In the fall of 2014, the GST will roll out two enhanced degree formats for the Masters of Divinity (MDiv) degree. The MDiv is a comprehensive program in theological studies designed to prepare graduates to serve as congregational ministers, Christian educators, campus ministers, chaplains, and in various other ministry settings. The degree also provides the foundation for the Ph.D., Th.D., and D.Min. degrees. More …
Over the years the GST revises various degrees in order to develop a sharper focus and remain current in the ever changing needs of churches, students, and society. The faculty, deeply concerned about the growing student debt of its graduates, decided to shorten the MDiv degree from 84 hours to 72 hours. The change will not only allow students to graduate in a more timely manner but also reduce costs by $12,192. The faculty emphasized that retooling of the degree would continue to meet all the stated outcomes. The new degree structure maintains its emphasis on practical theology, biblical studies, theology, and church history. While many schools that lower the number of hours for graduation do so at the loss of biblical languages, ACU did not. The GST is known for its high quality of language studies that include Hebrew, Greek, Coptic, Ugaritic, Ethiopic, German, and Syriac. The new degree format also maintains the central role of contextual education. One of the most appreciated aspects of an ACU ministerial education is the backbone of contextual education. More …
Currently there are two MDiv tracks. The primary difference reflects the opportunity for students to emphasize witnessing in a global context. The two degree plans are the 72 Missions 2014 Template and 72MDIV 2014 Template.
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