Courses – Masters Degree in Christian Education
| Code | Name of Course | Credits |
| MT501 | Thesis | 18 |
| Thesis | 18 Credits |
Students wanting to enter the 36-credit Master’s Degree in Christian Education program must have completed a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent of 138 credit hours. The Master’s Degree in Christian Education prepares students for advanced professional competence in a Christian community.
Upon the successful completion of the Master’s Degree in Christian Education, the students should be able to:
- demonstrate competence in communicating the Word effectively in a variety of settings
- exercise skill in managing conflict
- identify best practices for individual and corporate spiritual growth and formation
- interpret the Bible with respect to its literary, historical, and theological context
- communicate God’s truth clearly, accurately, and convincingly
- develop advanced skills in Biblical Studies and Christian education in preparation for significant senior leadership in ministry
- develop a Christian worldview in which attitudes and values are informed by Biblical standards
- utilize insights gained from Biblical disciplines for the effective practice of Christian education in the church and the community
- demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and direct educational ministries based on principles of leadership and administration and a sound philosophy of ministry
- plan and implement transformational Biblical teachings grounded in sound educational practices and supported by relevant teaching theory and comprehensive human and spiritual development understandings
- understand and value the administrative and leadership dimensions of ministry and develop skill in designing, implementing, and assessing educational ministry
- gain a broad understanding of and appreciation for the history of educational ministry and the theological and philosophical underpinnings that have influenced its theory and practice
- engage in a supervised educational ministry experience leading to growth in personal maturity and character
- prepare men and women to become professional educators in Christian congregations or other educational settings
- use research methods and resources in the discipline
- formulate appropriate research questions