M.A. Christian Education – Thomas Reformed Theological Seminary

M.A. Christian Education

Preparing Tomorrow’s Christian Leaders

The Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A. Christian Education) program is designed for the student who is preparing to become a Christian Educator. All courses in the program award 3 credits upon successful completion. A total of 20 courses (60 credits) are required for graduation.

All Master of Arts programs require the following four courses:

TH301 Introduction to the Old Testament
TH302 Introduction to the New Testament
MS302 Introduction to Christian Mission
CE302 Introduction of Christian Education

An additional 16 courses (48 credits) are required from the Christian Education electives.

MS304 Biblical Basis of Evangelism and Discipleship

A study of the methods of personal and groups evangelism, equipping laypersons and church leaders to evangelize, use of church and para-church structures in evangelism, care of new converts and discipleship, use of apologetics, as well as current issues in…

CE304 Christian Education and Human Development

This course studies theories of human development and their application to religious education as a lifelong process central to the Church's mission and the centrality of teaching.

CE302 Christian Education and Theology

The aim of this course is to ensure consistency between theology and Christian education in Church's educational ministries. It examines the implications of theological prepositions, assumptions, and traditions for the practice of Christian Education. Theological approaches are examined from the...

CE303 Church’s Educational Ministry

A study of the meaning and significance of the church's educational ministry with attention to the enhancement of skills for plan, leadership development, curricula development for the local church.

MS305 Evangelism in Multicultural Society

The purpose of this course is to help students understand the importance, the principles and practice of cross-cultural church evangelism and development in diverse cultural settings. It gives the students practical suggestions as to how to deliver the Gospel and…

CE306 History of Christian Education

This course surveys the history of Christian Education from Biblical times to the present day. The course identifies and examines individuals and movements whose contributions to the theology and philosophy of Christian Education continue to shape Christian Education practice.

MS306 Intercultural Communication

Students will realize the need to minimize misunderstanding in different cultures as they consider the differing world views of the speaker and his audience. Contextualization in communication is necessary for all missionaries in order to relevantly and meaningfully communicates the…

PT304 Introduction to Christian Counseling

This course provides a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Christian Counseling. The purpose of this course is to equip the Christian counselors with introductory knowledge and understanding of Christian Counseling. The contents will include: Introduction to the Christian Counseling, The…

MS302 Introduction to Christian Mission

A study of the methods of personal and group evangelism, equipping laypersons to evangelize, use of church and Para church structures in evangelism, care of new converts and discipleship, use of apologetics, as well as current issues in evangelism.

TH302 Introduction to the New Testament

This course is an introductory survey of New Testament studies, emphasizing the use of the New Testament in Christian ministry, with attention to New Testament backgrounds, history, theology, canon, textual transmission, literary genres, critical methods, and special introductory problems of…

TH301 Introduction to the Old Testament

An introductory survey of Old Testament studies, emphasizing the use of the Old Testament in Christian ministry, with attention to Old Testament backgrounds, history, theology, canon, textual transmission, literary genres, critical methods, and special introductory problems of selected Old Testament…

CE305 Moral Development and Education

This course is intended to enable students to understand changes in moral development during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood in the formation and resolution of ethical dilemmas.

PT303 Multi-cultural Leadership in Education

This course is focused on developing leadership skills in multi-cultural society. At the end of the course, students are expected to develop leadership skills to lead a multi-cultural group.

SF301 Spiritual Formation and Worship Life

This introductory course is praxis based upon the biblical and theological framework of Christian spirituality. It provides opportunities for students to grow in grace through Bible study, prayer, personal discipline, the reading of devotional classics, and small groups. A portion...

CE301 Teaching and Learning Methods

Theoretical, research-based, and practical aspects of classroom teaching. Topics include classroom management, planning, evaluation and teaching strategies which emphasize technology integration, team planning, investigate teaching methods for church school.