Graduate Program for Christian Educators

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Are you a Christian school educator looking to enrich integration between faith and learning?

The Graduate Program for Christian Educators will allow you to:

Gain confidence and knowledge to guide students through complicated life challenges.
Enhance your pedagogical ability as you connect mission-oriented Christian discipleship into all aspects of life.
Dive deeply into scripture and theology.
Choose from a wide array of electives in fields such as counseling, disability and ministry, leadership, and spiritual formation.
Gain momentum toward an M.A. or M.Div. degree at Western Theological Seminary.

What Makes Western Distinctive?

Commitment to Academic Excellence

Learn with our world-class faculty who combine a passion for scholarship with personal interest in each student. Following admission, each student is assigned a faculty advisor. In class, the student/professor ratio of 14:1 provides a rich environment for close work and individual mentoring. Our faculty members are nationally and internationally known and strive to equip students for Christ-centered, biblically based, theologically integrated, culturally sensitive, mission-oriented Christian leadership. Faculty teach the same courses in the distance program as they do in-residence, so students are provided for and cared for no matter their learning preference.

Multiple Approaches: In-Residence and Distance Learning

Western Theological Seminary’s highly effective and relationship-rich distance learning environment makes coursework available wherever you are and whenever you want. All core required courses are delivered completely online. Some electives may use a hybrid design, blending online learning with 5 days per semester of face-to-face instruction on the WTS campus.

How do you learn best? What environment do you prefer? Before signing up for any online course or stepping into a classroom, it is important to discern your own learning style.

In-Residence Learner

Prefers the physical environment of the classroom
Enjoys regular face-to-face interaction with professors and peers
Needs a consistent class schedule and structured learning formats

Distance Learning Learner

Self-motivated, independent learner
Wants flexibility of organizing his or her own learning schedule
Disciplined, can set aside 15-20 hours per week to study and participate in an online setting
Prefers to continue in current ministry or home situation

Discount for Christian School Educators

A tuition discount of 25% is available for students from Christian Schools International (CSI) schools. Please note your CSI affiliation on your application for admission.

Students in this 15 credit hour program do not qualify for scholarships or student loans.

Courses and Degree Requirements

Students will complete 15 credits, either in-residence or online.

Courses:

BL300 Old Testament Foundations (3 cr.)* OR an Old Testament Elective

BL301 New Testament Foundations (3 cr.)* OR a New Testament Elective

TH110 Theology for Ministry (3 cr.)*

MN335 Foundations of the Christian Life (3 cr.)

Elective (3 cr.) Student can select a course(s) in his or her area of education or interest

*would also qualify for ACSI Certification

Course Descriptions

PDF Course Descriptions

Cost

Tuition and Fees

Deadlines

Fall Semester (starts late August)

Apply by:

- March 15 – Deadline for international students
- May 30 – To ensure housing and/or best financial aid opportunities
- Aug 1 – Final application deadline
- After Aug 1 – Call the admissions office for options!

Spring Semester (starts mid January)

Apply by:

- Dec 15 – For best financial aid opportunities
- After Dec 15 – Call the admissions office for options!

Program Leaders

John Brogan

Associate Academic Dean, Professor of New Testament, Director of the M.Div. and M.A. Programs, Director of the GPCE