Lipscomb MA & GSCs in Christian Ministry by CBE for Partner Congregations

The Hazelip School of Theology of Lipscomb University offers Graduate Studies Certificates and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry by competency-based education.

Here are two distinctive things about this program, one restrictive and one accessible. First the restrictive. From the catalog:

"To enroll in the MACM (CBE), you must be involved in one of our partner congregations. This degree is only available through those partnerships."​

Now the accessible:

"Program tuition is currently a $540 fee for a semester of access (fall, spring, or summer). Enroll and complete competency courses at your own pace for an exceptional rate for graduate theological studies."​

Graduate Studies Certificates of 9 semester hours each are available in 7 subjects. Students may combine four certificates to complete a 36 semester hour MA in Christian Ministry. The Graduate Studies Certificates are in

• Discipleship and Mission
  
• Pastoral Care and Self Care
  
• Ecclesial Formation
  
• Collaborative Leadership
  
• Campus Ministry
  
• Disciple Making
  
• Church Planting

Lipscomb University is affiliated with the Churches of Christ [Restoration movement], the same denomination as Amberton, Pepperdine, and others. Lipscomb is in Nashville, Tennessee and is RA SACS. Its Hazelip School of Theology is additionally accredited by the ATS.

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (CBE) (landing page)
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (CBE) (2023-24 catalog page)
Graduate Studies in Theology (2023-24 catalog page)