Columbia International University

MA - Educational Ministries

Description

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Educational Ministries (MAEdM) is to develop Christian leaders who are competent to conceptualize, plan, and implement educational initiatives to equip the saints in various ministries in the arenas of church ministry, formal and non-formal theological education, and informal seminars. This degree prepares students for discipleship and educational ministries in the local church as well as in missions and ministry organizations. The graduate will be able to fill roles in Christian Education, Children's ministries, Youth, Family ministries in the local church and Training and Development positions in parachurch organizations.

Resident Faculty

Shirl Schiffman (Ph.D., Florida State University) Shirl Schiffman began her educational career in a public school teaching photography, video, and film production to children. While working in two secular universities after doctoral study, Dr. Schiffman had many opportunities to put her learning theory a... more

Junias Venugopal (Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Junias Venugopal serves as Dean of the Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions since Jan. 1, 2004. He teaches in the areas of educational ministry, leadership, and research methodology. Junias and his wife, Beth served in India and the Philippin... more