Agreement with Western Theological Seminary
Western Theological Seminary and Revelation University have signed an academic agreement that will strengthen the relationship between the two institutions. The main objective of this agreement is to establish an academic partnership that will allow Revelation University graduates to follow an educational path towards obtaining a Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MACS) at Western Theological Seminary, a university duly accredited by The Association of Theological Schools (ATS).
The Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MA) offered by WTS will allow students to transcribe up to 12 credits from courses previously taken at Revelation University during the Bachelor of Theology and Biblical Studies, thus facilitating a more integrated and efficient academic process.
Western Theological Seminary​
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Founded in 1866 and located in Holland, Michigan, the church is known for preparing men and women from around the world for ministry in many ministry and denominational contexts.
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Mission: To form faithful men and women for Christian ministry and participation in the ongoing redemptive work of the Triune God in the world.
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Accredited by the Accreditation Commission of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).
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Academic Offer
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Wester Theological Seminary has about 16 graduate programs focused on ministry, biblical studies, and theology. They have recently opened an innovative program geared toward Hispanic ministry, designed to prepare pastors and church leaders with a focus on missional church planting and multiplication, with which we have made our academic agreement.
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Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MAEC) is a program that offers a wide selection of courses that prepare students for reflective and competent Christian leadership in a wide range of vocational settings, 42 academic credit hours. Fourteen distance education courses are required to obtain this degree.
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Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry: Students will be strengthened with the skills and tools for a deeper biblical and theological understanding to exercise a pastoral ministry, 21 credit hours + 3 of an elective depending on the one you choose, transferable to the Master's degree.
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Learning Application
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Work in a church or nonprofit ministry in a pastoral role.
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You may work in education either within a church or Christian school.
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Eligibility Requirements
For the Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MAEC)
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Have completed a Bachelor's degree.
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Have at least 12 transferable credits from the Bachelor of Theology and Biblical Studies from Revelation University.
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Minimum GPA of 2.0.
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If you are a foreign student, you must have your degrees evaluated by any evaluation organization member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), https://www.naces.org .
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Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
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21 years of age or older.
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At least 5 years of verifiable pastoral experience.
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Some academic experience beyond high school (classes or workshops in your church or denomination or a Bible institute).
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References and spiritual biography (application materials for admissions) must demonstrate great promise for ministry.
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Have completed at least one associate's degree at Revelation to receive the MOU transfer courses.
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Contact our Curriculum and Accreditation Department for more information about the application process, credit validation and financial information.