Although a student may complete the Master of Arts in Christian Education program in two years, normally three years are required. A candidate for this degree must complete a total of 51 semester hours. No more than 25 hours may be transferred in toward this degree. The last 26 hours must be taken from NTS.
Course of Study
Of the 51 course hours, 36 are prescribed, and the remaining 15 hours are electives. (Students holding an M.Div. degree must cover this prescribed list.) |
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General Core (18 hours) |
| BIB550, Biblical Hermeneutics* |
3 hours |
| Biblical Theology |
3 hours |
| CHS510, Introduction to Church History* |
3 hours |
| THE510, Introduction to Christian Theology* |
3 hours |
| THE640, Doctrine of Holiness |
3 hours |
| THE760, Christian Ethics |
3 hours |
|
Christian Education Core (18 hours) |
| CED520, Theological Foundations of Christian Education |
3 hours |
| CED515, Understanding Persons along the Life Course* |
3 hours |
| Age Level Ministries/Family Ministries |
3 hours |
| CED730, Curriculum: Design and Delivery |
3 hours |
| CED710, Leadership in Ministry Context |
3 hours |
| CED570, Research Seminar in Christian Education/SME |
1 hour |
| CED670, Research Practicum in Christian Education/SME |
1 hour |
| CED780, Senior Seminar |
1 hour |
|
Electives by Faculty Advisement - 15 hours |
*Courses Eligible for Advanced Placement (9 hours maximum)
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