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Master of Arts in Christian Education: Student Ministry
and Master of Arts in Theological Studies Dual Degree Program
Dwayne Ulmer, Ed.D., M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry Director
Stephen M. Stookey, Ph.D., M.A. in Theological Studies Director
The Master of Arts in Christian Education: Student Ministry and Master of Arts in Theological Studies dual degree program privides Christ-centered graduate level education in order to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry with a focus toward student ministry leadership and theological studies. This dual degree program provides students Christ-centered graduate level education in order to prepare servant leaders for student ministry leadership and 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 M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry Concentration
12 hours M.A. in Theological Studies 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: Student Ministry or M.A. in Theological Studies degree plans.
Service-Learning (S-L) and Research (3 Credit Hours)
Select one of the following courses in consultation with your advisor.
| MACE 6310 |
Church Staff and Member Relations Practicum (S-L) |
| MACH 6354 |
Research: Faith Formation in Childhood (S-L)* |
| THEO 6391 |
Advanced Research in Christian Scriptures (S-L) |
| THEO 6392 |
Advanced Research in Christian Heritage (S-L) |
| THEO 6393 |
Christian Ministry Practicum (S-L) |
(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component
Student Ministry Requirements (18 Credit Hours)
MATS Concentration
Select one of the following concentrations for the M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry degree and take four courses that complete the
requirements.
Christian Scriptures
Select 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
Select 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 |
| Select one of the following courses |
| 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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