be requested to purchase the Bible Tutor CD-rom (approximately $50) in order to prepare to retake the exam while in the program.
4. Written approval of admission by the program director after review of the admission requirements.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CREDIT

Students pursuing the MACM degree program may apply for up to 6 hours of graduate credit where significant and effective experience parallel to course requirements can be validated. Such credit must be requested and validated in written form and the University’s standard fee for Experiential Learning credit applies. No more than a combined total of 6 hours of transfer credit and Experiential Learning credit can be accepted.

AUDIT ENROLLMENT

A limited number of MACM audit enrollments are permitted in regularly scheduled classes with the instructor’s consent and where room in the class exists. The Audit option is not open for Directed Study and Independent Study enrollments. The cost for Audit enrollment is noted on the current year fee schedule. Audit enrollments must submit an application and must be interviewed by the program director. Transcripts do not need to be submitted for admission. Audit enrollments do not qualify for financial aid.