Christian Care
Master of Arts Christian Care (MACC)
Credits
48
Avg. Completion Time
2 yrs (full-time)
Delivery Method
Online
Why Earn an MA in Christian Care through LBC | Capital?
Our world is hurting, and many are in need of a caregiver who has a heart for others. Now more than ever, Christian ministry is a matter of the heart, as people experience a variety of issues and concerns—personal, relational and spiritual. Even among the most sincere and compassionate servants, training and skills are often lacking to deal with problems in the families, couples, adults, youth and children they serve. The convenient, online and engaging Master of Arts Christian Care (MACC) program at LBC | Capital is focused on preparing the head, heart and hands of ministry practitioners to meet individual and collective care needs in the Church and parachurch communities.
The MACC program prepares students to effectively care for those in need, based on Jesus’ ministry and His Scriptures, as well as reliable behavioral science insights and caregiving practices. Graduates are not only equipped to make necessary referrals and train others in Christian caregiving but also develop and deliver effective, complete caregiving that is rooted in biblical truth.
Course Length
8-week courses & 16-week practicums
Residency Requirement
Weekly remote learning sessions
Capstone Requirement
Practicum
Program Cost & Financial Aid
Transfer Agreement
Transfer up to 50% of a degree from an outside institution
Program Plan
MA - Christian Care (48 Credits)
Biblical and Theological Studies 12 Credits
Ministry Praxis 9 Credits
Advanced Christian Care Praxis: 21 Credits
Field-Based Experience: 6 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
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Program Distinctives - What makes LBC | Capital's program unique?
- Biblical – Every course is created and taught from Scripture as not only the starting point but the authoritative foundation. Therefore, students develop an understanding of people, common problems, caregiving techniques and practices from a biblical perspective.
- Life-engaged – The program is delivered in a convenient yet engaging online format that allows busy and committed students to complete a Master of Arts in Christian Care from anywhere in the world, without uprooting their life, home, work or ministry. Students participate in an online student community with weekly synchronous learning sessions during each eight-week course.
- Credible – Courses are taught by experienced professors with biblical, theological, ministry and mental health training. Students learn how to live out their calling through Scripture with useful behavioral science insights, techniques and methods for caregiving.
- Accelerated – This program is designed to maximize learning while minimizing the time required to complete the degree. As a result, students finish, on average, in two years as determined by their learning pace. Students with relevant previous course work in Bible/Theology can also receive academic advanced standing up to four courses (12 credits). Additional content equivalent coursework will be evaluated for possible transfer credit.
- Practical – Courses have been designed from a Christian and pastoral care perspective and all topics are explored in this context. There is a significant lab/ministry experience component where students facilitate authentic caregiving sessions while observed, evaluated and mentored by their course professor.
Career Paths
The MA Christian Care program will prepare you for a wide range of service and/or ministry contexts. Here’s just a sampling of careers where our MACC alumni engage:
- Pastoral Ministries (Individuals, Families, Small Groups, etc.)
- Chaplain
- Ministry Leader
- Christian Non-Profit Leader
Program Goals – In this program, students will…
- Understand people from a biblical perspective while incorporating appropriate behavioral science insights regarding the human condition.
- Learn about common human problems from a biblical and research-based behavioral science perspective.
- Learn about and apply appropriate caregiving techniques and methods in authentic ministry situations to people in need.
- Learn how to train others in biblical Christian caregiving skills.
- Learn about the mental health profession and additional caregiving options for necessary referrals when the needs of people exceed what a typical church or Christian ministry can provide.
Additional Certification Options
- Students can receive Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training that can lead to certification with the Association of Certified Christian Chaplains (the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training), the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, or with Clinical Pastoral Education International.
- Students can work toward acquiring certification with the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC, an affiliate of the American Association of Christian Counselors).
Course Plan
The following is the proposed schedule for this degree program.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| BTC 523 Biblical Narrative – Old Testament | 3 |
| BTC 533 Biblical Narrative – New Testament | 3 |
| BTC 563 Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BTC 573 Introduction to Christian Theology | 3 |
| MIN 504 Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 511 The Church in God’s Mission | 3 |
| MIN 512 Personal Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| CHC 505 Foundations for Christian Care | 3 |
| CHC 510 Christian Care of Individuals | 3 |
| CHC 511 Christian Care of Individuals Lab | 3 |
| CHC 515 Christian Care of Families | 3 |
| CHC 516 Christian Care of Families Lab | 3 |
| CHC 520 Christian Care and Group Process | 3 |
| CHC 525 Training Christian Caregivers | 3 |
| CHC 590 Christian Care of Individuals & Families Practicum | 3 |
| CHC 595 Training Christian Care Givers Practicum | 3 |
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Also Available: MDiv in Christian Care
This 75-credit Master of Divinity in Christian Care degree integrates biblical, theological and ministry studies to help students develop wisdom plus the character needed for present and future service. LBC | Capital MDiv students are equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to faithfully lead and serve in diverse ministry contexts, as they also prepare to address today’s challenging questions and issues while faithfully upholding the truth of God’s Word.