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Master of Arts in Christian Education
and Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Dual Degree Program
Judy Morris, D.Ed.Min., M.A. in Christian Education Director
Stephen M. Stookey, Ph.D., M.A. in Theological Studies Director
The Master of Arts in Christian Education and Master of Arts in Theological Studies dual degree program provides Christ-centered graduate level education in order to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry. Students will have opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills for education ministry leadership; and broad foundations in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry. This dual degree program will provide students advanced understandings of the foundations of Christian faith. By educating their minds and kindling their hearts in a manner that promotes a life of service for Christ's kingdom, students will have the opportunity to combine classical graduate theological education with practical ministry training.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For Academic Admission Requirements, obtain an Admission Requirement Sheet from the program office.
PREREQUISITES (6 Credit Hours)
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Above courses completed either prior to enrollment or during the first academic year
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
15 hours Shared Core Curriculum
21 hours Required Core
Courses
12 hours M.A. in Christian Education Concentration
12 hours M.A. in Theological Studies Concentration
60 Total Hours
Shared Core Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)
Required Core Courses (21 Credit Hours)
| MACE 6301 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
| MACE 6304 |
Philosophy and Principles of Christian Education |
| MACE 6307 |
Church and Business Administration |
| MACE 6308 |
Evangelism, Missions, and Growth Through Education Ministry |
| THEO 6307 |
Old Testament Theology |
| THEO 6308 |
New Testament Theology |
| MACE 6310 |
Church Staff and Member Relations Practicum (S-L)* |
*(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Students may substitute THEO 6391 Advanced Research in Christian
Scriptures (S-L), THEO 6392 Advanced Research in Christian Heritage (S-L), or THEO 6393 Christian
Ministry Practicum (S-L) with advisor's approval.
MACE Concentrations (12 Credit Hours)
Choose one of the concentrations from the M.A. in Christian Education degree and take four
courses that complete the requirements.
General Studies
This concentration is for
students who prefer to take courses across any of the concentrations available to students.
Students must take 12 hours of Christian Education classes or other graduate classes approved by
the dean.
Adult Ministry
Choose any four of the following
Business Ministry
| MANA 51.521 |
Management Theory |
| MANA 51.522 |
Business Legal Environment |
| MANA 6314 |
Managing Change in Organizations |
| MANA 6323 |
Human Resource Management (S-L)* |
| And one of the following |
| MANA 6316 |
High Performance Work Teams |
| MANA 6321 |
Organizational Behavior |
Childhood Ministry
Choose any four of the following
Collegiate Ministry
Choose any four of the following
| MACE 6309 |
Developing Lay Leaders in the Church |
| MAST 6320 |
The Collegiate Campus Minister |
| MACE 6322 |
Introduction to Christian Couseling |
| MAPD 5350 |
World Views: Human Beliefs/Human Actions (S-L)* |
| MAST 6354 |
Collegiate Ministry Strategies |
Communication Ministry
| MACE 6360 |
Communication Strategies for Ministry |
| MACE 6361 |
Writing and Editing for Christian Publishing |
| MACE 6362 |
Christian Public Relations and
Marketing for Ministry |
| MAWL 6314 |
Visual and Media Arts in Worship |
Counseling Ministry
| COUN 5382 |
Counseling Theories and Techniques |
| MACE 6316 |
Stages of Human Development |
| MACE 6322 |
Introduction to Christian Counseling |
| And one of the following |
| COUN 6830 |
Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development |
| COUN 6381 |
Addictive and Compulsive Disorders |
| COUN 6383 |
Marriage and Family Counseling |
| COUN 6384 |
Contemporary Approaches to Christian Counseling |
Family Ministry
Missions Ministry
| MAGL 5330 |
Introduction to Missiology |
| And three of the following |
| MAGL 5331 |
Cross-Cultural Living and Ministry |
| MAGL 5332 |
Strategies for Missionary Work |
| MAGL 5333 |
Local Church on Mission |
| MAGL 5340 |
Strategic Christian Witness
in the Global Marketplace |
| MAGL 5344 |
Strategies for Urban Ministries |
Small Group Ministry
| MACE 6317 |
Biblical Foundations and Models
for Small Group Ministry in the Church |
| MACE 6318 |
Equipping and Nurturing Small Group Leaders |
| MAGL 5330 |
Introduction to Missiology |
| And one of the following |
| MAGL 5333 |
Local Church on Mission |
| MAGL 5340 |
Strategic Christian Witness
in the Global Marketplace |
| MAGL 5344 |
Strategies for Urban Ministries |
| MAWL 5310 |
The Worship Toolbox: Philosophy and Practice |
Student Ministry
Choose any four of the following
Worship Ministry
Choose any four of the following
MATS Concentration
Choose one of the concentrations for the MATS degree and take four courses that complete the
requirements.
Christian Scriptures
Choose any four of the following
| THEO 6321 |
Biblical Backgrounds |
| THEO 6322 |
Old Testament Readings: Pentateuch |
| THEO 6323 |
Old Testament Readings: Prophets |
| THEO 6324 |
Old Testament Readings: Psalms and Wisdom Lit. |
| THEO 6332 |
First Century Christianity |
| THEO 6333 |
New Testament Readings: Synoptic Gospels |
| THEO 6334 |
New Testament Readings: Johannine Literature |
| THEO 6335 |
New Testament Readings: Pauline Epistles |
| THEO 6336 |
New Testament Readings: General Epistles |
Christian Heritage
Choose any four of the following
| THEO 6311 |
Issues in Early Christianity |
| THEO 6312 |
Issues in Medieval Christianity |
| THEO 6313 |
Issues in Reformation Studies |
| THEO 6314 |
Issues in American Christianity |
| THEO 6315 |
Issues in Contemporary Christianity |
| THEO 6317 |
Baptist History and Polity |
| THEO 6318 |
Issues in Baptist Studies |
| THEO 6332 |
First Century Christianity |
| THEO 6350 |
Christian Ethics |
| THEO 6355 |
Philosophy of Religion |
| MAGL 5335 |
Biographies of Outstanding Missionaries |
| MAGL 5352 |
History of East Asian Philosophy and Religion |
Christian Ministry
| MAWL 6309 |
Worship and Pastoral Care |
| MAWL 6316 |
Worship Theology for Contemporary Ministry |
| THEO 6360 |
Proclamation |
| And one of the following |
| MACE 6301 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
| MACE 6322 |
Introduction to Christian Counseling |
| MAGL 5330 |
Introduction to Missiology |
| THEO 6317 |
Baptist History and Polity |
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