Religious Education (MA)

The Master of Arts in Religious Education has as its goal to form educational personnel in the field of Religion. The program gives emphasis to the analysis of Christian Principles and their role in the formation of the ethical values of human being. This program aspires to prepare educational and research personnel in the field of Religious Education by using theological tools.

The Metropolitan Campus is authorized to offer this Program.

Admission Requirements

Besides satisfying the admission requirements for the study of master’s degrees, the candidate who wishes to enter the Program in Religious Education must meet the following requirements:

1. Possess a Bachelor in Religious Studies or related areas or have approved, at the undergraduate level a minimum of twelve (12) credits distributed between the areas of Education and Religious Studies.
2. Pass an interview with the Admissions Committee of the School of Theology of the Metropolitan Campus.

Requirements for the Master of Arts in Religious Education

Specialization Requirements - 42 credits

RELI 5010	History and Philosophy of Religious Education	3
RELI 5215	History of the Church	3
RELI 5320	Introduction to Theology	3
RELI 5430	Biblical Analysis	3
RELI 5540	Ecumenical Thought	3
RELI 5650	Religious Pluralism	3
RELI 5760	The Historical Jesus: Social Message	3
RELI 5870	Christian Ecclesiology	3
RELI 5990	Ethics and Pastoral Action	3
RELI 6020	Teaching Strategies in Religious Education	3
RELI 6030	Design and Evaluation of Curriculum in Religious Education	3
RELI 6040	Educational Leadership in Religious Education	3
RELI 6975	Integration Seminar	3
RELI 6910	Practicum	3