MASTER OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
PURPOSE
OF MCE
The Master of Christian Education(MCE or MRE) Program provides
a one or two-year curriculun for students having completed a recognized
four-year college program in theological studies for those preparing
for responsible positions of Christian leadership. This program
allows a good opportunity for specialized studies of the Master
of Christian of Education.
GOALS OF MCE
Educational Goals
1. To enable the student to give evidence of an understanding
of the historical development of theology, a knowledge of reformed
theology, and an ability to support his or her theological views
and apply them to contemporary issues.
2. To enable the student to develop a biblical philosophy of and
commitment to Christian education and service in home, church,
and school.
3. To enable the student to formulate educational programs that
are biblically based, educationally accurate, and related to people's
needs.
4. To enable the student to utilize proper biblical and educational
methods and materials for at least one age-level.
Spiritual
Goals
1.
To enable the student to give evidence of an increasing likeness
to Lord Christ as manifested in love for God, love for other,
and evidence of the fruit of the Holy Spirit through prayer and
reading the Bible every day.
2. To enable the student to exhibit godly leadership with a team
spirit that will lead others into spiritual maturity and help
develop him or her for leadership roles.
Ministry
Goals
1. To enable the student to organize, administer, and evaluate
an educational program based on stated goals and objectives, working
successfully with people in a variety of ministry situations.
2. To enable the student to communicate effectively in a variety
of Christian education ministry settings.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic requirements for receiving this degree include a minimum
of 3 semester hours of residence work, including a thesis of approximately
20,000 words, concluded by an oral examination before the entire
Faculty.
For graduation a minimum of sixty(60) semester hours of residence
work must be completed, including six semester hours of credit
for the dissertation with a grade point average B or higher, Results
of the research project in course must be deposited in the library
in the form of a thesis.
Twenty semester hours shall be in the student's major field, and
at least six hours other than his major field; at least four semester
hours in his major field shall be on a seminar basis. Education
principles for at least 3 semesters is necessary for graduation.
A student who has not had satisfactory courses in New Testament
Greek may be required to take additional work in the Greek language.
MCE CURRICULUM
The following curriculum leads to the MCE degree for those who
have completed the College(or Th.B) program. Major study of MCE
requires satisfactory completion of the following;
Major Field for M C E..............................30
Credits
PTED 501. Introducction to Christian Education(3)
PTED 502. Educational Ministry of SS (3)
PTED 503. Christian Educational History (3)
PTED 504. Teaching the Bible. (3)
PTED 505. Work of the Christian Educator(3)
PTED 606. Spiritual Formation(3)
PTED 607. Education and Theology (3)
PTED 608. Teaching/ Learning Methord(3)
PTED 609. Biblical Models of Education(3)
PTED 610. Teaching in the Church (3)
The
dissertation........................................... 6 Credits
General/ Elective..........................................24
Credits
Total 60 Credits
