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Bible Teaching (Online Only)

The Bible Teaching concentration prepares K-12 teachers who do not have a religion/theology background to teach Bible classes, while those with a strong religion/theology background but no educational background are given advanced standing and introduced to principles of pedagogy/andragogy.

 

Prerequisite Courses for the Degree

HLED 120 - Fit for Life or Health Principles course from

RELT 225 - Doctrines of the Adventist Faith

 

Required Courses for the Degree

Biblical Spirituality DSLE 541 -Foundations of Biblical Spirituality 3 credits
Theology THST 616 - Doctrine of God 2 Credits
Discipleship & Religious Education

DSLE 503 - Marriage, Family, & Interpersonal Relationships (3 credits)

DSLE 610 - Teaching for Discipleship (3 credits)

DSLE 534 - Ministry to Youth and Young Adults (2 credits)

or

DSLE 607 - Intergenerational Ministry (2 credits)

8 Credits
Church History

CHIS 674 - Development of Seventh-day Adventist Theology

2 Credits
World Mission

MSSN - World Missions Course

2 Credits

Required Courses

 

DSLE 605 - Foundations in Discipleship & Lifespan Education (3 credits)

DSLE 606 - Philosophical Foundations for Professionals (2 credits)

DSLE 633 - K-12 Faith Development & Bible Methods (2 credits)

DSLE 620 - Scholarly & Professional Development (0 credits)

EDRM 505 - Research Methods (3 credits)

or

GSEM 520 - Methods in Biblical & Theological Research (3 credits)

GSEM 680 - MA Comprehensive Exam (0 credits)

or

GSEM 697 - Thesis for MA Degree (3 credits) [this option adds an additional 3 credits to the degree]

10
credits
Concentration Courses

CHIS 570 - History of the SDA Church (1.5 credits)

CHIS 571 - The Life & Writings of Ellen G. White (1.5 credits)

NTST 539 - Studies in Revelation (2 credits)

OTST 546 - Studies in Daniel (English) (2 credits)

OTST 566 - Studies in the Pentateuch (English) (2 credits)

GSEM 530 - Doctrine of the Sanctuary (2 credits)

DSLE 616 - Collaborative Ministry: Partnering in Discipleship & Missions (2 credits)

EDFN 688 - Integration of Faith & Learning (1 credit)

EDTE 508 - Principles of Teaching & Learning (3 credits)

EDTE 524 - Classroom Testing & Evaluation (2 credits)

Choose of of the following three courses:

NTST 535 - Studies in Pauline Writings (2 credits)

NTST 538 - Studies in Hebrews (2 credits)

NTST 536 - Studies in Gospels (2 credits)

21
credits
Advanced Standing
Courses relevant to scholarship in religion (10 credits) and to scholarship in education or religious education (4 credits) is dependent upon prior undergraduate and graduate learning AND the particular MA (Discipleship in Lifespan Education) concentration area chosen. The courses will be distributed appropriately  in the course plan. Advanced standing may be obtained for these credits based on a background of advanced theological or educational study or prior extensive undergraduate studies in religion, religious education, or education.
0-14
credits
Total   48
credits

 

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