The MACS degree is a unique experience for those looking to tailor their learning for the transformation of their experience and effect in the world. Combining the best of all the MHGS courses, this program allows tomorrow’s leaders to think vocationally about the work they hope to do in the unexpected places of God’s kingdom – from music and art to NGOs and social justice arenas. Those with ambitions to be agents of change will find this program to be especially helpful in preparing to be leaders of courage, humility, innovation, and restoration.

Our mission is unique in its emphasis and interdisciplinary study of text, soul and culture. The MACS curriculum is structured around the assumption that good leaders and thinkers are those that have learned to “read” well, whether that be the Scriptures, their own stories, the lives of others, even good films and literature. 

I came here with a passion that was strong, but it was undefined. My experience of the Master of Arts in Christian Studies here at Mars Hill Graduate School has been that of naming and pursuing this passion, through wrestling with my own story, interacting with the culture, and engaging the text of Scripture. That passion has grown through deeper thinking and dialogue with friends, professors, and other staff. I know I will be able to walk out of MHGS and live into this passion well.