Master of Arts in Educational Ministries (MAEM) Degree Program
In the Educational Ministries program, eight general courses in the discipline are required plus eight courses spread throughout the three divisions of Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, and Practical Theology. Additionally, students must select an area of special focus and take at least four courses in the concentration selected. Four units of Mentored Ministry must also be completed (transcripted, but without academic credit).
Degree Goals
- To understand the basic content and themes of the Old and New Testaments in their historical and cultural settings as well as the historical and theological dimensions of the Christian faith
- To demonstrate the ability to faithfully and effectively teach the Bible in culturally relevant and appropriate ways
- To foster love for God and his word and therefore to cultivate the practices of spiritual maturity and Christ-like character, and to understand the Christian’s ethical responsibility in church and society
- To acquire a biblical perspective and Christian worldview on cultural influences and to learn to engage those as they are at work both outside and inside the life of the church
- To gain exposure to and significant personal experience in life in and among peoples of cultural backgrounds other than their own—both Christian and non-Christian
- To faithfully and effectively present biblical truth, in both evangelistic and educational terms, to those who are not Christian believers.
