Master’s Programs

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership prepares students to effectively lead educational ministries in a variety of settings, including churches, parachurch ministries, and denominational agencies.



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Master’s Programs

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

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The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership is a two-year, 49 credit hour program designed to equip students to become competent leaders in the educational ministries of churches, parachurch organizations, and denominational agencies. The MAEL is fully available at the Los Angeles and Ontario campuses and online, though Gateway Seminary students at any campus may pursue the MAEL with required supplemental classes at the Los Angeles or Ontario campus or online.

Concentrations


Children’s Ministry Concentration


Family Ministry Concentration


Ministry to Women Concentration


Youth Ministry Concentration

Ministry Path

Christian education ministries, small group ministries, and age-specific ministries such as preschool, youth, or college.

Why a MAEL at Gateway Seminary?

Upon completion of the MAEL, students will be able to:

Prerequisites

A regionally accredited bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.

This degree is also offered as a diploma



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Gateway Seminary will consider applicants lacking an accredited undergraduate degree for admission to its basic master’s degrees. A student must request admission under this provision in writing through the Office of Enrollment and may initiate this request only after all qualifying criteria have been met:

Gateway Seminary will consider applicants lacking an accredited undergraduate degree for admission to its basic master’s degrees. A student must request admission under this provision in writing through the Office of Enrollment and may initiate this request only after all qualifying criteria have been met: