Master of Arts in Christian Education

Key Information

Credits for Award: 60
Compulsory/Required: 54 credits
Elective: 6 credits
Min. GPA: 1.5 on a 5.0 scale
Est. Time: 2yr

Purpose of the Program

The purpose of this course is to enhance the knowledge of believers and students who needs advanced, academic and professional training in biblical principles of christian education, to equip and prepare for excellence in ministry skills to enable them serve in an educational capacity such as Sunday School superintendent, Minister of Education, Youth Minister, Sunday School and the likes.

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge of biblical philosophy of Christian education.

Demonstrate possession of leadership skills that can move organisation, groups and churches forward.

Demonstrate analytical skill such that will enable him/her to criticise objectively and evaluate educational program.

Demonstrate competence as a Christian educator to teach, supervise, implement Christian education programs with communication skill.

Demonstrate practical skills and deep understanding of the educational process, biblically and appropriate use of curriculum and instruction principles.

Demonstrate ability to carry out research and publish findings that may be of value in the field of Christian education.

Submit a dissertation/thesis (depending on the terminology in your country).

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Christian education or religious studies or related discipline with a second class upper division obtained from a university accredited by the applicant country’s ministry of education and all necessary regulatory authorities. Candidates with less certification can also apply and will be accessed on merit.

Curriculum & Courses

Course Code	Title	Unit	Status
FFT 601	Greek Grammar	3	Required
FFP 601	Hebrew Grammar	3	Required
FFG 601	Biblical Theology of Missions	3	Compulsory
FFT 614	The Gospel and Culture	3	Required
FFT 611	Daniel and Revelation	3	Elective
FFT 609	Philosophy of Religion	3	Compulsory
FFE 601	Christian Education History	3	Compulsory
FFE 618	The Early Church	3	Elective
FFT 619	In-Depth Study of James	3	Elective
FFE 602	Method of Teaching the Bible	3	Required
FFE 603	Mentoring and Teaching	3	Compulsory
FFE 604	Leadership Roles and Responsibilities	3	Required
FFT 617	Biblical Hermeneutics & Exegesis	3	Compulsory
FFE 605	Christian Leadership	3	Compulsory
FFT 620	Christian Apologetics	3	Elective
FFT 618	Church History	3	Compulsory
FFT 607	Inter-testament Relationship	3	Elective
FFE 606	Advanced Studies in Children Education	3	Elective
FFP 604	Principles of Evangelism and Discipleship	3	Compulsory
FFE 607	Advanced Studies in Teenagers Education	3	Compulsory
FFT 610	Advanced Studies in Five Fold Ministry	3	Required
FFE 606	Preaching Practicum	3	Compulsory
FFE 609	Dissertation	6	Compulsory
	TOTAL	72