Master of Christian Studies
APPLICATION-MACS
APPLICATION-MACS

Application details for the Master of Christian Studies program

Purpose

Designed to develop Christian leaders with basic biblical, theological, and spiritual knowledge so that they can serve God effectively in any professional setting.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MACS course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:

  • 1. Have solid basic knowledge and understanding of biblical content and Christian theology;

  • 2. Be able to apply biblical teachings and Christian theological principles to be competent in serving in various ministry environments;

  • 3. Grow in self-awareness, personal spiritual vitality and maturity, character, interpersonal relationships, and ministry gifts;

  • 4. Develop an interest in missions and participate in missionary work;

  • 5. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and adaptability in interpersonal and ministry settings.

Enrollment Information

  • The entire course must be completed within 2-5 years.

  • After students complete all courses, they will receive a master's degree certificate in Christian Studies issued by Dean Zhang Boli.

  • If a local student fellowship group is available in your city, you are encouraged to attend its occasional gatherings during your studies.

  • Students must have internet access and basic computer skills, including browsing the web, downloading files, and using Word.

  • Students must be able to use online video conferencing software such as Zoom.

  • As classes are taught online, students must have internet access.

Admission Requirements

  • 1. Graduated from a formal four-year university with a bachelor's degree or higher, and an overall average grade of 2.67 (B-, or 80%) or above (please attach your university transcript when applying).

  • 2. Be baptized for more than two years, have good character, mature spiritually, and have a clear calling.

  • 3. Applicants must have recommendations from two pastors or church leaders.

  • 4. Please attach two testimonies, the testimony of salvation and the testimony of calling (there is no limit to the number of words).

  • 5. Complete the online application below and upload all required application materials, including testimonies, recommendation letters, and transcripts.

  • 6. The applicant is responsible for uploading the signed recommendation letters in the online application below.

  • 7. The passport-style photo may be JPG, PNG, WebP, or PDF. Other documents may be PDF or DOCX. Each file must be 10 MB or smaller.

Program Requirements

There are 36 credits of compulsory subjects and 9 credits of free electives, totaling 45 credits.

Program Duration

The minimum period is two years and the maximum period is five years. You may apply for a one-year extension.

Tuition

Master's degree tuition fee: US$130 per credit (domestic house church pastors can apply for partial exemption).

Curriculum

1. Knowledge and skills (12 subjects, 36 credits)

• Theology (9 credits)

  • Systematic Theology I, II, III (9)

• Bible (18 credits)

  • Hermeneutics (3)
  • Introduction to the Old Testament I, II, III (9)
  • Introduction to the New Testament I, II (6)

• History (3 credits)

  • Church History (3)

Choose two of the following subjects (6)

  • Single volume of the Bible, Chinese church history, contemporary culture, leadership, Christian ethics
2. Practical Theology (2 subjects, 6 credits)
  • Personal Evangelism (3)
  • Spiritual Formation(3)

Choose one of the following subjects (3)

  • Preaching I
  • missiology
  • Pastoral Counseling

Total 45 credits

Graduation Requirements

  • 1. Complete 45 credits in accordance with regulations, with an overall grade average of 2.0 or above (C or 75%).

  • 2. Complete the required internship courses.

  • 3. Complete the required graduation clearance procedures.

Master's degree course registration application form

Please download the "Application Form for Master's Courses at Hua Xia Evangelical Seminary", read it carefully, and submit the application as required.