Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Purpose of the Program
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) is a 72-hour program designed for those who desire to
serve the church or a church-related ministry. The Interdisciplinary program provides a well-rounded biblical,
theological, and practical understanding of the Christian faith in relation to other disciplines. Students also
may develop a concentration in one of two areas: Christian Counseling or Global Leadership. A minimum of
32 hours in a specific area must be taken to establish a concentration. The program is for the following:
- Christian workers (professional or lay) in positions where the master's degree will allow
entrance into a Christian vocation or lay ministry which would not otherwise be possible; and
- Those who need a general seminary education and wish to gain further knowledge in
areas associated with practical interdisciplinary Christian ministry, or to gain expertise
in the specific areas of Christian Counseling or Global Leadership.
General Admission Requirements
The normal prerequisite for the MACM is a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants should
have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must have read and signed that they understand and
respect the Doctrinal Statement. In addition, applicants must have read and signed that they will abide by financial
policies and adhere to the regulations described in the Code of Conduct and Drug Policy. Applicants also must
agree to abide by academic policies. All additional requirements can be found on the Application for Admission.
Interdisciplinary Learning Outcomes
- Acquire a basic understanding of the Bible, theology, and practical ministry; and
- Acquire an understanding of the relationship between biblical and theological
disciplines and the integration of practical ministry within those disciplines.
Global Leadership Learning Outcomes
- Acquire an ability to move toward spiritual and emotional health and maturity;
- Acquire experiential knowledge of the stages of leadership development;
- Acquire an ability to lead out of the model and example of Jesus as a servant leader;
- Acquire practical knowledge and experience of team dynamics and the ability to
develop and lead a team toward mutual accomplishment of God-given goals; and
- Acquire an ability to apply the principles of a missional philosophy of ministry.
Christian Counseling Learning Outcomes
- Acquire an understanding of the foundational elements of Christian counseling;
- Acquire a biblical worldview by studying God's revelation in counseling;
- Acquire an understanding of the various types of counseling toward the goal of biblical
integration within the framework of Christian principles and practice; and
- Acquire an ability to apply basic counseling and referral skills in a multi-cultural society.
CORE COURSES
- AT 5500 Intro to Academic Writing 4
- TH 5301 Intro to Biblical Interpretation 4
- Systematic Theology Electives (3) 1220 Hours
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM
- Core Courses 20
- Old Testament Elective 4
- New Testament Elective 4
- Theology Electives (2) 8
- Global Leadership Electives (2) 8
- Counseling Electives (2) 8
- Practicum Elective 4
- Open Electives (4) 1672 Hours
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATION
- Core Courses 20
- GL 5545 Transformational Leadership 4
- GL 6547 Leader's Inner Journey 4
- GL 6549 Dynamics of Team Leadership 4
- GL 7560 Cross-cultural Practicum 4
- Global Leadership Electives (4) 16
- Apologetics Electives (2) 8
- Open Electives (3) 1272 Hours
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
- Core Courses 20
- CO 5711 Intro to Pastoral Counseling4
- CO 5730 Intro to Crisis Intervention 4
- CO 5740 Intro to Marriage & Family 4
- Counseling Practicum 4
- Counseling Electives (4) 16
- Open Electives (5) 2072 Hours
Note: The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Christian Counseling fulfills some
(but not all) of the requirements necessary for State of Washington licensing. Please contact the Academic Dean
for additional information.