Master of Arts in Educational Ministries Goals
1. To understand the basic content and themes of the Old and New Testaments in their historical
and cultural settings as well as the historical and theological dimensions of the Christian faith
2. To demonstrate the ability to faithfully and effectively teach the Bible in culturally relevant
and appropriate ways
3. To foster love for God and his Word and therefore to cultivate the practices of spiritual
maturity and Christ-like character, and to understand the Christian’s ethical responsibility in
church and society
4. To acquire a biblical perspective and Christian worldview on cultural influences and to learn
to engage those as they are at work both outside and inside the life of the church
5. To gain exposure to and significant personal experience in life in and among peoples of
cultural backgrounds other than one’s own—both Christian and non-Christian
6. To faithfully and effectively present biblical truth, in both evangelistic and educational terms,
to those who are not Christian believers.
