With the dual degree options at RTS, you don’t have to start from scratch on your second degree. For RTS degrees completed within the last ten years, your prior coursework counts! In certain degree combinations, students may complete a dual degree with as few as 33 extra credit hours.
What degrees can I combine?
MACC + MDiv
139 total credits
MACC + MABS
99 total credits
MACC + MATS
99 total credits
MDiv + MACC
139 total credits
MDiv + MA
139 total credits
MDiv + MAC
154 total credits
MAC + MDiv
154 total credits
MAC + MATS
124 total credits
MAC + MABS
116 total credits
MA + MDiv
139 total credits
MA + MACC
99 total credits
MABS + MAC
116 total credits
MATS + MAC
124 total credits
What degrees can I combine?
In addition to regular fall and spring courses, MACC courses are available in summer and winter intensives, which allows students to complete this degree on a part-time schedule. When combined with the MDiv, a total of 139 credits are required When combined with the MABS or MATS, a total of 99 credits are required. In both cases, that is merely 33 credits to complete the MACC program in addition to the other degree.
The MDiv may most easily be combined with the MACC program for an additional 33 credits, for a total of 139 credits for this dual degree combination. Students who wish to earn a dual MDiv/MAC degree will need to complete ____ total credits.
When the MABS or MATS are combined with the MACC, a total of 99 credits are required. In both cases, that is merely 33 credits to complete the MACC program in addition to the other degree. In addition to regular fall and spring courses, MACC courses are available in summer and winter intensives, which allows students to complete this degree on a part-time schedule. When combined with the MAC….
The Process
Discuss
Contact your campus registrar to discuss your dual degree options for your unique situation
Prepare
Complete the required coursework for both of your chosen programs at RTS
Serve
Go out to serve the church equipped with the knowledge from two unique degrees
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Because this combination would require so many electives, we do not allow students to combine the MDiv with any academic MA degrees.
Credits up to 15 years old may be applied toward a second degree.
When transferring from other seminaries, the content of the classes you took must match those of the corresponding RTS courses. Your RTS campus registrar will assist in determining which courses will carry over to apply to your dual degree from RTS.