The program of study for the M.Ed. A broadly defined core curriculum enables the student to integrate theological, biblical, and ethical studies with the perspectives and insights of contemporary educational theory and practice and the social sciences. This integration takes place in dialogue with the student's own developing faith life and with the challenges of religious education today. The M.Ed. is granted by the Graduate School of Education . Depending on academic back-ground, students may be required to complete additional course work.
Students choose electives from all course offerings to complete their required credit total.
The M.Ed. program also offers each student a supervised ministry experience as a religious educator. At the conclusion of their program, all students complete a non-credit synthesis project, focusing on theology and the theory and practice of religious education . Required for all M.Ed. Where possible the descriptions indicate during which semesters the courses will be offered. Courses are chosen in consultation with an academic advisor in keeping with the student's academic background and experience.