Christian Education - Louisiana Baptist University Skip to content Christian Education Christian Education Welcome to the school of Christian Education. Enroll Now School of Christian Education The School of Christian Education offers  the Bachelor of Arts, the Master of Arts in Christian Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy in School Administration. We prepare teachers and administrators for service in education broadly, but especially for service in Christian education. All our degrees can be earned from anywhere in the world. Christian education studies at Louisiana Baptist University are particularly suited for those who need further credentialing and those who need to acquire a specific skill for serving in Christian schools. This is especially true of our master program and our doctoral program, each of which is built around a core curriculum that leaves room for customization and independent research. Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education is recommended for those called to vocational education. Graduates will be prepared to teach, especially in a Christian school. The program is also preparatory to further graduate study for those who want to purse administrative positions within education. You will study Bible and theology to form a foundation. Then you will develop specific teaching skills within the concentration courses. Students specialize in elementary or secondary education by choosing the appropriate electives. A minor can be earned when a minimum of fifteen credit hours are completed in a particular discipline. Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education Recommended for those called to vocational education. Graduates will be prepared to teach, especially in a Christian school. The program is also preparatory to further graduate study for those who want to purse administrative positions within education. You will study Bible and theology to form a foundation. Then you will develop specific teaching skills within the concentration courses. Students specialize in elementary or secondary education by choosing the appropriate electives. A minor can be earned when a minimum of fifteen credit hours are completed in a particular discipline. Orientation: 3 Hours General Studies Requirements: 30 Hours English I English II Literature Elective Fundamentals of Speech History Elective History Elective Science Elective Science Elective Social Studies Elective Social Studies Elective Bible Requirements: 36 Hours Old Testament Survey New Testament Survey Hermeneutics Personal Evangelism Systematic Theology I Systematic Theology II Major and Minor Prophets Wisdom Literature The Four Gospels The General Epistles Pauline Epistles Acts of the Apostles Education Requirements: 18 Hours Introduction to Education Foundations of Education Principles of Christian Education I Principles of Christian Education II The Ethics of Teaching Human Development Elementary or Secondary Education Electives: 18 Hours Student Teaching Practicum: 9 Hours Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours Total Degree Requirements: 128 Hours Master of Arts The Master of Arts in Christian Education is designed for those who want to influence the next generation of students. Pursuing a master’s degree will help you to gain the skills and confidence you need to meet your personal and professional goals. Our graduates are equipped with advanced knowledge, skills, and experiences that support successful teaching and learning in the elementary or secondary classroom. Master of Arts in Christian Education The curriculum combines core requirements with the flexibility to pursue particular interests through electives and a capstone project. Your advisor will work within these parameters to meet your academic needs and vocational goals. Core Curriculum: 15 Hours History of American Education Foundations of Education Educational Administration Developing the Curriculum Guidance and Counseling Education Electives: 9 Hours Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours Total Degree Requirements: 30 Hours Doctoral Our doctoral degrees in can help you move forward in your career and inspire real change as an educator. You will build the comprehensive skills and knowledge to become an innovative leader in education. In our programs you will study theories of teacher supervision, school budgeting and finance, and educational decision-making and leadership. You will also analyze educational organizations from a variety of perspectives and theories and conceptualize and complete research projects as an independent scholar. Doctor of Religious Education The Doctor of Religious Education is a multi-disciplinary, applied research, terminal degree designed to equip and prepare demonstrated leaders for administrative or executive-level leadership in churches, mission organizations, faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, denominational offices and Christian academic institutions. A minimum of six years experience and Master’s degree in a related field is required. Core Curriculum: 15 Hours Conflict Management and Counseling Influential Leadership Christian Worldview and Apologetics Public Relations Supervision of Instruction Directed Research: 9 Hours Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours Total Degree Requirements: 30 Hours Doctor of Philosophy in School Administration The curriculum is designed around your current work and your future goals. While the dean has prescribed a course of study for the program, your advisor will work within these parameters to design a curriculum for each student. A valuable tool in the customization of each student’s experience is independent research. Independent research is the process of selecting a topic of interest or a subject in which your skills are lacking. Sometimes a need within your current organization prompts this realization. As projects occur to you, your advisor will guide you through the process of initiating an independent research project. The value of independent research is that it allows you to customize the curriculum to receive maximum benefit from the learning experience. Further, it is similar to real-world applications in which a person coming into a new role must determine for oneself what information and skills must be acquired to perform well. School Administration Requirements: 15 Hours Organization and Administration of Christian Schools Supervision of Instruction Records and Finance in School Curriculum of Christian Schools School Law Applicable to Christian Schools School Administration Electives: 15 Hours Applied Research Studies: 9 Hours Dissertation: 15 Hours Graduation Workshop: 3 Hours Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours Total Degree Requirements: 60 Hours Experience LBU Pursue your potential at an institution dedicated to academic excellence and Christian service. Program Options We offer On-Campus in-person courses, On-Demand Live courses, Synchronous Courses, Independent Study Courses, and Seminars. Admission Information LBU's admissions counselors are ready to guide you through the application process, answer your questions, and ensure a smooth transition to LBU. Enroll Now Ready to take the next step toward joining LBU? Click below to begin your application process and explore the amazing opportunities that await you. Enroll now! Apply Now Close Dr. Mark Conn Vice-President Mark Conn is the Vice President of LBU and divides his time between Shreveport and the picturesque Ozark Mountains of southwest Missouri. With a career spanning over three decades in higher education, Mark has helped shape the minds and hearts of countless ministry students. His teaching portfolio encompasses a range of subjects, including Bible studies, Biblical Prophecy, Christian Ministry, Cultural Engagement, and Pastoral Studies. One of his foremost passions lies in guiding students to wrestle with the authentic message of the Bible, steering them away from interpretations based in cultural tradition. Mark is a sought-after contributor to various international publications, as well as radio programs and podcasts. His insights span an array of topics, from biblical prophecy to the intricate interplay between faith and culture, and even the enigmatic supernatural aspects within the pages of the Bible. In addition to his work in education, he has dedicated a significant portion of his career to church revitalization. Over the years he has worked with churches of various sizes and cultural settings to help them overcome challenges and reinvigorate their congregations. As a consultant in church revitalization, he has helped churches identify their strengths and weaknesses, develop strategies for growth, and implement effective outreach programs. He believes God’s desire is for every church to thrive, and he is committed to helping them fulfill the Great Commission. Beyond his professional endeavors, Mark boasts a diverse range of interests including writing, technology, cooking, old car restomodding, overlanding in a modified Jeep WJ, and embraces the title of a “coffee snob.” Contact mconn@lbu.edu | (318) 686-2360 Facebook-f