Graduate Programs

The Master of Arts in Christian Studies is one of four graduate degrees at Pacific Rim Christian University. The degree is 36 semester hours for anyone who desires or requires an initial graduate degree for vocational or personal study.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Studies, students will demonstrate:

• A heart for and commitment to Christian service.

• The ability to lead others in cultivating essential and effective ministry skills based on applying biblical principles.

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The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership is an online degree program designed to prepare students with marketplace and ministry leadership skills for roles in the church, parachurch organizations, missions, and the marketplace.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership, students will demonstrate:

• A personal leadership philosophy based on authenticity and leadership and organizational scholarship and apply it to individual, group, managerial, and societal contexts.

• An ability to communicate God’s Word accurately, precisely, and relevantly.

• An understanding of leadership and organizational management concepts and their application related to service to others, social responsibility, ethical practice, and commitment to justice.

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The Master of Divinity is a professional degree designed for those who intend to work in the ministry. It consists of courses in Theology, Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Languages, Ministry Formation, Intercultural Studies, Leadership, and Counseling.

The M. Div. degree builds on the M.A. in Christian Studies program, which consists of 36 semester credit hours. Individuals who have completed the M.A. can apply all 36 credit hours towards completing the Master of Divinity degree.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Divinity, students will demonstrate:

• The nurturing aspects of leadership include mentoring, counseling, visitation, and crisis ministry.

• An ability to accurately, precisely, and relevantly communicate God's Word.

• The ability to equip others to do church as a team.

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The Master of Divinity and Chaplaincy Program is a professional degree designed for those who intend to work in the ministry as a chaplain. It consists of 72 semester credit hours, with courses in Theology, Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Languages, Ministry Formation, Intercultural Studies, Leadership, Chaplaincy, and Counseling.

The Chaplaincy Program provides M.Div students with theoretical and practical knowledge to prepare them for vocations in various chaplaincy contexts.

Upon successful completion of the Chaplaincy Program, students will:

• Develop and articulate a theology and theory of chaplain ministry that integrates biblical and theological content with practical ministry skills.

• Demonstrate competence in interpersonal, communal, and public chaplaincy and counseling practices.

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