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Master of Arts in Christian Education: Student Ministry and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Dual Degree Program
Dwayne Ulmer, Ed.D., Master of Arts in Christian Education: Student Ministry Director
David Smith, Ed.D., Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Director
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Christian Education: Student Ministry and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry dual degree program is to provide Christ-centered graduate level education that will prepare servant leaders for excellence in a student ministry specialization combined with a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of Christian Ministry in general.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order to pursue a Dual Master's Degree program, the applicant must apply to, meet the existing admission requirements for, and be accepted into each of the master's degrees which comprise the dual degree program.
Note: Church Membership Requirement (for Admission to Master's Ministry Degrees and Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs): Within the last 12 months the applicant must have been an active member of a Christian church that holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
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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
12 hours Required Core Courses
21 hours M.A. in Student Ministry Course Requirements
9 hours M.A. in Christian Ministry Course Options
3 hours Electives
60 Total Hours
Shared Core Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)
Required Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)
| MACE 6301 |
Introduction to Christian Education (take during first semester) |
| MACM 5301 |
Foundations of Christian Ministry |
| MACM 6309 |
Shepherding in the 21st Century |
MACE 6310
or
MACM 6393 |
Church Staff and Member Relations Practicum (S-L)*
or
Christian Ministry Practicum (S-L)*
(Practicum course to be taken during the last semester of the program. Must have adivsor's approval to register.) |
| (S-L)* = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component |
M.A. in Christian Ministry Course Options
(9 Credit Hours)
Christian Scriptures
Select one Old Testament and one New Testament course below.
| THEO 6322 |
Old Testament Readings: Pentateuch |
| THEO 6323 |
Old Testament Readings: Prophets |
| THEO 6324 |
Old Testament Readings: Psalms and Wisdom Literature |
| 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 |
Heritage, Proclamation, and Missions
Select one of the following.
M.A. in Student Ministry Requirements (21 Credit Hours)
Electives (3 Credit Hours)
The student may select any one elective, in consultation with their advisor, from courses offered in the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership ministry-focused degree programs.
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