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Our Programs

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THE DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES (DipCS)

The DipCS is a 24-credit hour program designed to provide university graduates with both a biblically-based understanding of the Christian faith and the tools for an ongoing life of Christian study and practical service. It is a highly flexible program, and allows students a great deal of choice in their selection of classes. The diploma requires a minimum of one year to complete, and can also form the first year of the Masters programs.

THE MASTER OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES DEGREE (MCS)

The 60-credit hour Master of Christian Studies program reflects the heart of Regent's mission, and represents the College's focus on educating, nurturing and equipping the laity to live and work as servant leaders. The MCS provides graduate theological education for men and women called to vocations in either professional or ministerial settings. It is also Regent's recommended degree for those anticipating further graduate studies in preparation for an academic career. MCS students explore the integration of faith and life by developing skills for interpreting Scripture, by completing courses in each of the theological disciplines and by focusing in depth on a chosen area of concentration. For completion of the degree, students select one of four options: writing a thesis, taking a comprehensive exam, doing a ministry research project, or doing an arts thesis project. The MCS normally requires between two and three years to complete.

THE MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE (MDiv)

The 90-credit Master of Divinity program is a vocational degree for students specifically intending to enter full-time Christian service (e.g., parish ministers, missionaries, full-time non-ordained workers within the church, parachurch workers, and other types of vocational Christian leaders). The MDiv supports the mission of the College by preparing people for leadership roles within the church and other Christian organizations who share the same vision of claiming the whole of human life for Jesus Christ.

THE MASTER OF THEOLOGY DEGREE (THM)

The ThM degree builds on the MDiv or the MCS program and thus requires a high level of academic achievement with particular emphasis on research and further specialization, including a thesis. The ThM program is 30 credits if entering with an MDiv, or 60 credits if entering from an MCS (or equivalent).