Master of Arts in Christian Education

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Program Snapshot

60 Credit Hours 21 Classes
2 Years to Complete
$310 Per Credit Hour Learn more
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Next Start Date October 7

Train the next generation of Christian leaders.

This program prepares students for leadership in a variety of educational ministries by integrating 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.

Prepare for more faithful service.

Biblical and Theological Studies
Course Number Description Credit 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
27060 Systematic Theology I: Theological Prolegomena, and the Nature and Works of God 3
27070 Systematic Theology II: Christ, Salvation, and the Holy Spirit 3
27080 Systematic Theology III: Baptist Theology of Scripture and the Church, and Eschatology 3
32100 Personal Evangelism & Devotion 3
32960 Introduction to Missiology 3
40200 Introduction to Biblical Worship 3
28700 Christian Apologetics 3
Total 36
Christian Education Concentration
Course Number Description Credit Hours
40080 Christian Leadership 3
45150 Christian Discipleship 3
45250 Models of Christian Discipleship 3
45260 Discipleship Ministry 3
45400 Christian Teaching 3
45450 Christian Teaching Practicum 3
Total 18
Electives
Course Number Description Credit Hours
Unrestricted Electives 6
Total 6
Cooperative Program
Course Number Description Credit Hours
42490 The Cooperative Program1 0
Total 0

Total Master of Arts in Christian Education: 60

  1. The Cooperative Program Course is a (one-time) non-curricular requirement. Students should enroll in the class during their first year of study.
  2. Continuing students should consult the Academic Catalog for the year in which they started for course requirements as the current requirements may have changed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Male student graduates

The M.A. in Christian Education will prepare students for church ministry or service within Christian organizations.

Students who are serving (or plan to serve) in full-time ministry are encouraged to consider the Master of Divinity program, as it contains a more robust core of bible, theology, and ministry training.

Students with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major) are eligible to apply for this concentration. It is not required that applicants have an academic background in biblical or ministry studies.

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Yes. Students with previous divinity credit may be able to transfer their credit into programs at Southern Seminary. See our Transfer Credit page for more information.

No. This concentration is designed to equip students for teaching/education roles in ministry contexts.

Christian Education faculty include:

Justin A. Irving

Professor of Leadership

John David Trentham

Associate Professor of Leadership and Discipleship

Resources as a Southern Seminary student

Academic Support

Access academic advising, writing assistance, language tutoring and more as a Southern Seminary online or on-campus student.

Flexible Course Options

With multiple course delivery options you’ll find classes that fit around your schedule.

  • 100% online degrees
  • Main campus courses
  • Hybrid campus intensive options

Financial Aid

We are committed to making your education affordable. Our Financial Aid office can connect you with institutional & outside sources of aid.

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Text: (502) 305-3554

Email: admissions@sbts.edu

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