Grace, CUGN Partner to Offer Master's
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
The master of arts in ministry studies degree builds on courses completed by students through CUGN.
This new partnership is an opportunity for students who desire to expand their Biblical education but lack the time or physical proximity to an educational institution in order to do so.
The program is broken into three steps – students complete Cores 1 and 2 with CUGN, and then take an additional 18 credits through Grace, with classes taught by Grace College and Seminary faculty. Students who complete all three steps will receive a master of arts in ministry studies from Grace College. The cohort models used by both CUGN and Grace allow students to build relationships, engage in discussions, and learn collaboratively while enjoying the convenience of an entirely online program.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Gill, dean of the School of Ministry Studies at Grace College, said, “This opportunity allows us to open the door for people from around the world to obtain a master’s degree. The partnership is mutually beneficial for Grace and CUGN in that through Grace, CUGN students are now able to obtain an accredited master’s degree, and that through CUGN, Grace becomes known to a global student base.”
Grace College & Seminary President Ronald E. Manahan shares Gill’s enthusiasm for the project and is pleased with the direction online education is taking.
“The future of higher education is in collaborative partnerships between institutions that have unified missions. This partnership allows us to leverage Grace’s legacy of academics with CUGN’s legacy of resources. I believe partnerships like this are the future, and it’s consistent with Grace’s commitment to innovation in education,” Manahan said.[[In-content Ad]]
The master of arts in ministry studies degree builds on courses completed by students through CUGN.
This new partnership is an opportunity for students who desire to expand their Biblical education but lack the time or physical proximity to an educational institution in order to do so.
The program is broken into three steps – students complete Cores 1 and 2 with CUGN, and then take an additional 18 credits through Grace, with classes taught by Grace College and Seminary faculty. Students who complete all three steps will receive a master of arts in ministry studies from Grace College. The cohort models used by both CUGN and Grace allow students to build relationships, engage in discussions, and learn collaboratively while enjoying the convenience of an entirely online program.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Gill, dean of the School of Ministry Studies at Grace College, said, “This opportunity allows us to open the door for people from around the world to obtain a master’s degree. The partnership is mutually beneficial for Grace and CUGN in that through Grace, CUGN students are now able to obtain an accredited master’s degree, and that through CUGN, Grace becomes known to a global student base.”
Grace College & Seminary President Ronald E. Manahan shares Gill’s enthusiasm for the project and is pleased with the direction online education is taking.
“The future of higher education is in collaborative partnerships between institutions that have unified missions. This partnership allows us to leverage Grace’s legacy of academics with CUGN’s legacy of resources. I believe partnerships like this are the future, and it’s consistent with Grace’s commitment to innovation in education,” Manahan said.[[In-content Ad]]
Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092