PROGRAM MISSION

The Master Arts in Christian Studies degree program prepares students for attaining biblical and theological foundations and being church leaders. This program is designed primarily for lay leaders, administrations or missionaries who desire training so as to better serve within their churches, parachurch organization, and/or mission fields. Students may be qualified to pursue a graduate program in pastoral ministry, including the M.Div. program.

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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Master of Arts in Christian Studies degree program offers the following outcomes.

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Students will be able to:

• explain the core teachings of Reformed Theology and compare them with other teachings of theology.

• interpret core biblical characters, events, and topics using the Bible as the primary source and explain the biblical principles

• identify the core principles of biblical leadership and develop healthy, personal relationships with God in their lives

• explore the core ministry skills for clergy ministry and demonstrate such skills while instructing others.

• explore cultural and global issues involved in church ministry and missionary endeavors in an ever-changing world.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Students receive the M.A.C.S degree when they complete a minimum of 56 semester units:

1. Old Testament (9 Units)

2. New Testament (9 Units)

3. Systematic Theology (9 Units)

4. Historical Theology (9 Units)

5. Christian Formation & Ministry (9 Units)

6. Electives (9 units)

7. Internship I & II (1 unit each)

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The last 28 Units must be taken at IRUS.

A minimum full-time course load is 9 units per semester. A maximum full-time load is 15 units per semester; however, students may petition for additional units if their cumulative average is 3.0 or higher.
 

Official classification is based on the number of units completed toward graduation as follows: 1st-year students 0-26; sophomores 27-56.
 

The following are the course requirements for the M.A.C.S.

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