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“Abilene Christian University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, offering both undergraduate and graduate-level degrees and is made up of the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Biblical Studies, College of Business Administration, College of Education & Human Services, Graduate School, Graduate School of Theology, and ACU\u2019s Honors College. In the area of missions, ACU offers the Bachelor of Arts in Bible & Ministry with a concentration in Missions and in Ministry & Vocation with a concentration in Vocational Missions as well as a minor in Bible, Missions & Ministry. At the graduate level ACU offers a Master of Divinity is available with an emphasis in Missions, a Master of Arts in Global Service and a Doctor of Ministry with a concentration in Leadership for Missional Renewal. ACU requires daily chapel services and mandatory Bible courses and the majority of students spend time volunteering for community service. ACU offers students a wide range of opportunities to serve with Spring Break Campaigns, international missions, internships with mission organizations, and much more.”<\/p>\n
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