Master of Arts in Christian Education

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Students who are interested in a bible teaching ministry in the local church or parachurch organization, administering a church education program, or simply desiring a biblical and theological foundation for various kinds of Christian service often choose the Master of Arts in Christian Education program.  The MACE program is founded on the scholarly fields of education, biblical studies, and theology.  Students can choose from either the Education or English Bible emphasis and are required to complete 62 graduate credits.  There is the option to complete the degree with a master’s thesis, seminar, project, or internship.

Description
The MACE is a 62-hour* program designed for student who is interested in a bible teaching ministry in the local church or parachurch organization, administering a church education program or simply desiring a biblical and theological foundation for various kinds of Christian service often choose the Master of Arts in Christian Education program. The MACE program is founded on the scholarly fields of education, biblical studies, and theology. Students can choose from either the Education or English Bible emphasis and are required to complete 62 graduate credits. There is the option to complete the degree with a master’s thesis, seminar, project or internship.

*Advanced standing, validation and transfer credit are available; see Special Credit Options.

Goals
The Master of Arts in Christian Education degree integrates a broad based view of education within a biblical and theological framework. The program seeks to attain three types of outcomes in the life of the student: academic, professional and relational.

Academic
The outcomes from this program are first to articulate essential theological and philosophical doctrines in educational settings and to integrate teaching/learning theory within a biblical worldview. Next to demonstrate exemplary moral character and to continually model Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher.

Professional
Second, the program equips the students to teach and/or lead in a church, school or parachurch organization, exhibit the characteristics of a life-long learner, analyze educational theory and practice in light of biblical truth, evaluate teaching methods and learning styles, conduct educational research and express findings clearly and communicate biblical truth in a variety of settings.

Relational
Third, the student will be able to embrace a lifestyle of obedience to Jesus Christ and a ministry style modeled after the servanthood of Christ, while exhibiting the attributes of a mature cross-cultural minister, the biblical character qualities of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, and cultural, racial and denominational sensitivity.