Master of Religious Education
Lordland University
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 |
---|---|---|
MED101 | Philosophy of Christian Education | 4 units |
MED102 | Ministry to Special Children and Adults | 4 units |
MED103 | Church Discipline | 4 units |
MED104 | Effective Teaching | 4 units |
MED105 | Small Group Ministries | 4 units |
MED106 | Adult Education | 4 units |
MED107 | Teaching Techniques | 4 units |
MED108 | Seminar: Christian Education | 4 units |
MED109 | Camp Leadership II | 4 units |
MED110 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | 4 units |
MED111 | Curriculum Development | 4 units |
MED112 | Development of Children | 4 units |
MED113 | Educational Leadership and Administration | 4 units |
MED114 | Teaching of Christ | 4 units |
MED115 | Methods of Christian Education | 4 units |
MED116 | Ministry Practice | 4 units |
MED117 | Spiritual Formation | 4 units |
MED118 | Leadership & Administration | 4 units |
MED119 | Advanced Children and Youth Education | 4 units |
MED120 | Law and Ethics in Christian Counseling | 4 units |
Courses Available | 80 units |
Course Descriptions
Foundations of Religious Education
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
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.
This course will study on church growth and aspects of Christian discipleship.
Teaching Methods & Curriculum
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.
The examination and practice of communication skills in small-group setting with emphasis on exercises that enhance those skills.
This course is to advance the understanding of the basic principles behind motivating adults to learn Christianity.
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.
Participants in the seminar will explore Biblical mandates for an adequate response to the context, demographics of aging and the affect on congregational life.
Students will have opportunities to increase their skills and abilities, deepen their knowledge and application of Scripture, and gain variety of leadership experiences.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
This course moves students towards general pastoral competency in conducting funerals, weddings, baptisms, ordination, and weekly worship planning and execution.
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.
This course provides an overview of leadership theories using power, position and servant hood as integrating themes to examine a variety of leadership perspectives.
This course focuses on curriculum development, implementation and evaluation based on child development, learning theory, educational research and practice.
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.