Master of Arts in Christian Education Judy Morris, D.Ed.Min., Director

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The Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE) is a 42-hour graduate program designed to prepare leaders for church-related ministries. Graduates from DBU’s MACE program are equipped to:

• Demonstrate general biblical and theological knowledge, develop, organize, conduct, and evaluate Christian education ministry in various vocational assignments
• Communicate and lead effectively in a variety of church settings

All students take 30 hours of core curriculum plus 12 hours in a concentration to prepare them to serve as ministers of education, ministers of adults, ministers of youth, ministers of childhood education, ministers of business administration, and other roles.

Read more about the Master of Arts in Christian Education concentrations:

General

Adult Ministry

Business Ministry

Childhood Ministry

Collegiate Ministry

Communication Ministry

Counseling Ministry

Family Ministry

Missions Ministry

Small Group Ministry

Student Ministry

Worship Ministry

Prerequisite Courses (9 hours):

RELI 1301 Old Testament Survey
RELI 1302 New Testament Survey

One upper level course in Religion or Theology (to be selected in consultation with advisor and completed either prior to enrollment or during the first academic year)

Core Courses (30 hours):
MACE 5302 Biblical Servant Leadership

MACE 6301 Introduction to Christian Education
MAWL 6303 Spiritual Formation and Worship
MACE 6304 Philosophy and Principles of Christian Education
THEO 6305 Christian History and Heritage
THEO 6306 Systematic Theology
MACE 6307 Church and Business Administration
MACE 6308 Evangelism, Missions, and Growth Through Education Ministry
MACE 6310 Church Staff and Member Relations Practicum

THEO 5313 Applied Hermeneutics

Criteria for Admission:

All applicants for the program MUST meet all three (3) admission requirements AND two (2) of the admission criteria listed below to be considered for admission.

Admission requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Evidence that the student is a Christian, and is compatible with DBU's mission by proven conduct in accordance with Christian standards set forth in the Bible, announced intent, and by church involvement.
• Old and New Testament Survey courses and one upper level Religion or Theology course are prerequisites that should be taken either prior to entering the program or in conjunction with the Master of Arts in Christian Education courses.

Admission criteria:

• A grade point average of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work.
• A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
• A minimum GRE score of 400 on the verbal section or an undergraduate entrance score of 1100 on the SAT or 24 on the ACT.
• Five or more years of successful, relevant ministry experience that may be evidenced through positions held and ministers' recommendations.
• Twelve hours of graduate work from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Degree Offered Online!

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