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Master of Arts in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Teaching
Dual Degree Program
Judy Morris, D.Ed.Min.,
Program Director, M.A. in Christian Education
Carolyn Spain,
Program Director, M.A. in Teaching
The M.A. in Christian Education/M.A. in Teaching dual program is a 60-hour, non-thesis, graduate program designed for those seeking advanced preparation in church-related, education-centered ministries. Students gain theoretical and experiential knowledge through 30-hour MACE core curriculum and 30-hour MAT academic and professional curriculum. Students will earn two degrees and receive two diplomas upon successful completion of this dual degree program.
Teacher certified M.A. in Christian Education/M.A. in Teaching students have the program options of earning:
- Special Education
- Reading, or
- ESL certificates
to add to their initial certification. Students seeking additional certificates will be required to pass the appropriate state certification (TExES) tests.
ADMISSIONS
Admission criteria for each degree program remains the same.
- A M.A. in Teaching student will need to meet the requirements of and be accepted by the M.A. in Christian Education Admission Committee.
- A M.A. in Christian Education student will need to meet the requirements of the M.A. in Teaching Program and be accepted by the Master's Degrees Admission Committee.
PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite course work must be satisfied for both degree programs.
M.A. in Christian Education prerequisites (9 hours):
- Basic Old Testament
- Basic New Testament
- One upper-level Religion or Theology Course
STUDY PLAN
Master of Arts in Christian Education Study Plan
Required Core Curriculum (30 hours)
| MACE 5302 Biblical Servant Leadership |
| MACE 6301 Introduction to Christian Education |
| MAWL 6303 Spiritual Formation and Worship |
| THEO 6305 Christian History and Heritage |
| THEO 6306 Systematic Theology |
| MACE 6310 Church Staff and Member Relations Practicum (S-L) |
| THEO 5313 Applied Hermeneutics |
| MACE 6308 Evangelism, Missions, Growth - Educ. Min. |
MACE 6307 Church and Business Administration |
| MACE 6304 Philosophy and Principles of Christian Education |
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| Concentration (12 hours) |
| 12 hours (4 courses) transferred from MAT |
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| Master of Arts in Christian Education |
| 30 hours from MACE Core |
| 18 hours from MAT Core |
12 hours transferred from MAT Core as MACE Concentration |
| MACE 60 hours |
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