Luther Rice College & Seminary

Biblical | Affordable | Accredited | 100% Online 

The Master of Arts in Christian Studies is a 36-hour graduate program designed to ground you deeply in the Word of God and equip you for faithful service to Christ in a variety of ministry contexts. Centered on the essential disciplines of biblical interpretation and theological reflection, this program prepares students to handle the Scripture accurately and apply its truths with discernment and wisdom.

By focusing exclusively on the study of Scripture—both Old and New Testaments—and the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, the MACS offers a strong biblical and theological core for those preparing for further study or ministry engagement. All coursework in the MACS can also be fully applied toward the Master of Divinity degree.

Quick Facts

  • Accredited with SACSCOC, TRACS, and ABHE
  • 36 hour graduate degree program
  • Can be accelerated for completion in 16-24 months
  • 97% of graduates reported that a Luther Rice education improved the quality of their ministry service
  • Transfer in up to 6 credit hours
  • Available 100% online or through a combination of online and on-campus classes
  • Campus-Based Tuition $238 per credit hour | Online Tuition $391 per credit hour
  • Technology Fee $190 per course 

Entrance Requirements  

  • General Requirements: All graduate programs require the satisfactory completion of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

  • Bachelor's Degree Equivalency: Equivalency means the applicant has completed 120 semester hours of recognized college-level work with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Note that no bachelor's degree will be awarded to an applicant entering a graduate program through equivalency.

  • Specific Requirement for Master of Divinity with Languages Track: Applicants must have obtained an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

All Master of Arts degrees are now a pathway to the PhD in Organizational Leadership and Doctor of Ministry degrees at Luther Rice College & Seminary. 

Program Course Listings

Download the program course listings (PDF)

Potential Careers

  • Missionary
  • Teaching Pastor
  • Pastor
  • Church Administration
  • Church Curriculum Developer

REQUEST INFO

Program Coordinator

Dr. William Wilson

William.Wilson@LutherRice.edu

770-484-1204 ext. 5612

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Wilson personally anytime, or you can reach the Enrollment Team at Admissions@LutherRice.edu or 770-484-1204 ext. 5758.