Bachelor of Art in Religious Education

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Concordia University Texas' Religious Education program prepares students for careers in Christian education and leadership. The program offers a faith-based education with a focus on hands-on experience, one-on-one advising, and small class sizes. Students complete 400 hours of fieldwork and are mentored by experienced Christian leaders, gaining valuable skills in leading contemporary worship, family ministry, and youth ministry. Graduates are prepared for careers in churches, non-profits, service institutions, and schools.

مخطط البرنامج

The program offers a faith-based education with a focus on hands-on experience, one-on-one advising, and small class sizes.

• Objectives:
• Prepare students for careers in Christian education and leadership
• Provide students with a strong foundation in theology, communication, and education
• Equip students with the skills and experience necessary to lead contemporary worship, family ministry, and youth ministry
• Foster a collaborative and field-based learning environment
• Program Description: The program features a 400-hour fieldwork component spread across four years, offering students practical experience in various ministry settings.
Students are mentored by experienced Christian leaders and gain valuable skills in leading contemporary worship, family ministry, and youth ministry. During their senior year, students are placed in a local congregation for mentorship by a Director of Christian Education or youth minister.

Outline:

• Program Content:
• Theology
• Communication
• Education
• Psychology
• Practical ministry
• Program Structure:
• 400 hours of fieldwork
• One-on-one advising
• Small class sizes
• Senior year placement in a local congregation
• Course Schedule:
• Individual Modules:

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Assessment Criteria:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Faculty:
• Dr. Grant Carey is mentioned as the Coordinator of the School of Ministry.
• Unique Approaches:
• The program is described as having a collaborative and field-based learning environment.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Camp Director
• Educator Missionary
• Nonprofit Employee
• Worship Leader
• Career Opportunities:
• The program prepares students for careers in churches, non-profits, service institutions, and schools.
• Career Outcomes:
• Benjamin Swafford, a graduate of the program, is mentioned as a successful example.

Other:

• Accreditation:
• Concordia University Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• Admissions Requirements:
• High school GPA of 2.5 or higher for direct entry from high school.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for transfer students with 12 or more college-level credit hours.
• Tuition and Aid: