program overview
educating yourself to serve others in ministry is an investment that pays dividends back into the communities you will lead. this master of arts in christian ministry helps you richly interpret and teach scripture, resource the treasures of christian theology that have been nurtured over two millennia and develop pastoral practices relevant to the issues faced by communities of faith in the world today.
the macm is well suited for those new to theological education. whether you are experienced in ministry or just starting out on the adventure, the curriculum provides a good toolkit for your work and enhances your pastoral presence and leadership. we'll teach you how to apply theological principles and minister to those that need you the most.
choose the format that's most convenient for you with the option of online studies or in-person classes at our location in nashville, tennessee.
admissions requirements
- application with $50 nonrefundable application fee
- three letters of recommendation: one from a university administrator or professor (we do accept an additional professional or ministry recommendation in lieu of academic recommendations), one from a professional supervisor/employer and one from a church leader or minister
- official transcripts emailed to gradadmissions [at] lipscomb.edurel="noopener" target="_blank" or mailed to graduate admissions (one university park dr., nashville, tn 37204)
- bachelor's degree
- undergraduate or graduate gpa of at least 2.75
- 750-1,000-word essay discussing the applicant's religious heritage, career goals and how hazelip school of theology might contribute to the achievement of those pursuits
priority deadline for spring 2025 is november 1, 2024. priority deadline for fall 2025 is july 1, 2025.
graduate credit hours may be transferred from another ats-accredited institution. a maximum of 12 hours will be counted toward the m.a.c.m., a maximum of 21 hours towards the m.t.s., and a maximum of 48 hours for the m.div. degree. the director or appropriate faculty member of the graduate program will evaluate the course(s) being proposed for transfer and make a determination of suitability. no course with a grade below a “b” will be considered for transfer. no more than half of a student’s hours from a completed degree may be transferred. for transfer credit questions from non-ats accredited institutions, please contact the director of the hazelip school of theology for more information.
international students
international students are required to be proficient in written and oral english before enrolling. a score on the test of english as a foreign language (toefl) of approximately 570 on the paper-based test, or 80 on the ibt, or an ielts exam with an overall band score of 6.5 is the minimum accepted for admittance. for more information, see international students admissions policy.
tuition & aid
at 世界杯2022预选赛录像回放 , we strive to make education affordable. tuition is currently $540* per credit hour, however, all students in the hazelip school of theology receive a 25% discount, which brings the cost per credit hour to $405 per credit hour. additional scholarship may be awarded to students who submit applications before each term's priority deadline. lipscomb also offers interest-free monthly payment plans depending on the length of each semester.
*note: the graduate tuition rates may increase annually, effective each summer semester.