Master of Arts in Christian Studies
The Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MACS) is a continuation of the Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies (GDCS). Building on the credits of the GDCS, the MACS offers additional credits making a total of 60 credits.
The programme offers deeper engagement for working professionals and Christian leaders in the areas of biblical, theological, and historical foundations of the Christian faith.
The full-time MACS programme can be taken over 2 years, or on a part-time basis over 5 years. Most of the MACS courses are offered as day courses (first-year courses are also available in the evenings, offered once every 3 years).?
The majority of credits earned in this programme are transferable to the Master’s degree programmes. However, it should be noted that the MABS and MDiv programmes have original-language requirements that take at least 2 years of full-time studies besides completed coursework from a MACS degree in order to be completed.
Learning onsite within the SBC community is most effective and fruitful. However, it is now possible to choose to complete the first year of the MACS curriculum online, wherever you are, part/full-time. Those who opt to do this may apply to the Immersion Experience?where they can stay and study at SBC for 1–2 weeks at the start of every semester and get to know their classmates and faculty in person.
All students in this programme must complete the second year of the curriculum onsite.
International students studying onsite are required to be studying on a full time basis.
Prerequisites for Programme Admission
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Bible College
English Language Minimum Requirements
- ‘A’ Level: B4
- TOEFL: 550 (PBT)/213 (CBT)/80 (IBT)
- IELTS:? 6.0
General Requirements
- At least 24 years old
- Christian for at least 2 years
- Evidence of involvement in ministry
- Evidence of call to ministry and service
- Endorsement by church leadership
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of 60 credit hours
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Church Involvement and Ministry (CIM)
Curriculum
The first year of the MACS curriculum is identical to the GDCS as described under “Year 1.” The second year is unique to the MACS programme.
Year 1
| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Foundations | 3 |
| New Testament Studies I | 3 |
|
Introduction to Christian Spirituality |
2 |
| Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Research and Writing | 1 |
| 15 |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Studies I | 3 |
| New Testament Foundations | 3 |
| Missiological Perspectives | 3 |
| Systematic Theology I | 3 |
|
Theology of Work & Vocation |
3 |
| 15 |
Year 2
| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Studies II | 3 |
| Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Survey of Church History | 3 |
| 15 |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| New Testament Studies II | 3 |
| Homiletics I | 3 |
|
Gospel, Church & Culture OR Apologetics & Outreach |
3 |
| Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
* PT – Practical Theology????????? IS – Intercultural Studies
Note: Course offerings are subject to change. There will be a tracking of Church Involvement and Ministry (CIM) as part of the programme requirements..
Blended Learning at SBC
At SBC, we seek to build up our community through blended learning: designing synchronous and asynchronous learning activities using both physical and online platforms. Students may expect to be enriched with a variety of face-to-face and online learning experiences during their studies at SBC.
