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Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM)

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) at North Park Theological Seminary is a flexible, 36-credit-hour degree (plus three credits of field education) designed for lay people, church staff, and professionals in other fields who want to deepen their understanding of Christian faith and ministry.

Program Description

Through a combination of academic study and practical reflection, this program provides a solid foundation in Bible, Christian history, theology, spiritual formation, and ministry leadership, along with electives tailored to your interests, including Christian education and intercultural engagement. While not designed for ordination, the MACM is ideal for those serving in support roles in the church or for individuals seeking to integrate theological insight into their everyday work, volunteer service, or congregational involvement.

Areas of Study

The program covers various areas of study, including:

• Bible
• Christian history
• Theology
• Spiritual formation
• Ministry leadership
• Christian education
• Intercultural engagement

Learning Outcomes

After completing a Master of Christian Ministry, you will be able to:

• Interpret Scripture with historical and theological integrity in relation to one's ministry.
• Convey the Christian tradition for appropriation in ministry settings.
• Articulate a theology of ministry that informs and finds expression in one's vocation, whether lay or ordained.
• Demonstrate a growing and theologically grounded sense of vocational identity in God's mission.
• Engage diversity and exhibit growth towards inter-cultural competence for ministry reflective of God's global redemptive work.

Featured Courses

• BIBL 5240 New Testament 1: The Texts & Their World
• SPFM 5211 Intercultural Spirituality: Praying Together

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Program Notes

• Time to Completion: 2 years (full-time) or 3 years (part-time).
• Ordination: The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry is not designed for ministry ordination.
• Distance or Local: This program can be completed as a distance, commuter, or residential on-campus student.

Admissions Requirements

• The prerequisite for entrance to the seminary master's degree or graduate certificate program at North Park Theological Seminary is a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• The prerequisite for the dual-degree options is a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Application Requirements

The following supplemental items are required:

1. Recommendations: Each application requires three recommendations: pastor, church committee, and faculty or colleague.
2. Essay Questions: You will find the essay question prompt and space to upload your answers in the online application.
3. Official Transcripts: North Park Theological Seminary requires official academic transcripts from each postsecondary institution you have attended.

Tuition & Aid

Nearly all seminary students are eligible for financial aid packages. Explore your cost to learn more about tuition options.