Nov 21, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2019

Academic Catalog - Spring 2019 [ARCHIVED]

Christian Education, M.A.

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Christian Education program is to equip persons for service in Christian education and related ministries, usually in a local church or church-related organization. This Seminary program is designed to be completed within two academic years, beginning in a Fall semester. The M.A.C.E. builds upon the requirements of the M.A. in Ministry Leadership giving students an opportunity to do focused study in a particular area of ministry.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to this program is limited to persons holding a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent who also meet all other admission requirements for the Seminary.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts in Christian Education students must complete 37 semester hours of core studies, 12 semester hours of prescribed Christian Education courses, and 12 semester hours of Christian Education electives, for a total of 61 semester hours of credit with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better. Not more than 10 additional semester hours may be taken to make up a deficiency in quality points that are required for the M.A.C.E. degree.

Master of Arts Core - 37 Hours

SEM 5000 - Introduction to Seminary Education 1 semester hr(s). Taken during first semester.
OTS 5110 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 5120 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5110 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5120 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 6610 - Personal Discipleship & Disciple-making 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 5130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 5000 - Introduction to Great Commission Studies 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).
PRS 6100 - Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 5100 - Introduction to Christian Ethics 3 semester hr(s).
OR
PHI 5100 - Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics 3 semester hr(s).
Select ONE of the following courses:
PMN 7900 - Mentored Internship 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6901 - Missions Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6990 - Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6991 - Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).

Christian Education Core Requirements - 12 Hours

Select FOUR of the following courses:
CED 6500 - Organizational Change and Conflict Resolution 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6610 - Ministry of Teaching & Discipleship 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6630 - Ministry of Leadership and Equipping 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6640 - Team Ministry Leadership 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6800 - Spiritual Formation and Discipleship 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6720 - Administration and Education in the Local Church 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6730 - Christian Leadership 3 semester hr(s).

Christian Education Electives - 12 Hours

Choose any CED**** or PMN**** graduate level courses (5000 level or above). 12 semester hr(s).