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- Bachelor of Theology (Minor: Christian Education)
- Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education (B.A.C.E.)
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- Master of Arts in Christian Eucation (M.A.C.E.)
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Master of Arts in Christian Eucation (M.A.C.E.)
MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (M.A.C.E.)
The M.A.C.E. is a graduate degree preparing the student for a leadership role in the ministry of the church or church-related schools or organizations.
a. Prerequisites
1. A B.A.C.E.. degree or the B.Th. or B.Th./B.Th.C.E. from N.E.S.T. or equivalent.
2. English language proficiency must be demonstrated upon request (500 score in E.E.E. or in T.O.E.F.L.)
3. a. Fundamentals of Education.
b. Introduction to Psychology.
b. Required Courses
c. Electives
d. Practicums (one hour per week, non-credit course)
For students with a B.Th.C.E., appropriate courses will be offered to avoid any duplication.
a. Prerequisites
1. A B.A.C.E.. degree or the B.Th. or B.Th./B.Th.C.E. from N.E.S.T. or equivalent.
2. English language proficiency must be demonstrated upon request (500 score in E.E.E. or in T.O.E.F.L.)
3. a. Fundamentals of Education.
b. Introduction to Psychology.
b. Required Courses
| Old Testament | Credits | |
| OT | 251 Introduction to O.T. (I) | 3 |
| OT | 252 Introduction to O.T. (II) | 3 |
| OTEX | 301-309/321-329 (One O.T. Exegesis course Hebrew or English) | 3 |
| OT | 351 O.T. Theology | 3 |
| New Testament | ||
| NT | 255 Introduction to N.T. | 3 |
| NT | 256 The Synoptic Gospels | 3 |
| NTEX | 311-319/331-339 (One N.T. Exegesis course Greek or English) | 3 |
| NT | 352 N.T. Theology | 3 |
| Church History | ||
| HI | 251 Introduction to Church History (I) | 3 |
| HI | 252 Introduction to Church History (II) | 3 |
| HI | 351-354 or 361 (One Eastern Church History) or 381-382 (One Ecumenics course) | 3 |
| Systematic Theology | ||
| ST | 251 Introduction to Systematic Theology (I) | 3 |
| ST | 252 Introduction to Systematic Theology (II) | 3 |
| ST | 301-305 One major Doctrine | 3 |
| ET | 255 Christian Ethics or ET 315/381-384 (One Church & Society course) | 3 |
| Practical Theology | ||
| PT | 252 Worship & Liturgy | 3 |
| PT | 250 Church Music or | |
| PT | 352 Fundamentals of Musicianship | 3 |
| PT | 362 Pastoral Care & Counseling | 3 |
| Islamics & History of Religions | ||
| IS | 251 Rise and Development of Islam | 3 |
| IS | 306 Christian–Muslim Relations | 3 |
| Christian Education | ||
| CE | 201 History and Philosophy of Christian Education | 3 |
| CE | 215 or 216 Teaching the Bible O.T. or | |
| Teaching the Bible N.T. | 3 | |
| CE | 242 Audio-Visual Aids (or equivalent) | 3 |
| CE | 311 Teaching Ministry with Children | 3 |
| CE | 312 Teaching Ministry with Youth | 3 |
| CE | 313 Teaching Ministry with Adults | 3 |
| CE | 328 or 341 Administration and Supervision of Christian Education or Leadership Training | 3 |
c. Electives
| Students must select 9 credits in Practical Theology and/or Christian Education. With the permission of the Advisor, electives may be taken from other departments. | 9 | |
| Total | 90 |
d. Practicums (one hour per week, non-credit course)
| P1 Study and Research Skills | 0 | |
| Elective | 0 | |
| Elective | 0 | |
| Elective | 0 |
For students with a B.Th.C.E., appropriate courses will be offered to avoid any duplication.
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