Programs of Study (2011-2012)

In keeping with its mission, Mid-Atlantic Christian University offers academic programs designed to transform ordinary people into extraordinary Christian leaders. Some programs are designed to enable a graduate to enter a career in vocational ministry directly after graduation. Other programs are designed primarily for those who want to do volunteer work in Christian service. Some programs prepare students for further studies in graduate school or seminary.

Catalog Requirements

Students must graduate under the program requirements published in the catalog in effect at the time of their initial enrollment, if that enrollment is continuous. If a student withdraws for two or more consecutive semesters and then returns, the catalog requirements current at the time of his or her return will be in effect. The student may need to take additional coursework to meet these requirements.

Each student is responsible for the proper completion of his or her academic program. Thus, each student is responsible for knowing the academic policies of the University, for maintaining good academic standing, and for meeting all graduation requirements. The Registrar and academic advisor will provide counsel, but the final responsibility rests with the student.

Overview of Programs

Mid-Atlantic Christian University offers the following degrees and certificates: (1) three baccalaureate degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.); (2) one associate degree program: the Associate of Arts (A.A.); and (3) one certificate program: the Certificate in Family Life Education. These programs are described in detail below.

The four-year degree programs, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), require a minimum of 130 semester hours of credit.  The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor Science degrees differ in that the Bachelor of Arts requires the completion of two years of study in a biblical language or in an approved modern language other than English. 

For any degree or certificate program at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the required semester hours must be taken at MACU.

Academic Departments

MACU’s academic program is organized in four departments – Biblical Studies, Arts and Sciences, Christian Ministry, Marketplace Ministry.  Each department section lists the professors whose primary teaching assignments are in that department’s curriculum.

Core Curriculum

One distinction of Mid Atlantic Christian University is that all students completing a baccalaureate or associate degree program will complete a general studies requirement and a biblical studies requirement.

The general studies requirement is presented in the “Department of Arts and Sciences” section.  In a few limited cases a specific degree program may modify or specify certain course requirements in the general studies curriculum.  In no case will the general studies requirement be less than 36 semester credit hours. 

The biblical studies requirement for four-year programs of study require all students to complete either a 49-hour Biblical Exposition major or a 30-hour Biblical Studies major.  Generally speaking, the course of study a student will follow is pre-determined by one’s major and/or minors.

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
     Majors:
          Applied Linguistics and Biblical Studies (B.A. only)
          Biblical Exposition with Minor
               Worship and Music Ministry
          Biblical Studies (w/ A.A.S. Nursing in cooperation with COA)
          Biblical Studies with Minor (B.S. only)
               Professional Education (in cooperation with ECSU)
                    Special Education or
                    Secondary Education
          Counseling & Psychology and Biblical Studies
          Cross-Cultural Ministry and Biblical Exposition
          Elementary Education and Biblical Studies
          General Ministry and Biblical Exposition
          Leadership & Administration and Biblical Studies
          Missions Aviation and Biblical Exposition
          Preaching and Biblical Exposition
          Youth and Family Ministry and Biblical Exposition

     Minors (these may be added to any of the programs above):
          Counseling
          Cross-Cultural Ministry
          Family Studies
          Flight Education
          Military Science (Army ROTC)
          Nonprofit Administration
          Preaching
          Worship and Music Ministry

Bachelor of Theology
Associate of Arts: Biblical Studies

Certificate in Family Life Education