Christian Education - Dallas Theological Seminary

Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Purpose The program leading to the Master of Arts degree with a major in Christian Education is designed to provide a graduate-level biblical and theological education for men and women who anticipate a vocational ministry as Christian education specialists. This program helps prepare its graduates to assume positions as ministers of Christian education, children's workers, ministers of youth, parachurch youth leaders, ministers of adults, directors of family life education, administrators or teachers in Christian higher education, Christian school teachers and administrators, or women's ministry leaders. Goals Educational Goals To enable students to: demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including a synthetic understanding of the major books evidence an understanding of the historical development of theology, a knowledge of premillennial theology, and an ability to support their theological views and apply them to contemporary issues develop a biblical philosophy of and commitment to Christian education in home, church, and school verbalize the nature and needs of at least one age-group, state biblical goals for that age-level ministry, and apply appropriate educational principles. Spiritual Goals To enable students to: evidence an increasing likeness to Christ as manifested in love for God, love for others, and the fruit of the Spirit exhibit godly leadership with a team spirit that will lead others into spiritual maturity and help develop them for leadership roles. Ministry Goals To enable students to: organize, administer, and evaluate an educational program based on stated goals and objectives, working successfully with people in a variety of ministry situations communicate effectively in a variety of Christian education ministry settings formulate educational programs that are biblically based, educationally accurate, and related to people's needs utilize proper biblical and educational methods and materials for at least one age-level. View more details on Dallas Theological Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.