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Practicum Students Pour Into Patients at Children’s Center
By Whitney Knight For the first time, students in MACU’s Practicum in Pastoral Care class are serving at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Bethany, Okla. as part of an eight-week training program. Every Wednesday and Thursday, students are at the hospital for two-hour sessions with young boys and girls at the pediatric hospital, which…
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Care and Support Ministry Certificate
The Care and Support Ministry Certificate is a 24-hour certificate that assists students in developing skills that provide care and support for those experiencing mental and behavioral issues. This certificate provides foundational knowledge for pastors, volunteers, and nonprofits seeking ways to assist licensed individuals in the care and support of those facing issues dealing with…
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Men’s Basketball Pushes Toward Acceptance and Social Change
In a combined effort between the leadership of Mid-America Christian University and the captains of the men’s basketball team, MACU implemented a new pregame ceremony at every home game inside the Gaulke Activity Center during the 2020-21 regular season. In an effort to help spur social change and address the nation’s racial divide, a member…
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MACU to Host Asian Empowerment Youth Conference Next Week
Mid-America Christian University will host the Asian Empowerment Youth Conference from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, on the university campus in south Oklahoma City. The conference, which is open to high schoolers, will feature multiple discussion panels hosted by Asian leaders in the community. Panelists include Asian-American Thuan “Toon” Nguyen, who…
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Third Annual Black Youth Conference to be Held Feb. 16
By Annesha Sharp Since 1976, the month of February has been designated as Black History Month and is meant to celebrate and recognize the achievements of African Americans in shaping U.S. history. Mid-America Christian University will host its third annual Black Youth Conference on Friday, February 16th, 2024, emphasizing contributions and celebrating the vibrant culture…
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Dr. Gayle Fischer
Associate Professor: School of Teacher Education After completing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at the University of Georgia, I taught elementary school for several years in the Atlanta area. I then moved to Houston, Texas, to be closer to my brother and sister. While in Houston, I first taught in a private school for…
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MACU Academic Schools
Mid-America Christian University offers Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees for students of all walks of life. In the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), recent high school graduates or transfer students will pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Some MACU students begin their studies by completing their basic classes, while others transfer in from another…
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Dr. Christie Smith
Dean, College of Adult and Graduate Studies “Of all the spectators we have in life, God is the One Audience we should strive to please.” “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”…
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Elder Alternative Pathway Certificate
The Elder Alternative Pathway Certificate is a course of study designed and delivered from a Wesleyan perspective to meet the ordination requirements for individuals seeking to be a Deacon in the Global Methodist Church (GMC). It consists of Bible theology and pastoral ministry courses that align with the criteria set out by the Global Methodist…