The School of Christian Education offers 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.
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: 3 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: 36 Hours
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Hermeneutics
Personal Evangelism
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Major and Minor Prophets
Wisdom Literature
The Four Gospels
The General Epistles
Pauline Epistles
Acts of the Apostles
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
Student Teaching Practicum: 9 Hours
Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours
Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 128 Hours
The Master of Arts in Christian Education is designed for those who want to influence the next generation of students. Pursuing a master’s degree will help you to gain the skills and confidence you need to meet your personal and professional goals.
Our graduates are equipped with advanced
knowledge, skills, and experiences that support successful teaching and learning in the elementary or secondary classroom.
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: 9 Hours
Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours
Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 30 Hours
Our doctoral degrees in can help you move forward in your career and inspire real
change as an educator. You will build the comprehensive skills and knowledge to
become an innovative leader in education.
In our programs you will
study theories of teacher supervision, school budgeting and finance, and educational decision-making and leadership. You will also analyze
educational organizations from a variety of perspectives and theories and conceptualize
and complete research projects as an independent scholar.
The Doctor of Religious Education is a multi-disciplinary, applied research, terminal degree designed to equip and prepare demonstrated leaders for administrative or executive-level leadership in churches, mission organizations, faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, denominational offices and Christian academic institutions.
A minimum of six years experience and Master’s degree in a related field is required.
Core Curriculum: 15 Hours
Conflict Management and Counseling
Influential Leadership
Christian Worldview and Apologetics
Public Relations
Supervision of Instruction
Directed Research: 9 Hours
Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours
Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 30 Hours
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: 9 Hours
Dissertation: 15 Hours
Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours
Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 60 Hours
We offer On-Campus in-person courses, E-Campus live online courses, Synchronous Courses, Independent Study Courses, and Seminars.
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