Master of Arts in Ministry Studies

• Review Admission Requirements

• Apply Now for Admission

• Learn about Tuition & Costs

• Find Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Frequently Asked Questions

Admission and Program Requirements

In order to be considered for enrollment in one of the graduate programs at Grace College, you must fulfill certain requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for the Master of Arts in Ministry Studies program.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Complete the admissions process.
• You will have the option of returning for the graduation ceremony during May of the second year. All online students are highly encouraged to attend at least one colloquial gathering during their online graduate career.

Application Process

• Photos

  Send a recent digital photo of yourself through email to the Department of Online Education.

• References

  Distribute the three (3) required reference forms to the appropriate persons as explained below.

  • Online Pastor Reference Form

    Email your pastor the following link and have them complete the online pastor reference form. The pastor will be required to enter your first name and last name on this form so please supply this information to them. Please use the same information that you provided on your application form. If you are unable to correspond with your pastor by email, download the Printable Pastor's Reference Form.

    Pastor's Reference Form

  • Online Church Recommendation Form

    Email your church and have the proper church authority (pastor, head elder, etc.) complete the online church reference form. The church authority will be required to enter your first name and last name on this form so please supply this information to them. Please use the same information that you provided on your application form. If you are unable to correspond with your pastor by email, download the Printable Church Recommendation Form.

    Church Recommendation Form

  • Online Personal Reference Form

    Obtain a personal reference from someone other than a family member by contacting them by emailing a link to the online form below. They will be required to enter your first name and last name on this form so please supply this information to them. Please use the same information that you provided on your application form. If you are unable to correspond with your personal reference person by email, download the Printable Personal Reference Form.

    Personal Reference Form

• Transcripts

  Submit all official transcripts of college and/or graduate work. Your educational institution will require you to submit their own request form and pay a small fee for an official transcript. Download the Grace College graduates’ transcript request form.

  Transcript Request Form

Application Evaluation

• Acceptance Process

  When all forms have been received and evaluated, you will be advised of the Admissions Committee’s decision. The Admissions Committee may request that you submit additional materials and/or that you interview with a representative of the College.

• Deposit 

  After receiving notice of acceptance, please send $250 as a deposit (will be applied toward tuition). Read the refund schedule.

• Advanced Standing 

  Advanced standing may be available for students that have completed theological courses at colleges approved by Grace College. If course credit is granted then there will not be any need to take an equivalent class or replace the credit for these courses. There are limits to the amount of advanced standing that will be granted. A maximum of 6 credit hours will be granted for the MA in Ministry Studies program. Please discuss this with the Department of Online Education during your application process.

Enrollment Deposit

Submit your Enrollment Deposit
A deposit of $250 is required of all graduate students accepting admission to Grace College.

Applicant Name:

Grace Graduate Applicant - $250.00Grace Undergraduate Applicant - $200.00

Tuition and Costs

• Per credit hour $331
• Per audit hour $147
• Online Course Fee $125

Questions?

Email the Department of Online Education or call 888-249-0533.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid Checklist

• Apply and be accepted for admission to Grace College.
• The FAFSA must be completed as soon as possible after January 1st. Grace's Federal School Code is 001800. June 30th is the deadline.
• File the FAFSA form online (preferred for Indiana residents).
• Documents or clarifying information requested by Grace College’s Office of Student Financial Aid Services must be submitted within 30 days by the student and/or parent. Notify the Student Financial Aid Office if you will be receiving any outside sources of financial aid.
• Upon receiving the Student Aid Notification letter from Grace College, the student must carefully follow all the instructions that are listed.
• Male citizens of the U.S. and male immigrant aliens 18 through 25 years old must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System to be eligible for federal student loans and grants. Men can register at any post office or register online.
   

Questions?

Email the Office of Student Financial Aid or call 800-544-7223, ext. 6162.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many credit hours is the degree? 36 Credit Hours
2. How long will it take to complete the degree? The average time that a student takes to complete the degree is 2 years. Students also have the option of taking up to 4 classes in a semester to finish the degree in 1 year.
3. How long does each course last? Each course is only 8 weeks in length
4. Does Grace College accept Financial Aid? Yes! Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form. Just log onto www.fafsa.ed.gov . Remember to include Grace College’s school code – 001800. Students are notified of their financial aid award money once they have been accepted into the program. For more information please visit the Financial Aid website.
5. Are students able to receive advanced standing or transfer credit? Yes! Students are able to receive a maximum of 6 hours of advanced standing and a maximum of 18 hours of transfer credit. All advanced standing and transfer credit is approved by the admissions committee. The courses must be similar to the courses being offered in the Master of Arts in Ministry Studies program. Advanced standing is defined as specific undergraduate course work that may be applied toward the 36 credit hour degree. One example being, a previous New Testament survey course that was completed in a student’s undergraduate studies. A student receiving at least a “B-“ or better in this course may be granted graduate studies credit. Transfer credit is defined as graduate or seminary level coursework that may be applied toward the 36 credit hour degree. A student must achieve at least “B-“ or better in each course that they wish to transfer into the program.
6. Are students encouraged to attend one colloquial gathering? Yes! Twice a year (January and August), Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary host new students on our Winona Lake campus. This is a great time of food, fellowship, and important program related information that is shared with faculty, staff, and students. Students are highly encouraged to attend one gathering during their time in the program.
7. What is it like to take an online course? Online learning is exciting and convenient! Each course may be structured in a little bit different format, but usually students are guided week by week through a particular course. There are clear learning objectives and tasks to complete that are posted each week. Grace College is committed to keeping online learning convenient, which is why students are not required to login at a certain time each time each day.