Asian Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Master of Arts in Christian Education
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Arts in Christian Education |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | The Master of Arts in Christian Education is a two-year degree program for persons who desire to prepare for leadership positions in church and para-church organizations including formal education ministries. This program will enable students to grow in their ability to formulate a biblical philosophy of education and to apply that philosophy to the Asian context. Students will gain an understanding of basic principles of teaching and learning as well as develop specific competencies for teaching, organizing, and administering educational programs. The students will learn to design curricula to fit the needs of their target audience. Growth in ability to apply selected principles of pedagogy and andragogy to specific age groups and to families is a key objective of the Master of Arts in Christian Education. This program also addresses students’ needs to be theologically informed and to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. The Master of Arts in Christian Education builds upon the Graduate Diploma of Studies in Christian Education. As a degree program it focuses on Christian Education as a profession. |
| Keywords | Christian Education, Seminary Training, Bible, Teaching, Curriculum Development |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (USA) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | Philippines / Manila (National Capital Region) |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | Variable according to means |
| Actual Cost | 500$ and up per semester |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | varies |
| Average hours of study per week | 6 |
| Methods of instruction | ATS believes in a holistic training for each student in the development of their skills, character and spiritual qualities. There are lectures (with teacher-student, student-student interactions), book studies, actual translations and recitation, assigned readings, mentoring, internship, and team projects. Through care groups and recreational activities among the ATS community, the seminary aims to help in developing unity and social skills among the students. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | Regular class time for each subject is 3 hours per week. Some Biblical Language subjects are usually split into two sessions(with 1.5 hours per session) per week. |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | varies |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | varies |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 10 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Research & Writing and at least two Care Groups Bible & Theology Subjects *also taken at ATS |
| Other Prerequisites | Pass ATS Admission Exam Recommendation from Church or Christian Organization |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Arts in Christian Education |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | could be pursued to Master of Divinity in Christian Education |
| Programme Accredited by | ATA (Asia) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | ATESEA |
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