The MA is offered jointly by Lee University and ETS. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (www.sacscoc.org) in the USA and, from June 2017, has been accredited by evalag (www.evalag.de) in accordance with §72a LHG BW Germany.

Graduates are eligible to study further and pursue a doctorate since Lee University is denoted as H+ by anabin (www.anabin.kmk.org) and this master's degree has German accreditation.

Students must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent (180 ECTS, EQF Level 6) normally in the area of theology. Since the study concept is postgraduate training, it requires at least one year of practical experience working in the area of study, e.g. church ministry. This should be fulfilled before the studies on campus begin, has to be confirmed in writing by an on-site mentor or supervisor, and is awarded 30 ECTS. This gives the student the same entrance level as the consecutive entry into master's study, which leads to the same level of qualification and eligibility.
German law makes provision in certain cases that students may engage in postgraduate training by completing an entrance examination rather than possessing a bachelor's degree.
As all courses are held in English, English language proficiency of at least C1 level is required.