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
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.
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
