Luther Rice Bible College And Seminary

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in Christian Studies; Master of Arts in Apologetics; Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Master of Arts in Christian Studies
Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MACS) program is to equip you with knowledge in biblical, theological, historical and ethical studies that will increase their Christian faith and witness.

The MACS is a 36 semester hour degree program consisting of 18 semester hours of core courses and 18 semester hours of Christian studies courses.

If you have completed a bachelors or masters degree in a religion/theology related subject area you may be eligible to transfer in up to 6 credit hours. 6 hours of approved bachelors’ credit can be counted as advanced standing for the 6 possible transfer hours.

You can complete the degree 100% online, by campus-based studies in Metro Atlanta, or in any combination.

Master of Divinity
If you have completed a bachelors or masters degree in a religion/theology related subject area you may be eligible to transfer in up to 60 credit hours. (42 hours into Military Chaplaincy track.)

With the right bachelors degree you can take the fast track of just 69 hours to earn your full M.Div. degree. 21 hours of approved bachelors credit in religion/theology may be counted as Advanced Standing transfer hours into the graduate program. (12 hours into the Military Chaplaincy track.)

You can earn your M.Div. in as little as 2.5 years of full-time study, 100% online if you desire.

The purpose of the Master of Divinity (MDIV) program is to provide you a wide variety of knowledge and skills including biblical, theological, historical, and practical studies.

Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Apologetics (MAA) is to equip you with knowledge in issues related to the rational and biblical defense of the truth of the Christian faith.

You can complete the degree 100% online, by campus-based studies in Metro Atlanta, or in any combination.

The MAA is a 36 semester hour degree program consisting of 18 semester hours of core courses and 18 semester hours of Apologetics courses.

If you have completed a bachelors or masters degree in a religion/theology related subject area you may be eligible to transfer in up to 6 credit hours. 6 hours of approved bachelors’ credit can be counted as advanced standing for the 6 possible transfer hours.

Doctor Of Ministry

The quality and success of the Christian ministry are very often determined by the minister’s ability to think critically, biblically, and theologically; to communicate that thinking in oral and written fashion; and to apply that thinking in real-life ministry. The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program is designed to facilitate these qualities in the student.

The D.Min. program provides you an educational opportunity, in the context of your own ministry laboratory, to develop and enhance specific advanced competencies related to the practice of Christian ministry.

The D.Min. is a 30 semester hour degree program consisting of 12 semester hours of core courses, 15 semester hours of electives, and 3 semester hours for completion of the Major Ministry Project and Report.

The four core courses are offered as week-long intensives, while the remaining requirements are accomplished through online studies.
Purpose

The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry program is to provide you advanced competencies and biblical insights into the practice of ministry for those actively involved in vocational Christian ministry.

Accreditation:

TRACS national accreditation

# of Credits Required:

30, 36, 90

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

215 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

2580 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

2580 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes