MACF and MNA Dual Degree Course Sequence
The following is a recommended sequence of courses for the Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Master of Nonprofit Administration dual degree. Course offerings will vary from year to year; please consult the current academic course calendars for planning information.
Year One: Fall Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
BIBL 5150
|
Interpreting the New Testament I
|
3 |
HSTY 6210
|
Christian Tradition and Mission |
3 |
SPFM 5201
|
Spiritual Journey |
1 |
| SBNM 5010 |
Organizational Behavior and Ethics
|
2 |
| SBNM 5710 |
Principles of Nonprofit Management |
2 |
SBNM 5770
|
Fundraising Principles for Nonprofit
Organizations
|
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
13 |
Year One: Spring Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
BIBL 6120
|
Interpreting the Old Testament I
|
3 |
| SPFM 5202 |
Spiritual Practices |
1 |
SBNM 5011
|
Ethical Leadership |
2 |
| SBNM 5350 |
Nonprofit Financial Management
|
2 |
SBNM 5351
|
Nonprofit Financial Decision Making |
2 |
| |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
| |
Total Credits |
12 or 13
|
Year Two: Fall Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
BIBL 6121
|
Interpreting the Old Testament II |
3 |
| THEO 6330 |
Christian Theology
|
3 |
| SBNM 5030 |
Principles of Human Resources |
2 |
SBNM 5771
|
Annual and Major Gift Fundraising
|
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
10 |
Year Two: Spring Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
BIBL 5151
|
Interpreting the New Testament II
|
3 |
THEO 7220
|
Christian Ethics |
3 |
SBNM 5680
|
Nonprofit Marketing Analysis and
Consumer Behavior |
2 |
SBNM 5720
|
Nonprofit Board Governance and
Volunteer Management
|
2 |
|
Elective |
2 or 3 |
| |
Total Credits |
12 or 13
|
Year Three: Fall Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
CEDF/MNST****
|
A Christian Formation or Ministry Elective |
3 |
| SPFM **** |
A Spiritual Formation Elective
|
2 |
|
Dual Degree Integrative Course |
2 |
| SBNM 5730 |
Nonprofit Law, Policy and Government
Relations |
2 |
SBNM 5780
|
Measuring Outcomes and Assessment
|
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
10 |
Year Three: Spring Semester
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credit Hours
|
CEDF/MNST****
|
A Christian Formation or Ministry Elective |
3 |
| MNST**** |
Area Course |
2 |
|
Dual Degree Integrative Course
|
2 |
| SBNM 5790 |
Nonprofit Strategic Management |
2 |
|
Elective (if needed)
|
2 |
| |
Total Credits |
10 or 12
|
Total Credit Hours for the Degree: 69 credit hours
Field Education
In addition to these academic requirements, students must complete 7 credits of field education. See
Field Education Requirements for details.