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Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
80 units

The Master of Divinity degree prepares persons for ordained ministry and for general pastoral and religious leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings. It is the required degree for admission to the Doctor of Ministry degree program, and the recommended first theological degree for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program.

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Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy Ministry (M.Div.Ch.)
84 units

The Master of Divinity in Chaplain Ministry degree prepares persons for ordained ministry and for general pastoral and religious leadership responsibilities in institutional, congregational, and public settings. It is designed to prepare persons for ministry in pluralistic environments such as: (1) institutions associated with the military, health care, correctional facilities, and corporate or industrial settings; (2) disaster scenes and other catastrophic events requiring crisis intervention and spiritual leadership; (3) locations identified with transitory populations such as airports, seaports, recreational venues, and national parks; (4) and special interest groups such as civic clubs, sports teams, truckers and bikers.

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Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.Counseling)
67 units

The Master of Arts in Counseling degree allows students to pursue state counseling licensure and to work in church related settings as well as in agencies, hospitals, and counseling centers. By combining solid theology with an understanding of the human relations fields, students will have a thorough foundation for providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families in need.

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Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.)
60 units

The Master of Arts in Christian Education degree prepares persons for competent leadership in various forms of educational ministry in congregations and other religious institutions.

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Master of Music in Church Music (M.M.)
48 units

The Master of Music in Church Music degree prepares persons for competent leadership in church music ministry in congregations and other settings.

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Master of Arts in Worship (M.A.W.)
48 units

The Master of Arts in Worship degree prepares persons for competent leadership in worship ministry in congregations and other settings.

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Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.)
48 units

The Master of Arts in Religion degree is a non-biblical language program of study to provide a basic understanding of theological disciplines for general theological education purposes. Through a core of theological studies, it prepares persons for both ordained and non-ordained ministry and for general pastoral and religious leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings.

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Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.T.)
34 units

The Master of Arts in Theology degree provides a fuller mastery of one area or discipline of theological study than is normally provided at the M.Div. level. The program may serve a variety of aims: further graduate study, preparation for the doctoral level, preparation for some forms of teaching, the scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice, or disciplined reflection on a specialized function in ministry. This degree is built upon a baccalaureate degree in religion or theology.

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Applicants for admission to Master's degrees programs of study are required to have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. The students must meet the following requirements prior to admission into Carroll Institute:

• Earned Baccalaureate Degree. The student must submit official transcripts of all previous college or university-level study. Official transcripts come to the Institute directly from the college or university—the applicant is responsible for having these sent. Applicants will be considered who have a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the United States. The degree must be evaluated by a recognized credentials evaluation service such as World Education Services (WES), PO. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113-0745, phone 1-900-937-3895, www.wes.org. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is a prerequisite for admission.
  
  
• Letters of Recommendation. Three letters of recommendation are required reflecting evidence of the student’s character, commitment, and readiness for professional ministry level study in ministry preparation.
  
  
• Church Endorsement. The student is required to have the Church Endorsement Form completed by the church of which the applicant is a member.