This degree program prepares persons for specialized ministry in Christian education and 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.
Students will be able to…
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)* | (2) |
| Master of Arts Core Studies | 42 | |
| 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 |
| 26200 | Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| 40200 | The Worshiping Church | 3 |
| Christian Education Concentration | 18 | |
| 40080 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| 45150 | Models of Christian Discipleship | 3 |
| 45250 | Theological Anthropology for Christian Ministry | 3 |
| 45260 | Discipleship and Family Ministry | 3 |
| 45400 | Christian Teaching | 3 |
| 45450 | Christian Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| Applied Ministry | 1 | |
| 44920 | Applied Ministry: BGS or | 1 |
| 44930 | Applied Ministry: Mission Trips/Partnership | |
| Total MA in Christian Education | 61 | |
| Written Communication (if required) | +2 | |
Visiting Southern will give you an opportunity to explore our beautiful campus and to get all of your important questions answered.
Southern Seminary hosts a Preview Day each Spring and Fall – attendees are automatically entered to win a $1000 scholarship.
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