Master of Arts in Christian Education
Jack D. Terry School of Educational Ministries
Master of Arts in Christian Education
For those seeking to serve in the education ministries of the church
This degree program is designed specifically to equip Great Commission ministers to lead, teach, and disciple with excellence.
Degree Highlights
- Available fully online
- 67 hours
- 9 concentrations available
The Jack D. Terry School of Educational Ministries provides a 67-hour program of study leading to the Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE) degree.
This degree program is designed specifically to equip Great Commission ministers to lead, teach, and disciple with excellence. The MACE degree has several concentrations available for specialized study in a particular field of Christian education. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is a prerequisite. Students enrolled in this degree must maintain at least a “C” average for graduation.
Available Concentrations
- Biblical Counseling
- Biblical Languages
- Children and Family Ministry
- Christian Leadership
- Discipleship and Teaching
- Student and Family Ministry
- Ministry to Women
- Explore All Concentrations
Degree Requirements
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Hermeneutics | BIBST 3203 | 3 |
| Old Testament I1 | OLDTS 3313 | 3 |
| Old Testament II1 | OLDTS 3323 | 3 |
| New Testament I1 | NEWTS 3313 | 3 |
| New Testament II1 | NEWTS 3323 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology I | SYSTH 3053 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | SYSTH 3063 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology III | SYSTH 3073 | 3 |
| Baptist Heritage | BPTST 3203 | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | SPFRM 3022 | 2 |
Total Hours
67
- Students who have completed Old Testament or New Testament introductory courses in their undergraduate work with a grade of “A” or “B” may be eligible to replace these survey courses with other OLDTS and NEWTS courses. An evaluation of the undergraduate transcript must be performed to determine eligibility. The student must complete an “Advanced Standing without Credit” application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.
- Students may be required to complete a concentration-specific Field Experience course for their concentration. See Concentrations.
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