Master of Divinity

Emphasis: Christian Education

Provides preparation for a variety of professional ministries in which responsibilities and skills in Christian Education are prominent including pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, women's ministries and other leadership roles.

Goals

Demonstrate the ability to lead and administrate a Christian education program contributing to the biblical discipleship process on the basis of a sound philosophy of ministry.

Outcomes

As a result of this program, the student will:

1. Understand and value the administrative and leadership dimensions of ministry based on solid biblical and theological foundations and develop skill in designing, implementing, and assessing educational ministry.
2. Gain a broad understanding of and appreciation for the history of educational ministry and the theological and philosophical underpinnings that have influenced its theory and practice and evaluate current educational practice in light of these understandings.
3. Engage in a supervised educational ministry experience leading to growth in personal maturity and character, developed skill in ministry leadership, and the understanding necessary to integrate and apply ministry theory.
4. Actively pursue and progress in a life-long process of personal, spiritual development by nurturing a relationship with God, connecting in Christian community, growing in moral integrity, and engaging in vocational service in light of giftedness.

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Second Year

Third Year