Master of Arts in Christian Studies
Introduction
The Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MACS) is...
- Foundational: Lay a firm foundation for thoughtful, robust, and authentic faith with our Foundational Core courses.
- Transformative: Join a rich community of people from a wide variety of Christian traditions as you deepen your faith and broaden your perspectives.
- Integrative: Learn to bring your faith to bear on all aspects of life and work, building a more integrated understanding of vocation and identity.
Students who take this program typically...
- Are seeking vocational discernment, spiritual formation, or renewed vision for a current career;
- Are preparing for certain types of church or parachurch work; or
- Are pursuing greater integration between faith and all of life.
Graduates follow a wide variety of paths. Some return with a reinvigorated vision for a previous career. Some enter church or parachurch work. Some follow newly discovered passions. Whatever the path, MACS graduates leave Regent grounded in the great story of God's work in the world, and motivated to engage God's call on their lives.
Program Structure
| Credit Hours | Time to Complete | Program Costs | Online Learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 |
Full course load: 4 terms Part-time: 6 years max |
Total onsite tuition: $22,890 (42 credit hours at $545 per onsite credit hour). |
You can take up to 21 credits online |
Program Requirements
You will be awarded the Master of Arts in Christian Studies degree when you have successfully completed 42 credit hours of study, including your final project (see Additional Requirements below), with a GPA of at least 3.0 (B).
All students are required to take 12 credits of Foundational Core Courses (listed below) and 15 credits encompassing a range of theological disciplines (see Additional Requirements below).
The following requirements reflect the MACS curriculum starting in Fall 2025.
You can use the MACS Worksheet to keep track of your progress toward completing your program.
Download MACS Worksheet (PDF)
Foundational Core Courses
| Requirement | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Foundations (BIBL 501) | 3 |
| New Testament Foundations (BIBL 502) | 3 |
| Biblical Exegesis (BIBL 503) | 3 |
| Theology for Life (INDS 500) | 3 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
| Total | 15 |
Additional Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
3 credit hours from each of the following subject areas:
|
15 |
| General electives | 9 |
| MACS Integrative Exam* | 3 |
*The Capstone Project is an take-home exam based on a set list of readings that range across our concentrations. Students will be able to take the exam at the end of Fall, Winter, or Summer term.
Foundational Core Courses
Additional Requirements
Notes on the Requirements
Featured Faculty
Admission Requirements
Your application needs to demonstrate that your background and experiences have prepared you to succeed in graduate-level studies. This usually means that you have completed a bachelor's degree a grade point average of at least 2.8 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).
If you do not have a bachelor's degree but are at least 28 years old, you can apply as a mature student. You'll be asked to explain how your life, work, ministry, and/or educational experience can be seen as equivalent to a university degree.
Contact the Admissions team or see our Admission Requirements page to learn more.
