Christian Education
The study of the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of the Christian community. Emphasis is placed on training in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the development of Christian character.
Degree Information
Guarded Heart’s four year degree program is designed for Christian adults of any age and background who desire to serve in the local church at any level. All graduates of each degree program will:
• Know the Bible thoroughly.
• Interpret the Bible with sound exegesis.
• Understand the major doctrines of the Bible.
• Evangelize and disciple others at home and around the world.
• Counsel themselves and others from the Bible alone.
• Teach and preach for life-change.
• Think critically, according to a Biblical world view.
• Read, write, speak, and research with basic, college-level competencies.
• Recognize God’s unfolding plan of redemption in Church and world history.
Days & Times Of Classes
Classes for this program are offered during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms for both Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Classes typically meet weekly through each term on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm and 8:10 pm to 9:40 pm.
Please refer to the Academic Calendar for exceptions related to the observance of holidays.
Academic Requirements
All degrees are earned through students meeting the expected course requirements. The trimester hours required to earn our degrees may be earned through a combination of studies offered at GHBC and the credit we allow for our religious training and religious life work experience.
Academic Calendar
Bachelor of Christian Education (B.C.E.) – 120 Credit Hours Required
Courses include:
- Grasping God’s Word BS
- Evangelism and Discipleship MIN
- Bible Doctrine 1 TH
- Old Testament Survey 2 OT
- New Testament Survey 2 NT
- Called to Teach CE
- The Seven Laws of Teaching CE
- The Seven Laws of the Learner CE
- Introducing Christian Education CE
- Biblical Management Principles MIN
- The Tabernacle of Moses (by Kevin Conner) BS
- Bible Doctrine 2 TH
- Interpreting Isaiah OT
- Romans (by Kevin Conner) NT
- Church History 2 CH
- Public Speaking GE
- Holy Spirit in Counseling CC
- Introduction to Apologetics CPH
- Biblical Preaching (Elective) HOM
- Teaching Like Jesus (Elective) CE
Master of Christian Education (M.C.E.) – 45 Credit Hours Required
Courses include:
- Church Administration and Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management
- Advanced Leadership and Administration
- Human Development
- Philosophy of Christian Education
- Primary Christian Education
- Secondary Christian Education
- Curriculum Development in Christian Education
- Teaching Methodology
- Introduction to Leadership and Leaders
- Evangelism in the Local Church
- Christian Worldview
Doctor of Christian Education (D.C.E.) – 90 Credit Hours Required
Courses include:
- CE-506 Work Project in CE
- TH-602 New Testament Theology
- TH-603 Reformation Theology
- REL-703 Life and Times of Christ I
- REL-704 Life and Times of Christ II
- MIS-504 Survey of World Religions
- MIS-601 Directed Reading in Missions
- CC-508 Competent To Counsel
- CC-604 Psychology and Counseling
- BI-602 OT Exposition (Gen-Deut)
- BI-701 NT Exposition (Matt-Mk)
- PH-601 Advanced Apologetics I
- PH-602 Advanced Apologetics II
- RES-702 Thesis
The required total amount of credits stated for the doctorate degrees is inclusive of credits from the Master’s degree.
A maximum of 16 credit hours can be transferred into the doctorate program from outside schools.