Master of Arts in Christian Education
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve in educational ministries (including ministry to children, youth, and adults; church administration; social work; ministers of discipleship, assimilation, maturity; and associate pastors) primarily in local churches, as well as missions, denominational agencies, and other related ministries.
Program Outcomes
Students will demonstrate an ability to interpret and teach biblical and theological truths that promote spiritual growth in a local church or ministry.
Students will be able to design, implement, lead and assess a spiritual growth process within a ministry setting.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of foundational principles from the disciplines of human development and philosophy of education.
Students will demonstrate growth in personal and spiritual maturity.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Adam Hughes (Program Supervisor)
Dr. Randy Stone (Program Coordinator/Advisor)
Program Requirements
Master of Arts Core (27 hours)
Biblical Studies (12 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Interpreting the Old Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the Old Testament 2 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 2 | 3 |
Theological/Historical Studies (9 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Systematic Theology 1 | 3 |
Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
Baptist Heritage | 3 |
Applied Ministry Studies (6 hours)
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format.
COURSE | HOURS |
Evangelism (M) OR Christian Missions (M) | 3 |
Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (M) | 3 |
Christian Education Core (21 hours)
course | hours |
---|---|
Church Leadership and Administration (M) | 3 |
Teaching the Bible | 3 |
Teaching Practicum (M) | 3 |
Lifespan Discipleship | 3 |
Lifespan Development | 3 |
Foundations of Christian Education | 3 |
Leading Team Based Ministry (M) | 3 |
Christian Education Electives (9 hours)
course | hours |
---|---|
Select 9 hours from any Christian Education courses. | 9 |
Free Electives (6 hours)
course | hours |
---|---|
These electives may be taken in Christian Education or in other disciplines. | 6 |
Total Required: 63 hours
(M) Indicates course is available in a mentoring format, as well as other formats.
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format.