Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
Vocations or positions for which the M.A.C.E. program prepares students are: • Minister of Education/ Executive Pastor • Minister of Youth • Parachurch Children and Youth Ministries Staff • Pastor/Minister of Children • Pastor of Adult/Family Ministries • Pastor/Minister of Single/Young Adult • Church Business Administrator • Counseling and Family Ministries • Christian Camp Administration Program Requirements The academic program leading to the Master of Arts degree in Christian Education is structured to include (1) biblical and theological foundations; (2) a core curriculum consisting of foundational courses and practical skills; (3) a vocational specialization. The M.A.C.E. is designed for those with two or more years of full-time ministry experience. Those students admitted with less than this should plan on taking their practicum courses near the beginning of their program to provide them with some degree of ministry experience. 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. Christian Education Core Curriculum First Year Fall Semester (15 credits) TTCE Specialization course: 3 credits TTBE 517 Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods Credit(s): 3. TTCE 523 Teaching Ministry Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTSF 501 Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTSF 501 must be taken for 3 credits. TTTH 511 Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God Credit(s): 3.
Spring Semester (14 credits) TTBE 520
Survey of Matthew - Revelation
Credit(s): 3.
Christian Formation and Discipleship
TTCE 556
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling
TTPT 707
Credit(s): 2.
Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation
TTSF 503
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
TTSF 503 must be taken for 3 credits.
Talbot Spiritual Direction Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin
Credit(s): 0.
TTSF 505 TTTH 512
Credit(s): 3.
Second Year Fall Semester (16 credits) TTCE Specialization course: 3 credits TTBE 519
Survey of Genesis - Malachi Applied Ministry Research
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
TTCE 639 TTCE 690 TTSF 504
Practicum in Ministry
Credit(s): 1.
Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit
Credit(s): 0.
TTTH 613
Credit(s): 3.
Select one 3-credit course from: ISCL 520 Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment Credit(s): 3. Students selecting the Cross-Cultural specialization take ISCL 520 to complete this requirement. ISCL 680 The Local Church and World Missions Credit(s): 3. TTPT 703 The Church and Society Credit(s): 3. Spring Semester (15 credits) TTCE Specialization course: 3 credits TTCE 508 Organizational Leadership Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTCE 558 Interpersonal Development Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTCE 608 Philosophy of Ministry Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTSF 505 Talbot Spiritual Direction Credit(s): 0. TTTH 614 Theology IV - The Church and Last Things Credit(s): 3. 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. 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.
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