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Ready to be a part of a graduate community dedicated to helping you answer God’s calling for you? Apply now or contact us for more information today.
Note: This degree is also available online.
Advance your leadership skills
In cooperation with ACU’s School of Social Work and Department of Marriage and Family Studies, the Graduate School of Theology has developed plans whereby students can pursue the MSSW or MMFT degrees concurrently with the MACM.
Program Structure
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Tracks
Ministry and Bible
Student and Family Ministry
Spiritual Formation
Ministerial Leadership
Required Hours
Program length: 2 years
Credit hours: 48
2022/2023 tuition per credit hour: $760
Example Coursework
Biblical Exegesis
History of Christianity
Systematic Theology
Foundations of the Theology of Ministry
Department
Graduate School of Theology
Application Deadlines
Summer & Spring: Please contact the Office of Graduate Programs (gradinfo@acu.edu or 325-674-2656)
Fall: August 10
What outcomes can you expect?

History
Graduates will have a basic understanding of the history of the Christian faith
Practice
Graduates will have knowledge and skills related to a particular aspect of ministerial practice
Integration
Graduates will have ability to integrate theological and theoretical concepts with concrete ministry situations

Dr. Melinda Thompson
Associate Professor of Old Testament
Director of Distance Education
PhD, Luther Seminary, 2005
melinda.thompson@acu.edu
- A completed application and application fee;
- An official transcript of all previous colleges attended. The transcript must indicate an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent.
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
- Two letters of recommendation (may be submitted through the online application);
- A purpose statement following these guidelines;
- GST Writing Assessment (a brief evaluation of academic writing skills).
Download the Christian Ministry Program Brochure for more information about the program format, degree plan, accreditation and distinctives that set ACU’s program apart.