Online Master’s in Educational Administration: Christian Education Emphasis

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Overview

Spread Your Love of Faith Through Christian Education Administration

For those with a teaching heart who enjoy helping others develop a deeper understanding of the Bible and the principles of Christian faith, the Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Administration with an Emphasis in Christian Education may be a good fit for you.

This master’s degree from Grand Canyon University is a licensure program designed for teachers or administrators interested in careers as Christian educational leaders in the pre-K–12 setting.

If you enjoy teaching others to embrace the life-changing power of God’s Word and seeing how the life of Christ can transform lives, we invite you to explore this program further.

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Why GCU

Earn Your Advanced Religious Education at GCU

Further your Christian teacher training with our advanced programs that are tailored to deepen your understanding of theological principles and enhance your capacity for meaningful engagement within faith-based communities and contexts. 

The principles of this Christian education leadership program are designed to instill the essential skills and knowledge needed to emerge as a transformative leader in your community and church, fostering human flourishing within educational environments. Furthermore, this program can lay a foundation for pursuing licensure in education-related fields. 

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Coursework

Focus Your MEd Studies in Christian Administration

This program aims to help prepare you to serve as an educator in Christian schools and various educational contexts, emphasizing the harmonization of faith and learning throughout your teaching practice. You will be taught strategies to integrate faith seamlessly into your educational environment.

Geared toward Christian teacher training, this master’s program provides a solid foundation in the following skills:

Curriculum theory and development

Assessment data analysis

Crisis and change

School law

Finance

Management

Character development

What To Expect During the Program

You can expect a rigorous academic experience that emphasizes the combination of faith and learning. By offering this online master’s degree in educational administration, you can complete the majority of your coursework on a more flexible learning schedule while maintaining your current responsibilities.

In addition, you will complete three clinical internships for a minimum of 300 hours in an approved pre-K–12 school setting. This is designed to help prepare you for Christian education administration in multiple school settings, including Christian schools that require state licensure or certification.  

Our faith-integrated curriculum courses focus on handling ethical concepts ranging from legal requirements that are specific to the Christian school-to-school governance and court decisions that govern Christian schools.

Emphasis is placed on: 

  • Advocacy
  • Character education
  • Current education and Christian education trends
  • Legislative processes
  • Best practices in Christian school organizational structures 

Education Focus Areas

Knowledgeable faculty will teach you the educational administration skills necessary to apply appropriate and critical inquiry strategies, such as inductive and deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation and synthesis, and how they align with our Christian worldview

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Careers

MEd in Educational Administration: Christian Education Emphasis Careers

This master’s degree program empowers teachers and administrators to deepen their knowledge and refine their leadership skills in Christian pre-K–12 education.

You will be presented with the chance to graduate prepared for a variety of careers, including one in education and childcare or school administrators (preschool, daycare, K-12 and postsecondary levels).

Graduates of this program may also go on to pursue careers that involve:

Designing curriculum

Leading churches

Guiding congregations in their spiritual lives

Fostering youth faith foundations

Accreditation

Study Christian Education From an Accredited University

This degree can lead future educators into Christ-centered educational experiences and careers that consider the principles of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). This degree can help you work toward ACSI accreditation if this is a goal.

Additionally, the College of Education at GCU is a member in good standing with the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). GCU has also been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1968. Visit our university accreditation page for information about the HLC and how it can serve you. 

FAQ

Master’s in Educational Administration: Christian Education Emphasis FAQs

Deciding which master’s degree to pursue is a big decision and commitment. To help make your decision easier, GCU has provided answers to your most frequently asked questions.

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Lead with Faith in Christian Education

Deepen your knowledge, refine your leadership skills and make a lasting difference in Christian pre-K–12 schools.

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If you are seeking licensure/certification, please refer to the Accreditation and Compliance/State disclosures link for the specific program of interest’s website for your location and/or employment state licensure requirements, per 34 CFR 668.14(b)32 and 668.43(c).

This degree, offered by the College of Education, is a regionally accredited program approved by the State of Arizona. It aligns with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL, 2015) led by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA, 2018).

  1. Cornerstone Christian School. (2019, Aug. 29). The (Priceless) Benefits of a Christian Education. Retrieved May 23, 2023.

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