Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy (M.A.)
Purpose
The Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy degree is designed to prepare men and women for biblically-based sports ministry in religious and secular settings.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Understand the basics of chaplaincy ministry within the sports context.
- Utilize foundational skills in evangelism, discipleship, counseling, teaching, and leading as a sports chaplain in religious and secular settings.
- Explain strategies of sports chaplaincy based on current research, knowledge of the literature of the discipline, and experience in the field.
Program Specific Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admission procedures, applicants to the Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy program must meet the following requirements:
- Earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent (in any field) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.).
- Contact information for one Pastoral Recommendation
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
- School of Divinity Questionnaire/Personal Statement
- TOEFL Scores for students who speak English as a second language (score of 600 paper-based test; 250 computer-based test, 80 internet-based test).
Degree Transfer
M.A., M.A.B.S., M.A.G.S., M.A.R., M.A.T.S., M.R.E. or M.Div Degree into the Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy (M.A.) Degree
Students who pursue the Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy (M.A.) degree after having earned the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (M.A.), Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.), Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics (M.A.), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (M.A.C.M.), Master of Arts in Global Studies (M.A.G.S.), Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.), Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) or Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree may pursue the M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy and apply 18 hours from the M.A., M.A.B.S., M.A.C.M., M.A.G.S., M.A.R., M.A.T.S., M.R.E. or M.Div. toward the M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy as allowed by the M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy Degree Completion Plan (DCP).
M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy Degree into the M.A., M.A.C.M., M.A.G.S. or M.A.T.S. Degree
Students who earn a Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy (M.A.) degree may pursue the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (M.A.), Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics (M.A.), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (M.A.C.M.), Master of Arts in Global Studies (M.A.G.S.) or Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) degree and apply 18 hours from the M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy toward the M.A., M.A.C.M., M.A.G.S. or M.A.T.S. as allowed by the student’s specific Degree Completion Plan (DCP) for the M.A., M.A.C.M., M.A.G.S. or M.A.T.S.
Students desiring the additional degree must submit an application for admission through the Graduate Admissions Office.
M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy Degree into the M.A.B.S., M.A.R., M.R.E. or M.Div. Degree
Students who earn a Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy (M.A.) degree may pursue the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.), Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) or Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) degree and apply 30 hours from the M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy toward the M.A.B.S., M.A.R. or M.R.E. as allowed by the student’s specific Degree Completion Plan (DCP) for the M.A.B.S., M.A.R. or M.R.E.
Students who earn a M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy (M.A.) degree may pursue the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree and apply all 36 hours from the M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy toward the M.Div. as allowed by the student’s specific DCP for the M.Div.
Students desiring the additional degree must submit an application for admission through the Graduate Admissions Office.