Master of Religious Education

Lordland University

Advanced Religious Leadership

Program Overview

The purpose of the Master of Religious Education is to equip and motivate students to become competent leaders in the educational ministries of churches. Studies in this program guide and encourage students to develop in educated performances of their ministry.

Graduates of Master of Religious Education are able to serve the Christian community as directors or coordinators of religious education, congregations, diocesan offices, or as teachers of religion in faith-based institutions.

Career Outcomes

  • Director of Religious Education
  • Diocesan Education Coordinator
  • Religious Curriculum Developer
  • Faith-Based Institution Teacher

Learning Outcomes

  • Advanced curriculum development
  • Leadership in religious education
  • Specialized teaching methodologies
  • Ethical decision-making in ministry

Standard of Student Achievement and Graduation Requirements

To graduate, a student must:

  • Complete a minimum of 64 quarter units or 640 hours of coursework
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Successfully complete all degree requirements
  • Complete the program within the allowed timeframe

Successful graduates of the program will be awarded a degree in Master of Religious Education.

Program Length

Students are usually expected to complete the program in 2 years. The maximum time frame allowed for students to complete a program is 150% of the normal program length, namely 3 years for the Master's programs.

An extension may be granted for special circumstances such as medical issues or military deployment, subject to approval by the academic committee.

Christian Education Courses

Course# Course Title units
MED101Philosophy of Christian Education4 units
MED102Ministry to Special Children and Adults4 units
MED103Church Discipline4 units
MED104Effective Teaching4 units
MED105Small Group Ministries4 units
MED106Adult Education4 units
MED107Teaching Techniques4 units
MED108Seminar: Christian Education4 units
MED109Camp Leadership II4 units
MED110Principles of Teaching and Learning4 units
MED111Curriculum Development4 units
MED112Development of Children4 units
MED113Educational Leadership and Administration4 units
MED114Teaching of Christ4 units
MED115Methods of Christian Education4 units
MED116Ministry Practice4 units
MED117Spiritual Formation4 units
MED118Leadership & Administration4 units
MED119Advanced Children and Youth Education4 units
MED120Law and Ethics in Christian Counseling4 units
Courses Available 80 units

Course Descriptions

Foundations of Religious Education

MED101 Philosophy of Christian Education 4 units

This course contains a history of educational philosophy, both in Biblical and secular, biblical integration, philosophy of teaching methods, classroom discipline, and curriculum development.

Specialized Ministries

MED102 Ministry to Special Children and Adults 4 units

This curriculum will provide students to prepare to become an advance teacher. It is designed to communicate with both teens and adults to be connected with many ability levels participating in a special needs program.

MED103 Church Discipline 4 units

This course will study on church growth and aspects of Christian discipleship.

Teaching Methods & Curriculum

MED104 Effective Teaching 4 units

A study of diverse teaching strategies and the learning paradigms on which they are based. Also this course includes an analysis of special problems encountered by the professoriate.

MED105 Small Group Ministries 4 units

The examination and practice of communication skills in small-group setting with emphasis on exercises that enhance those skills.

MED106 Adult Education 4 units

This course is to advance the understanding of the basic principles behind motivating adults to learn Christianity.

MED107 Teaching Techniques 4 units

In this course, students will participate in practicing skills on teaching techniques and methods, Biblically and secularly. It will provide studies in strategies for collaboration of Bible and other teaching method.

MED108 Seminar: Christian Education 4 units

Participants in the seminar will explore Biblical mandates for an adequate response to the context, demographics of aging and the affect on congregational life.

MED109 Camp Leadership II 4 units

Students will have opportunities to increase their skills and abilities, deepen their knowledge and application of Scripture, and gain variety of leadership experiences.

MED110 Principles of Teaching and Learning 4 units

This course will allow students to develop principles of approaches to teaching, learning, and creating classroom environments, and to engage in planning and teaching in different curricular and learning environments.

MED111 Curriculum Development 4 units

This course provides a study of the factors and influences that have affected the development of the curriculum in higher education. Trends, issues, problems, and variation in Christian education programs are studied.

MED112 Development of Children 4 units

This course is designed for students in emphasis placed on the analysis of historical and contemporary philosophies and models of early childhood education.

Leadership & Administration

MED113 Educational Leadership and Administration 4 units

This course examines the context of change as it impacts society and its educations in church and school; determines leadership qualities and skills necessary for creating successful and enduring change in church and school.

Practical Ministry & Ethics

MED114 Teaching of Christ 4 units

This course will review the life and teachings of Jesus by first introducing and reading the 4 Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), then studying through the basic story of Jesus' life.

MED115 Methods of Christian Education 4 units

A study of the Biblical and historical backgrounds of Christian Education to the present. This course will help students develop understanding and behavior, various teaching methods and teaching aids are among the topics.

MED116 Ministry Practice 4 units

This course moves students towards general pastoral competency in conducting funerals, weddings, baptisms, ordination, and weekly worship planning and execution.

MED117 Spiritual Formation 4 units

The purpose of this course is to provide the students with biblical foundation of spiritual discipline and contemporary approaches to discipleship training so that they can become spirit-filled disciples of Jesus and effective discipleship training minister.

MED118 Leadership & Administration 4 units

This course provides an overview of leadership theories using power, position and servant hood as integrating themes to examine a variety of leadership perspectives.

MED119 Advanced Children and Youth Education 4 units

This course focuses on curriculum development, implementation and evaluation based on child development, learning theory, educational research and practice.

MED120 Law and Ethics in Christian Counseling 4 units

This course is designed to teach students the process of ethical and legal decision making in the practice of Christian counseling. Topics covered include potential liabilities, practice management, emotional and spiritual concerns.

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