— The School of Church Ministries —

Master of Arts in Christian Education

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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.
Master of Arts in Christian Education
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 Biblical Worldview and Educational Practice 3
45250 Family Ministry Through the Lifespan 3
45400 The Ministry 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 ½
45191 Leadership Field Education: Survey ½
45192 Leadership Field Education: Survey ½
45193 Leadership Field Education: Survey ½
Total 61
  • Written Communication (if required) +2