Talbot School of Theology
Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Education, students will be able to: 1. Identify the basic contents of all books of the Old and New Testaments and the broad historical and cultural background information relevant to the study of the Old and New Testaments (ULO 1). 2. Exegete and apply a biblical text properly through application of historical-grammatical hermeneutics (ULO 3). 3. Explain the major doctrines of Christianity, including their biblical basis, historical development, and contemporary relevance, and assess non-evangelical doctrines from an evangelical perspective (ULO 1). 4. Describe and explain (a) a basic knowledge of Spiritual Theology (the integrative study of Scripture and the ministry of the Indwelling Holy Spirit regarding the nature, process and directives of spiritual transformation in Christ) (b) their experience and understanding of the Double Knowledge of God and oneself in truth and (c) how these impact personal vocation and ministries in the local church (ULO 2). 5. Critically assess the biblical, philosophical, and theological foundation of ministries within churches and parachurch organizations (ULO 1). 6. Identify and interpret the process of holistic spiritual development and learning for leadership, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural relationships (ULO 1). 7. 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). 8. Demonstrate skills in leadership administration (ULO 3). 9. Demonstrate skills in ministry functions (including: evangelism, discipleship, teaching, counseling and pastoral skills) (ULO 3). 10. Demonstrate research skills in integrating biblical perspectives and the social sciences to address ministry-based problems (ULO 3). 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. Admission Requirements All applicants must hold the Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Those accepted who do not meet this latter requirement will be placed on probation. Graduates from approved unaccredited colleges, if accepted, will be granted provisional acceptance, though exceptions may be made when the GPA is higher than 3.0. Both probation and provisional acceptance may be changed to full acceptance if the student earns a GPA of 3.0 or better on the first 8 credits at Talbot. Graduates from approved unaccredited colleges may be required to take certain additional liberal arts coursework (not applicable toward the graduate degree), if their undergraduate program did not include these courses. Academic Probation A student must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to graduate. 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.
Graduation Requirements A. Satisfactorily complete 60 semester credits. See (D) below. B. Take the courses prescribed in the Master of Arts in Christian Education curriculum. C. 150 hours of supervised field ministry approved by a faculty advisor. D. Complete the program in no more than five years. E. Obtain a 3.0 average with no grade below a “C-” in all courses to be counted toward graduation. F. At least 24 of the total credits required for the degree program must be completed in residency at Biola. Advanced Standing, Reduction and transfer credit are not considered residency credits. G. Meet with a Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section). 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.
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