school of christian education

Welcome to the school of Christian Education. Teaching is among the highest and honorable professions an individual can pursue. If you are looking for a solid biblical foundation for a career in education, you are in the right place. It would be my honor to assist you in becoming the teacher and leader God is calling you to be. Please feel free to contact me at (318) 686-2360 or slawrence@lbu.edu.

 

Serving Christ, Serving you,

Steven G. Lawrence, Ph.D.

Dean of the School of Christian Education

School of christian education

The School of Christian Education offers a Certificate, the Bachelor of Arts, the Master of Arts in Christian Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy in School Administration. We prepare teachers and administrators for service in education broadly, but especially for service in Christian education. All our degrees can be earned from anywhere in the world.

 

Christian education studies at Louisiana Baptist University are particularly suited for those who need further credentialing and those who need to acquire a specific skill for serving in Christian schools. This is especially true of our master program and our doctoral program, each of which is built around a core curriculum that leaves room for customization and independent research. 

 

 

DEGREES OFFERED

  • Certificate in Christian Education
  • B.A. Christian Education (elementary or secondary education)
  • M.A. Christian Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in School Administration

certificate in christian education

The certificate program is designed for those with little to no formal training who want to increase their witness and ministry effectiveness without completing a degree program. It is ideal for those whose teaching ministry will benefit from a better understanding of educational theory and practice.

 

The curriculum consists of ten college-level courses that you complete at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Our program will increase your capacity to study Scripture, to share the Gospel, and to minister within your church. The electives will enable additional study in Bible, theology, and counseling.

 

The cost for the entire program is $2000, which is payable over time. Upon completion of the program, you may participate in our annual commencement ceremony. Those who decide to pursue a degree have the option to transfer all thirty credit hours into a bachelor program.

 

  •          Introduction to Education
  •          Foundations of Education
  •          Principles of Christian Education I
  •          Principles of Christian Education II
  •          The Ethics of Teaching
  •          Any five electives

 

bachelor of arts in christian education

Recommended for those called to vocational education. Graduates will be prepared to teach, especially in a Christian school. The program is also preparatory to further graduate study for those who want to purse administrative positions within education.

 

You will study Bible and theology to form a foundation. Then you will develop specific teaching skills within the concentration courses. Students specialize in elementary or secondary education by choosing the appropriate electives. A minor can be earned when a minimum of fifteen credit hours are completed in a particular discipline.

 

Orientation ..........................................................................................................................  2 Hours

 

General Studies Requirements ..........................................................................................  30 Hours

 

         English I

         English II

         Literature Elective

         Fundamentals of Speech

         History Elective

         History Elective

         Science Elective

         Science Elective

         Social Studies Elective

         Social Studies Elective

 

Bible Requirements ..........................................................................................................  30 Hours

 

         Hermeneutics

         Old Testament Survey

         New Testament Survey

         Personal Evangelism

         Introduction to Biblical and Theological Studies

         The God of the Bible

         God’s Creatures Good and Bad

         Jesus Christ and Salvation

         The Holy Spirit and the Church

         God’s Ultimate Victory

 

Education Requirements ...................................................................................................  18 Hours

 

         Introduction to Education

         Foundations of Education

         Principles of Christian Education I

         Principles of Christian Education II

         The Ethics of Teaching

         Human Development

 

Elementary or Secondary Education Electives .................................................................  18 Hours

 

Free Electives..................................................................................................................... 18 Hours

 

Student Teaching Practicum ...............................................................................................  9 Hours

 

Graduation Workshop .........................................................................................................  3 Hours

 

Total Degree Requirements ............................................................................................  128 Hours

master of arts in christian education

The curriculum combines core requirements with the flexibility to pursue particular interests through electives and a capstone project. Your advisor will work within these parameters to meet your academic needs and vocational goals.

 

Core Curriculum ...............................................................................................................  15 Hours

 

         History of American Education

         Foundations of Education

         Educational Administration

         Developing the Curriculum

         Guidance and Counseling

        

Education Electives ..........................................................................................................  12 Hours

 

Thesis or Practicum ............................................................................................................  6 Hours

 

Graduation Workshop .........................................................................................................  3 Hours

 

Total Degree Requirements ..............................................................................................  36 Hours

doctor of philosophy in school administration

The curriculum is designed around your current work and your future goals. While the dean has prescribed a course of study for the program, your advisor will work within these parameters to design a curriculum for each student. A valuable tool in the customization of each student’s experience is independent research.

 

Independent research is the process of selecting a topic of interest or a subject in which your skills are lacking. Sometimes a need within your current organization prompts this realization. As projects occur to you, your advisor will guide you through the process of initiating an independent research project.

 

The value of independent research is that it allows you to customize the curriculum to receive maximum benefit from the learning experience. Further, it is similar to real-world applications in which a person coming into a new role must determine for oneself what information and skills must be acquired to perform well.

 

 

School Administration Requirements ...............................................................................  15 Hours

 

         Organization and Administration of Christian Schools

         Supervision of Instruction

         Records and Finance in School

         Curriculum of Christian Schools

         School Law Applicable to Christian Schools

        

School Administration Electives ......................................................................................  15 Hours

        

Applied Research Studies .................................................................................................  12 Hours

 

Dissertation .......................................................................................................................  15 Hours

 

Graduation Workshop .........................................................................................................  3 Hours

 

Total Degree Requirements ..............................................................................................  60 Hours