Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)

Mission
The M.R.E. degree is an academic program designed primarily for those who wish to serve in either pastoral or non-pastoral positions. The emphasis of this program is “teaching ministry” in local churches. This degree is a 63-credit hour program.

The M.R.E. may be a terminal degree, or serve as preparation for the Master of Divinity.

Objectives
The M.R.E. programs will enable the students:
1. To be equipped with sound biblical and theological knowledge.
2. To effectively share, teach, or preach the word of truth whenever the opportunity arrives.
3. To be equipped with Christ-like character and integrity so that they may be respectable men and women of God in their communities.
4. To actively participate in teaching ministries in local churches, such as Sunday schools, youth ministry, children ministry, etc.
5. To train laymen to be able to teach the Bible in their homes, churches, and work places.
6. To take the name of Jesus Christ our Lord to peoples who do not share same language, tradition, diet, and worldview with us.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR M.R.E.
The courses listed below are the requirements for the M.R.E. degree:

FIRST YEAR

FALL SEMESTER
BIB501 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3 credits
HIS601 Baptist Heritage 3 credits
EDU511 Christian Education 3 credits
Total 9 credits or more

SPRING SEMESTER
BIB502 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3 credits
MSS501 Introduction to Missions 3 credits
MSS601 Evangelism & Practicum 3 credits
Total 9 credits or more

SECOND YEAR

FALL SEMESTER
BIB601 Introduction to the New Testament I 3 credits
BIB603 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 credits
THL701 Systematic Theology I 3 credits
Electives 3 credits
Total 12 credits or more

SPRING SEMESTER
BIB602 Introduction to the New Testament II 3 credits
EDU713 Creative Bible Teaching 3 credits
THL702 Systematic Theology II 3 credits
Electives 3 credits
Total 12 credits or more

THIRD YEAR

FALL SEMESTER
PMN611 Pastoral Care 3 credits
PMN811 Introduction to Expository Preaching 3 credits
CHM712 Church Administration 3 credits
Electives 3 credits
Total 12 credits or more

SPRING SEMESTER
CMH711 Church Leadership 3 credits
ETH801 Christian Ethics 3 credits
CHM721 Worship 3 credits
Total 9 credits or more
63 Total Credit hours