Master of Arts in Christian Thought (MACT) Degree Program
The academic Master of Arts degrees are intended for students desiring knowledge in a particular field and who are not planning to enter pastoral ministry in the church, for which the M.Div. is the appropriate degree. Individuals wishing to pursue university doctoral studies, school teachers, professionals from fields other than ministry, and missionaries who desire to focus on a particular area are typical of students in the programs.
Master of Arts students can choose from among four programs of study. Students participating in these degree programs must complete 20 courses (60 credit hours) with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in order to graduate.
A summative evaluation is required of all M.A. students. This evaluation may take the form of a thesis or an- other approved means of assessment (a research paper or oral exam) depending on the area of concentration. The writing of a thesis is done only upon invitation by a faculty member in the respective field. Invitations are normally based on the student’s GPA, career goals and topic of interest.
