Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
The Standard Program (60 Credits) The program leading to the Master of Arts degree in Christian Education, with a ministry specialization in children’s ministry, youth ministry, general Christian education, family and adult ministry, or cross-cultural education ministry, includes a minimum of 60 credits of study. The student who is able to enroll in 15 credits each semester can complete the degree in two years. The student who enrolls for less than 15 credits may be able to access Interterm and Summer school courses and still complete the program in two years, or may require additional time to complete the degree program. The program must be completed within five calendar years from the first enrollment. A Ministry Research Project concerning a ministry issue is also required. Students should recognize that the course loads shown here for graduate level course work, as for all Talbot programs, may make a full or even part-time work schedule very difficult. Those who are working should plan on completing the program in three to four years. Advanced Standing Applicants who have taken undergraduate courses in biblical or theological studies may request advanced standing based on collegiate work. See Admissions Requirements for details. Core Requirements (51 Credits) TTBE 517 Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods
Requirements for the Cross-Cultural Education Ministry Specialization are detailed below.
Executive Leadership TTCE 519
Leadership Coaching and Teambuilding Credit(s): 2–3.
Must be taken for 3 credits.
Strategic Ministry Leadership
TTCE 655
Credit(s): 3.
One 3-credit Christian Education (TTCE) elective Adult/Family Ministry TTCE 677 Family Ministry in the Local Church
Credit(s): 2–3.
Must be taken for 3 credits.
Adult Development and Discipleship
TTCE 679
Credit(s): 2–3.
Must be taken for 3 credits. One 3-credit Christian Education (TTCE) elective Youth Ministry TTCE 664 Youth Ministry Leadership and Programming
Credit(s): 3.
Youth Ministry in Contemporary Culture
TTCE 668
Credit(s): 3.
One 3-credit Christian Education (TTCE) elective Note: Students in this specialization substitute: TTCE 543
Credit(s): 3.
Counseling Adolescents and Their Parents Credit(s): 2.
Survey of Genesis–Malachi Survey of Matthew–Revelation Organizational Leadership
TTBE 519 TTBE 520 TTCE 508 TTCE 523 TTCE 556 TTCE 558 TTCE 608 TTCE 639 TTCE 690 TTPT 707
Credit(s): 3.
in place of TTPT 707
Credit(s): 3.
Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Credit(s): 2–3.
Credit(s): 2.
Teaching Ministry
Credit(s): 2–3.
Children’s Ministry TTCE 625
Christian Formation and Discipleship
Credit(s): 2–3.
Staffing and Leadership in Children’s Ministries
Interpersonal Development Philosophy of Ministry Applied Ministry Research
Credit(s): 2–3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2–3.
Models and Trends in Children’s Ministries Credit(s): 3.
TTCE 652
Credit(s): 2–3.
One 3-credit Christian Education (TTCE) elective Cross-Cultural Education Ministry ISCL 575 Multicultural Education
Practicum in Ministry
Credit(s): 1.
Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2.
Select two of the following courses: ISAN 671 Applied Anthropology
TTSF 501
Credit(s): 2–3.
Credit(s): 3.
Must be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 503 - Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation
Peoples of Ethnic America
ISCL 531 ISCL 556 ISCL 709 ISCL 765
Credit(s): 3.
World Religions
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2–3.
Intercultural Communication Cross-cultural Leadership
Credit(s): 3.
Must be taken for 3 credits.
Credit(s): 3. Note: Students selecting this specialization should also take the following course: ISCL 520 Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment Credit(s): 3. The Accelerated Program (39 Credits) Students entering this program must have the following: 1. An undergraduate degree in Christian Education with a 3.0 GPA in courses taken in the major. 2. A total of at least 30 hours in Bible/theology. 3. An overall GPA of 2.6. Those with a GPA of 2.6–2.9 will be placed on probation. See earlier section on admission qualifications. 4. In addition to the above, demonstration of competency in the content of any waived or substituted courses will be assessed at the time of admission. 5. At least two years of vocational experience in educational ministry after completion of undergraduate degree. For students who qualify for this program, graduation requirements may be satisfied in 39 semester credits.
Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines
TTSF 504
Credit(s): 0.
Talbot Spiritual Direction I Talbot Spiritual Direction II
TTSF 505 TTSF 506 TTTH 511
Credit(s): 0.
Credit(s): 0.
Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin
Credit(s): 3.
TTTH 512
Credit(s): 3.
Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit Credit(s): 3.
TTTH 613 TTTH 614
Theology IV - The Church and Last Things
Credit(s): 3.
Choose one of the following: ISCL 520 - Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment Credit(s): 3. Students selecting the Cross-cultural specialization must take ISCL 520. ISCL 680 The Local Church and World Missions Credit(s): 3. TTPT 703 The Church and Society Credit(s): 3. CE Specialization (9 Credits) The following specializations require two courses (6 credits) of required electives in a given area: Executive Leadership, Adult/Family Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Children’s Ministry. The remaining course (3 credits) may be taken in any Christian education area of choice.
Bible/Theology (9 Credits) TTBE 517
Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods
Credit(s): 3.
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