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.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. W. Andrew "Ted" Williams (Program Supervisor)
Dr. Donna Peavey (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.