Master of Arts in Christian Education


The Master of Arts Degree in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) requires 60 semester hours with a minimum of 30 of these hours being completed at Campbell.  This degree program can be completed in two years, enrolling in an average of 15 semester hours during each of four semesters.  Students may elect to earn the degree over a more extended period of time.  Normally, the degree should be completed within four years.  An overall grade point average of 2.0 is required for graduation.  Transfer students must have a 2.0 on all work completed and a 2.0 on all work done at Campbell. 

The Master of Arts in Christian Education degree focuses on church staff ministries and other ministries related to Christian education.  A core curriculum is designed to provide students with essential foundations for ministry.  Students then choose a minimum of 17 hours of vocational and elective studies according to calling and interest.  Please see Configurations for the M.A.C.E.—Concentrations.  Faculty advisers are available to counsel with students relative to curriculum selections.  Throughout the curriculum, students are led to develop their spiritual lives and to engage in theological reflection and dialogue. 

Students who decide to prepare for an academic career in college or university teaching in Christian education normally will change degree programs and earn the Master of Divinity. 

Master of Arts in Christian Education—Core Curriculum

Biblical Studies- 12 hours

DIV1100 New Testament I 3 hrs
DIV1101 New Testament II 3 hrs
DIV1200 Old Testament I 3 hrs
DIV1201 Old Testament II  3 hrs

 

Historical and Theological Studies- 8 hours

DIV2000 Church History I,  
or    
DIV2001 Church History II 3 hrs
DIV2030 Baptist History and Heritage,  
or    
DIV2031 Denominational Heritage 2 hrs
DIV2200 Christian Theology 3 hrs

 

Ministry Studies- 14 hours

DIV3000 Evangelistic Mission of the Church,  
or    
DIV 3110 Basic Evangelism,  
or    
DIV3200 Christian Missions,  
or    
DIV3250 World Religions 3 hrs
DIV5100  Congregational Leadership and Administration 3 hrs
DIV5400 Pastoral Care,  
or    
Div5600 Counseling in Christian Ministry 3 hrs
DIV6000 Introduction to Christian Education,  
or    
DIV6010 Christian Education and Faith Development 3 hrs
DIV6020 The Christian Educator  2 hrs

 

Spiritual and Vocational Formation- 9 hours

DIV1000 Introduction to Theological Education 2 hrs
DIV4070 Worship and Spiritual Formation 1 hr
DIV8040 The Life and Work of the Minister 1 hr
DIV8060 Supervised Ministry 3 hrs
DIV9090 Senior Synthesis 2 hrs
Total    43 hours

Concentration and Elective Studies (Minimum of 17 hours)

A minimum of 17 hours in vocational electives must be included in the 60 hours required for the degree.  Due to the many combination positions in church ministry, students may need to include specialized study in a related discipline.  With approval, students may take up to 6 hours in graduate courses outside the Divinity School and apply them toward concentration requirements.

Electives                                                                                             17 hours
Total for the M.A.C.E. Degree                                                         60 hours

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