College of Biblical Studies

Graduate Programs

In the graduate programs in the Graduate School of Theology and the College of Biblical Studies, we share a passion for—and find our purpose within—the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe there are as many unique ways in which the Creator has called us to serve as there are students among us. From family counseling to global missions, you’ll study and learn from and with brilliant, driven, compassionate faculty and classmates. Every class and every experience are designed to expand your knowledge, deepen your faith and prepare you for the challenge and gift of sharing God’s love with a world in need.
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In the graduate programs in the Graduate School of Theology and the College of Biblical Studies, we share a passion for—and find our purpose within—the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe there are as many unique ways in which the Creator has called us to serve as there are students among us. From family counseling to global missions, you’ll study and learn from and with brilliant, driven, compassionate faculty and classmates. Every class and every experience are designed to expand your knowledge, deepen your faith and prepare you for the challenge and gift of sharing God’s love with a world in need.

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All Master’s Degree Programs

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Master’s degree programs within the ACU Graduate School of Theology and the College of Biblical Studies are taught by faculty who are experts in their field, providing you the opportunity to dive deep into scholarship and glean knowledge from experienced ministers, missionaries and practitioners.

Online Master’s Degree Programs

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Do you want to deepen your knowledge of Christ? Are you ready to equip others for service to the Lord? Our online master’s degree programs can help you successfully answer your ministry calling through one of four online ministry and theology programs or by training to become a marriage and family therapist.

All Doctoral Degree Programs

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Doctoral degree programs within the ACU Graduate School of Theology in the College of Biblical Studies are a space of synthesis and integration. Here, our experience in ministry shapes the questions we ask in rigorous theological study, and scholarly endeavors sharpen our leadership and ministry practice, thereby helping to deepen your spiritual identity and sustain your ongoing ministry.

Departments

Graduate degree programs within the College of Biblical Studies are offered through two departments. The Graduate School of Theology offers more than a dozen degrees in ministry, missions and biblical studies. The graduate program in the Department of Marriage and Family Studies combines theory and clinical training to prepare students to be marriage and family therapists and to equip families for healthy relationships in both secular and Christian settings.

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Department of Marriage and Family Studies

Students in the Department of Marriage and Family Studies are trained to strengthen the lives of children, adults and families by promoting healthy development and relationships. Faculty are dedicated to helping students grow both as people of faith and in new knowledge about how families, groups, communities and societies interact. A degree in Marriage and Family Studies empowers you to harness knowledge about the complexity of human relationships and gain the practical skills to support children and families in professions such as counseling, healthcare and social services.

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Graduate School of Theology

Learn to lead others while deepening your faith through the Graduate School of Theology’s graduate degree programs. Explore residential and online options.