Master of Arts in Religious Studies (MARS)
The Master of Arts in Religious Studies degree program is designed for persons interested in teaching (e.g. secondary or community college level) in continuing studies in religion and theology, or in preparation for advanced theological education. It is particularly desirable for persons who wish to pursue careers in religion other than that of pastoral ministry.

Special Admissions Requirements
 Only persons who have received a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, from an accredited college, or university and who have a cumulative average of B or its equivalent are academically eligible for admission to the program.

Special Degree Requirements
The program normally requires a minimum of 48 credit hours including thesis with a B average or higher.

Doctor of Ministry (DMIN)
This program is designed for people who wish to engage in an advanced level of preparation for ministerial practice. It is not designed primarily for teaching and research, although effective ministry includes aspects of these. Its primary goal is the integration of theological and anthropological understandings in the context of responsible engagement of ministry. Accordingly, all candidates are expected to be engaged in some acceptable form of ministerial practice.

Special Admission Requirements
Any person holding a baccalaureate degree and a Master of Divinity degree or their formal equivalents, as determined by the Doctor of Ministry Committee, and who is involved in some recognized form of ministry is eligible to apply.

Special Degree Requirements
Candidates for the degree are required to complete a minimum of 36 hours at the B level or higher approved by the Doctoral committee. At the end of a two semester colloquy students must also satisfactorily pass qualifying examinations with a grade of B or higher. The final requirement is a project or dissertation that reflects the capacity to integrate theory and practice at a high level of excellence.