Master of Arts in Christian Education
The Master of Arts in Christian Education is a professional degree program that prepares persons for specialized ministry in Christian education and/or leadership. The program integrates theology with Christian education and leadership and also allows students to select an emphasis in one specialized area of ministry. Graduates of this program will be prepared for ministries in discipleship, youth and children’s ministry, and executive leadership.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
- Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will be able to demonstrate competence in various educational ministries.
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required) | (2) |
| 42490 | Cooperative Program | 0 |
| Scripture and Interpretation (15 hours) | ||
| 20200 | Introduction to the Old Testament I | 3 |
| 20220 | Introduction to the Old Testament II | 3 |
| 22100 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| 22200 | Introduction to the New Testament I | 3 |
| 22220 | Introduction to the New Testament II | 3 |
| Theology and Tradition (12 hours) | ||
| 25100 25120 | Introduction to Church History I or Introduction to Church History II | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| Ministry and Proclamation (8 hours) | ||
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 35040 | Leadership and Family Ministry | 3 |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 2 |
| Church Ministries Core (12 hours) | ||
| 45150 | Worldview, Culture, andDiscipleship | 3 |
| 45250 | Family Ministry Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| 45400 | Theology & Practice of Teaching | 3 |
| 45450 | The Ministry of Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| School of Church Ministries Core Studies (12 hours) | ||
| Students may select 12 hours from any of the following areas: Leadership, Family Ministry, Youth & Family Ministry, Children’s & Family Ministry, Women’s Leadership, College Ministry, Worship Leadership. | ||
| Leadership Field Education (2 hours) | ||
| 45190 | Leadership Field Education: Survey | 1 |
| 45193 | Leadership Field Education:Leadership | 1 |
| Total 61 | ||
| • Written Communication (if required) | +2 | |
