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Master of Arts in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry and Master of Arts in Theological Studies Dual Degree Program

Thomas Sanders, Ph.D., M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry Director
Stephen M. Stookey , Ph.D., M.A. in Theological Studies Director

The Master of Arts in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry 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 with a focus toward childhood ministry leadership and theological studies. This dual degree program provides students Christ-centered graduate level education in order to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry by providing broad foundational knowledge in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies. Students have opportunity to gain advanced understanding of the foundations of Christian faith as well as strong theological knowledge that leads to educating their minds and kindling their hearts in a manner that promotes a life of service for Christ's kingdom.

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

  9 hours Required Core Courses

  3 hours Electives
  3 hours Service-Learning and Research
18 hours MACH Concentration
12 hours MATS Concentration
60 Total Hours

Shared Core Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)

Required Core Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Electives (3 Credit Hours)
Students may select one elective class in consultation with their academic advisor from all classes offered through the M.A. in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry or M.A. in Theological Studies.

Service-Learning (S-L) and Research (3 Credit Hours)
Select one of the following (Taken during the last semester with advisor approval)

Childhood Ministry Concentration (18 Credit Hours)

MATS Concentration (12 Credit Hours)
Choose one of the concentrations for the M.A. in Theological Studies degree and take four courses that complete the requirements.

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M.A. Christian Education:

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M.A. Christian Education:

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    M.A. Global Leadership

M.A. Christian Education:

    Student Ministry and

    M.A. Theological Studies

M.A. Global Leadership and

    M.A. Theological Studies

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