36 hours
On Campus, Online
The Master’s in Christian Ministry degree prepares graduates to lead and serve in diverse ministry contexts through a comprehensive understanding of Scripture, theology and theory. This program equips students to serve faithfully in a variety of ministry situations, providing wisdom and shepherding that reflect Christian convictions.
The Certificate in Children and Family Ministries is 14 credit hours which consists of 8 hours of required coursework and 6 hours of Electives.
| Biblical Studies | 6hrs. |
| Theological Studies | 8hrs. |
| Introduction to Biblical Theology | |
| The Christian Life and Contemporary Challenges | |
| Christian Ethics | |
| Understanding Social and Cultural Contexts | |
| Ministry Core | 8hrs. |
| Spiritual Formation for Ministry | |
| Intro to Counseling Ministries | |
| Christian Leadership | |
| Teaching & Learning | |
| Electives | 12hrs. |
| Select one option from the following: | |
| Field Education (two semesters) | |
| Formation Group (three semesters) | |
| Capstone | 2hrs. |
| Total | 36hrs. |
In addition to the requirements for general admission, you’ll need the following:
Combining unrivaled academic rigor with a wholehearted commitment to gospel fidelity and an abundance of flexible options, TEDS offers a theological education that equips you to serve Christ with wisdom and grace, in truth and love.
TEDS is committed to offering an affordable and accessible world-class seminary education which is why we offer scholarships, grants, rebates, and other aid options to help pay for the cost of schooling.
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| Tuition | $750/credit hour | $ |
| Comprehensive Fee | $290/semester | $ |
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| Comprehensive Fee | $225/semester | $ |
| Comprehensive Fee | $125/semester | $ |
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“The world needs right-minded and right-hearted pastor-theologians and I can’t imagine doing anything more important than training students to teach doctrine in ways that make disciples, form citizens of the gospel, and build up local churches. Nor is there anywhere better to do it than TEDS—a veritable microcosm of global evangelicalism.”
Experience a classroom setting like none other. At TEDS, you will study under leading theologians, experts, and renowned authors in their respective fields. Our faculty is among the most widely published in evangelical academia and has deeply influenced the leaders shaping the present and future of evangelical Christianity across the globe. Through their lectures and mentorship, you will grow in your faith and practice.
Director of the PhD (Educational Studies), Executive Director of CFTC, The Jeanette L. Hsieh Chair of Educational Leadership, Professor of Educational Ministries
Chair of the Educational Ministries Department, Professor of Educational and Leadership Studies
Executive Director of the Center for Faith and Children, Assistant Professor of Educational Ministries
Research Professor of Systematic Theology
Combining unrivaled academic rigor with a wholehearted commitment to gospel fidelity and an abundance of flexible options, TEDS offers a theological education that equips you to serve Christ with wisdom and grace, in truth and love.
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