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Master of Arts: Christian Education

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Christian Education degree (MACE) is a two-year online learning community designed to make graduate level Christian education available to people in ministry. Students are normally serving in a ministry assignment, either as professional full-time ministers or lay volunteers. The goal of this program is to equip today's children's or youth leaders with theoretical and practical skills for ministry in a postmodern age.

The emphasis in Christian Education has two areas of focus: Youth and Children's Ministry. Students will take foundational courses in Christian Education and then focus in either children's or youth ministries.

Ministry Benefits

  • Study Online while serving in full-time ministry
  • Participate in an online learning community with other Youth & Children's Pastors & Leaders
  • Develop a strong theological and biblical foundation for ministry
  • Complete your Master of Arts in Religion degree in 24 months
  • Learn from experienced Faculty and Practitioners in the field of Christian Education
  • Study with a university fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Ordination Requirements:

Nazarene Course of Study Competencies Fulfilled by MACE

Note: The list of Nazarene COS competencies are recommendations for candidates to present to their district ministerial credentials board. Each ministerial credential board makes the final decision about acceptance of these credits.