Master of Arts in Christian Education Advanced Track
Jack D. Terry School of Educational Ministries
Master of Arts in Christian Education Advanced Track
Customized degree plans based on previous undergraduate studies
Designed specifically to equip Great Commission ministers to lead, teach, and disciple with excellence.
Degree Highlights
- 56 hours
- Available fully online
- Preparation for church and mission service
The student must have graduated from an accredited college or university with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0. The student must have completed with a grade of “B” or above: 6 hours of Old Testament, 6 hours of New Testament, and 3 hours of hermeneutics. For information or to apply for the MACE—Advanced Track, please contact the Office of the Registrar.
Degree Requirements
At the beginning of course work for the Advanced Track, each student will receive a customized degree plan based upon undergraduate courses completed. If a student has satisfactorily completed a course corresponding to a required course in the Advanced Track, the student may substitute other hours in the same division to meet the requirement. Advanced Track students should meet with advisors in the Registrar’s office to discuss course schedules for each semester.
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Old Testament Elective | OLDTS XXXX | 3 |
| New Testament Elective | NEWTS XXXX | 3 |
| Systematic Theology I | SYSTH 3003 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | SYSTH 3013 | 3 |
| Baptist Heritage | BPTST 3203 | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation I | SPFRM 3101 | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation II | SPFRM 3111 | 3 |
| Writing and Research | SWBTS 1300 | 0 |
Total Hours
56
Transfers
Master’s level courses from an eligible institution may transfer into the MACE—Advanced Track program. The courses must be comparable to the Southwestern courses for which transfer credit is requested, and be completed with a grade of “B” or better. No more than half of the degree may be earned by transfer of credits, and no more than half of a completed degree may be used towards a new degree.
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