Grace College

What you'll study

The programme includes coursework that blends theology, counseling and interfaith understanding. Sample curriculum items listed by the program include:

• Theological Foundations of Counseling — examining Scriptural truths and a biblical theory of personality.
• Pre‑marital & Marital Counseling — methods for preparing couples for marriage and helping struggling marriages.
• Understanding World Religions — a study of major belief systems to understand adherents’ perspectives and behaviors.
• Interpersonal Communication & Conflict — biblical foundations of relationships, personal relating styles, small group dynamics and conflict management.
• Apologetics — an introductory survey of defending the Christian worldview in contemporary contexts.

The program description also notes that students typically combine on‑campus instruction with local clinical or ministry placements (such as Clinical Pastoral Education through approved sites) to apply learning in real ministry contexts.

Entry requirements

Admissions to the MACM/Chaplaincy concentration require a four‑year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent for international applicants) from a recognized institution and official transcripts. Applicants must provide a spiritual life reference. Graduates of Bible colleges, liberal arts colleges and state colleges are encouraged to apply. Prospective students who earned pre‑seminary education at an unaccredited institution or who have less than a 2.5 GPA may be admitted on academic restriction. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree but with relevant ministry experience may be considered if they meet ministry and research/writing prerequisites; candidates are advised to contact seminary admissions (gtsrec@grace.edu or 877.607.0012) for details.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to serve as chaplains or spiritual care providers in a variety of non‑church settings. Typical roles identified by the program include hospital chaplain, hospice chaplain, prison chaplain, workplace chaplain, school chaplain, airport chaplain, ministry in Christian camps, and other institutional or marketplace ministry positions. The curriculum emphasizes skills needed to offer religious services, spiritual guidance, pastoral counseling and presence for people who cannot regularly attend a local church.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The MACM tuition is presented in the program materials as approximately $470 per credit hour for a 48‑credit program (totaling about $22,560), and institutional aid may reduce the cost (the materials note potential reductions up to $3,800). The program also highlights that many students complete CPE or other clinical hours at approved local sites while remaining in their communities, which can help balance training needs with ongoing ministry or work.