Christian Practice

The M.A.C.P. degree offers students the opportunity to reflect theologically upon practices of lay professional ministry or other Christian service in various Christian organizations. The degree introduces students to disciplined theological reflection as a means for enriching their Christian service in both the church and the world.

The hybrid learning environment offers M.A.C.P. students the best of both worlds. Six intensive residential sessions scheduled over the course of two years take place at Duke Divinity School’s campus in Durham, N.C. Students also engage in online learning comprising scheduled online classes and self-paced learning while actively engaged in ministry across the country. In this way, students are able to remain in ministry while also engaging in disciplined theological reflection.

Courses:

• Old Testament 706 (Intro to Old Testament)
• Christian Education 705 (Mission & Ministry/Cornerstone)
• Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
• New Testament 707 (Intro to New Testament)
• Church History 708 (Intro to Church History)
• Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
• Christian Theology 705 (Intro to Christian Theology)
• Liturgical Studies 709 (Intro to Christian Worship)
• Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
• Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
• Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
• Christian Practice 701 (Capstone Course)

Currently employed/aspire to be employed in a congregation or in a profession and be committed to lay ministry, ordination as a deacon, or to professional service as a lay vocation.Minimum GPA of 2.75 in a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university prior to the intended date of enrollment English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 577 TOEFL iBT® test: 90 Work Experience No work experience is required. Currently employed/aspire to be employed in a congregation or in a profession.