Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE)

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Overview

Mobilize People For the Church

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE) is to prepare men and women to mobilize people to follow God’s call on their lives to use their God-given spiritual gifts and abilities as they pursue their passions in His name. The MACE is a professional degree directed toward preparing students for disciple–making ministries in the church as well as ministries their communities, missions, denominational work, and more. In addition, the degree is foundational for entrance into advanced degree programs in education.

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Available: Residential & Fully Online

60

Credit hours

20

Classes

2–3

Years to complete

$310

Per credit hour

Next start date

July 23rd

Master of Arts in Christian Education

At a Glance

Discover Midwestern’s Master’s of Arts in Christian Education degree.

100%

MACE graduates will be prepared to enter the field of Christian education.

Online

The MACE can be completed fully online or on campus.

50%

Tuition scholarship for SBC church members.

The Midwestern MACE

Explore the MA in Christian Education program at Midwestern, including curriculum, concentrations, and FAQs.

Foundational Courses (39 Hours)

The Master of Arts in Christian Education includes Midwestern’s foundational core courses:

  • 2210 Old Testament Survey I
  • 2211 Old Testament Survey II
  • 2310 New Testament Survey I
  • 2311 New Testament Survey II
  • 2400 Introduction to Hermeneutics
  • 3200 Theology I
  • 3201 Theology II
  • 3232 Survey of Historical Theology
  • 3300 Introduction to Apologetics
  • 3400 Christian Ethics
  • 5201 Evangelism
  • 7011 Missiology
  • 5006 Biblical Spirituality

Christian Education Concentration (21 Hours)

  • 8100 Philosophy of Christian Education
  • 8110 Principles of Teaching I
  • 8111 Principles of Teaching II
  • 8411 Age Group Ministry
  • 8345 Biblical Leadership and Administration for the Church
  • 8150 Christian Education Practicum
  • 1899 Research Capstone
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Apply Online

Start your application for Midwestern Seminary’s MACE online.

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Submit Materials

As a part of your application, we require official college transcripts, a pastoral recommendation, and a church endorsement to review your application for acceptance.

Get Accepted

Once we receive your completed application, we’ll review your application for acceptance. Typically, it will take less than 1–2 days to notify you of a decision.

Enroll in Classes

Once you are accepted, the next step is to enroll in classes. We have new classes starting every 4–8 weeks and are eager to help you pursue your calling.

Yes! The MACE is available fully online or on campus, allowing you to study for the Church while serving the church where you are.

The best way to know for sure is to reach out to our Admissions Office! You may qualify to have up to two-thirds of your MACE credits granted on the basis of transfer credits. To be considered for transfer credit, courses must meet certain requirements.
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The MACE prepares students for disciple-making ministries in the church as well as ministries their communities, missions, denominational work, and other related ministries. It is also foundational for entrance into advanced degree programs in education.

Program Outcomes

Students graduating from the MACE degree program will be able to do the following:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of biblical, theological, historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of making disciples.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of developmental theories and their application to education.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and skills of the operative principles and administrative approaches in the church.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application in discipleship, evangelism, teaching, leadership training, and age group ministry.

Distinctive Resources

MA students have access to community life that provides informal educational experiences, religious fellowship, and opportunity for reflection upon the meaning of faith in its relation to education for ministry.

Student Highlight

I love that MBTS is equipping both men and women for the Church, whether for a ministry position or just to be a faithful church goer. The faculty genuinely care about you as a person, not just as another student or face in the crowd. As a kids ministry director, my time at Midwestern helped me learn so much about being biblically literate as well as how to teach the Bible well.

Brooklynn G.

Master of Arts in Christian Education

This Degree in Ministry

Dig a deep well in preparation for a lifetime of faithful ministry in the church or overseas, and be equipped to bring glory to God through…

  • Beholding Christ and His Word
  • Teaching in Christian schools
  • Teaching age-specific ministries
  • Discipleship in the local church

This Degree in Future Studies

Study to serve the Church with future preparation in mind. Once you have completed your MACE, you can pursue advanced degrees focused on Christian education. Some leveling may be required.

  • MDiv, Christian Education
  • Doctor of Education (EdD)
  • Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin)

Featured Faculty

For the Church gives voice to all facets of ministry and allows exploration of God's calling for everyone. This is especially true at Midwestern, where Christian educators have found a place to train for serving the Church.

Dr. Leslie Umstattd

Associate Professor of Christian Education & Ministry to Women, Faculty Co-Coordinator of Ministry to Women, Director of Christian Education Programs

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