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Christian Education, M.A.C.E.
Curriculum Select 3 credits of electives from TTBE, TTNT, TTOT, TTTH, TTHT, TTPH
Outcomes As a result of this program, the student will:
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1. Be able to articulate and defend the correct, biblical view on the following central doctrines: theology proper (including God's nature, attributes, triunity, works, and fatherhood) and bibliology as well as other central doctrines such as: Christology, pneumatology, soteriology, angelology/demonology, anthropology, hamartiology, the relationship between Israel and the Church, the nature of the church and its ministries, eschatology, and ecclesiology. 2. Be able to articulate the significance of the above-mentioned central doctrines for personal life and ministry. 3. Know the history of hermeneutics, the basic principles of grammatico-historical exegesis, and the basic principles of lexical semantics to determine the meaning of biblical words. Students will develop a commitment to more effectively meditate on God's word in their own spiritual lives. 4. Be able to demonstrate: the theme and major contributions of each Old Testament (OT) book; discover the importance of historical background to the interpretation of the OT; and develop greater confidence in the OT as a trustworthy guide to faith and life. 5. Be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the following: a historical outline of the New Testament (NT); how each NT book fits into the outline; the broad historical and cultural backgrounds to the NT; and the basic theme and teaching of each NT book. The student will be able to evaluate critical views of the NT from an evangelical perspective. Admission Requirements Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent from an accredited college with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). All applicants must submit a written statement outlining their vocational objectives and how the certificate relates to those objectives. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactorily complete all courses for a total of 18 semester credits as outlined in the curriculum below. 2. Obtain a 3.0 GPA with no grade below a "C-" in all courses to be credited toward graduation. 3. At least 9 credits must be taken at this seminary. 4. Complete the entire program in no more than five years. Students are placed on academic probation if their GPA for any semester falls below 3.0 and will remain on probation as long as the single semester or cumulative GPA remains below 3.0. Probation students are granted one semester in which to bring their academic work up to the required level (3.0) for continuance in the seminary. A student cannot graduate while on probation. General (unspecified) electives (4 credits) must have a reasonable connection to, and relationship with, the student's stated vocational objectives. In some cases, the student may be required to submit a written rationale to the program academic advisor, demonstrating the usefulness of the electives for church ministry, parachurch work, or further study.
TTBE 517 TTBE 519 TTBE 520 TTTH 511
Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods
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Survey of Genesis–Malachi Survey of Matthew–Revelation
Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God
Select one of the following:
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TTTH 512 Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin TTTH 613 Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit TTTH 614 Theology IV - The Church and Last Things Total Credits Christian Education, M.A.C.E. Mission
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The mission of the M.A.C.E. program is to develop and equip experienced church and parachurch servant-leaders in mind, character, and ability to serve God and further His kingdom through biblically-based educational ministries, according to a particular area of specialization. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Education, students will be able to: 1. Critically assess the biblical, philosophical, and theological foundation of ministries within churches and parachurch organizations (ULO 1). 2. Identify and interpret the process of holistic spiritual development and learning for leadership, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural relationships (ULO 1). 3. Integrate biblical perspectives and values toward God and self into a values complex in order to articulate specific practices for a vital personal life (ULO 2). 4. Demonstrate skills in leadership administration (ULO 3). 5. Demonstrate skills in ministry functions (including: evangelism, discipleship, teaching, counseling and pastoral skills) (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements Ministry Preparation In light of increasing demands for persons trained in Christian education, the program is designed to prepare individuals to serve competently in a growing number of functional roles. Along with core classes, a variety of courses to meet students' individualized needs and goals are offered in five areas of concentration: Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Adult and Family Ministry, Executive Leadership and Cross-Cultural Educational Ministry.
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