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MASTER OF ARTSMASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES (MAEM)Program Requirements: Students in the MAEM program must successfully complete 48 semesterunits of study as outlined in the curriculum (including a Capstone Project which helps studentssynthesize their course work and field education experiences) with a cumulative GPA of at least2.25/4.0 plus 150 hours of supervised field education. Basic Bible knowledge is a degree prerequisite(see “Bible Content Exam” below). Normally, 25 units of this degree must be taken in residence atCovenant Seminary.‣ Nine-Year Time Limit: The time limitation for completion of the MAEM degree is nine years.Courses taken more than nine years prior to degree completion may be credited toward thedegree only by faculty approval. Such approval may require re-examination or additional studyand may jeopardize financial aid eligibility.‣ Residency Requirement: Students in the MAEM program must take at least 25 semester unitson campus. No more than 23 units of transfer credit, distance learning courses andindependent study may be applied to an MAEM degree.‣ Bible Content Exam: All students entering the MAEM program are required to take the BibleContent Exam prior to registration. Students must pass the exam no later than one semesterprior to graduation. Study guides for the exam are available on the portal.‣ Field Education Requirement: Supervised field education experience is required of all MAEMstudents. Through this requirement, the Seminary seeks to help students:• Grow in walking in God’s grace and equipping God’s people for ministry• Integrate classroom learning and ministry practice.• Confirm or clarify their gifts and calling for ministry.• Identify ministry-related strengths and weaknesses.Students must complete 150 hours of supervised field education prior to graduation, with at least asignificant portion of the field education in the area of educational ministries. Students mayreceive up to four units of academic credit for this work if they register for PT592 Ministry[6]