Cincinnati Bible Seminary, the graduate division of CCU, offers the following degree programs.
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
The Master of Divinity degree is a 90-hour degree offered to students who have completed a baccalaureate degree at an accredited undergraduate educational institution. For students who do not have an extensive undergraduate Bible education, the MDiv degree is considered to be the basic degree for professional church-related ministries.
The MDiv degree is a professional ministry degree requiring courses in Biblical Studies (including Biblical Languages), Theological Studies, Church History, and Practical Ministries.
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
The purpose of the 75-hour Master of Arts in Counseling program is to prepare counselors with strong Christian philosophical foundations accompanied by excellent skills to do Christian counseling in churches, agencies, and counseling centers. It is designed to prepare professional counselors to be properly credentialed by the state in which they practice and is in compliance with national training standards. The Master of Arts in Counseling degree fulfills the requirements for licensure as a professional counselor in the State of Ohio, and certification as a National Certified Counselor.
More about the MAC degree at: /counseling/.
Master of Arts (Religion) (MAR)
The Master of Arts (Religion) is oriented toward general and theological studies. The MAR allows a variety of concentrations and specializations taken from a research perspective that encourages students to integrate general biblical, theological, and historical studies into a study concentration. The MAR degree is a 54-hour degree that should take at least two years to complete. Students who have done previous studies in Bible, theology, or a related field may receive up to 18 hours of credit toward reduced degree duration. The MAR degree should not be seen as preparatory for professional ministry. It allows practitioners to research and deepen their understanding of specific concentration areas or allows students to prepare for advanced (usually doctoral) studies in their field of concentration.