Desired Outcomes for Educational Ministries

The Masters of Arts Concentration in Educational Ministries exists primarily to further the development of educational ministry leaders. Therefore, the degree is not primarily a preparatory degree nor is it skills or technique oriented. The orientation of the degree is to enhance what people are doing in ministry and also to challenge and broaden ministry perspectives. We desire that persons leave our program (a) with an informed theoretical perspective on practice (b) able to engage culture effectively (c) demonstrating a disposition to service, and (d) committed to the development of people.

Program Objectives:

Expand Foundational Base

To reflect on ministry experience and apply theological reasoning to ministry issues
To build on biblical and theological principles, social science foundations and educational theory
To analyze perspectives from the history of the discipline and apply insights to contemporary issues and practice

Participate in Cultural Engagement

To dialogue with other cultural perspectives
To exegete cultural settings and respond with appropriate means of discipleship, leadership and spiritual formation

Explore Learning Disciplines

To network with the larger learning community for lifelong learning and development
To access and use effectively a broad range of resources representing a wide variety of disciplines and agencies
To relate educational ministries to larger internal ministry systems

Build Leadership Skills

To exercise leadership functions including the design and execution of educational initiatives, with greater understanding and skill
To establish and nurture a learning community through the design and facilitation of holistic learning experiences that develop and empower others in ministry

“We are not just learning about counseling on an intellectual level; the program is really experience- oriented.”

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