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This 100% online program is designed for educators who wish to expand their leadership abilities and are especially interested in Christian education in a global context, whether that means teaching in a globally diverse classroom in North America or engaging in education around the world. This program also features an emphasis on the integration of educational technology.
An emphasis of this program is on globalization and increasing multiculturalism in the classroom and, as such, participants can expect to leverage technology to participate in learning opportunities with instructors and colleagues around the world. Prairie students will have access to translation software to assist in their projects. All students must meet the English language requirements as listed in the Admissions section below.
Prairie’s mission is ‘To know Christ and make Him known.’ Participants in this program can expect to be empowered in their relationship with Christ and be connected with other Christians from around the world. This degree strives to bring the community felt at Prairie’s Three Hills campus to students around the world as they form unique communities with their fellow students and the instructors in their cohort.
Today’s Christian educators and leaders need skills and practical experience in navigating the changing political, social, cultural and technological influences in education. This program will prepare Christian educators and leaders to work within the changing environment of global education.
Teachers
Any teacher who wishes to develop educational leadership skills in Biblical integration, instructional technology pedagogy, and global education perspectives.
Current or Future Administrators
Any teacher who intends to be a school administrator or is currently a school administrator who wishes to develop leadership skills from a biblical and global perspective.
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Cohorts: New Cohorts will begin annually in January. Each cohort will be made up of 10-20 students and will proceed through the courses together.
*Additional start dates may be added based on enrollment
Online Courses: This program is fully online. Cohorts move together through the 11 7-week courses one at a time with short breaks between each course.
Capstone: Throughout the program students will work on a six (6) credit Capstone project that integrates what they are learning throughout their courses. Students will be asked to identify an issue in their educational environment and will develop a plan to address it.
Bible Literacy Component: Prairie is committed to having all graduates achieve a level of Biblical Literacy which equips them for future ministry. To this end, each student will need to complete a total of 9 Bible credits at a recognized post-secondary institution.*
Students who have already completed Bible courses during their undergradaute degree may apply those courses to this requirment. Those who have not yet completed the necessary courses can do so through Prairie College’s online undergraduate Bible courses at a discounted rate either prior to or during the student’s course of study.
For more details on policies see the Graduate Student Handbook.
Completing this requirement also ensures that students will qualify for the ACSI Principal Certification.
Students may meet this requirement through courses taken at another institution at the discretion of the Registrar’s office.
*BT 501 does not count towards this total
Graduates of the program will be able to:
Graduates of this program will meet the qualifications for the ACSI Principal Certification
*This degree is not in itself a teaching credential.
BT 501 Biblical Theology in Global Contexts
EL 503 Fundamentals of Global Christian Education Leadership
EL 514 Education as Mission
EL 541 Research Methodologies
EL 562 Globalization and Christian Educational Change in the 21st Century
EL 564 Trends and Issues in Multicultural Education
EL 611 Christian Philosophy of Education in the Global Context
EL 620 Education Leader as Organizational Steward
EL 633 Integration of Biblical Principles in Education
SS 510 Helping with Trauma and Mental Health
EL 650 Digital Leadership in Education
EL 671 Capstone Thesis Project Part 1
EL 672 Capstone Thesis Project Part 2
This degree will equip graduates to:
The basic requirements for admission to Prairie College graduate degree programs are as follows:
• The academic level International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) exam with an overall band score of 6.5, with no band scores less than 6.0.
• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 90 on the internet based test with a minimum score of 21 points in each section.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) or Cambridge C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) with a score of at least 180.
• Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 120.
For more information and the mature student application process please see the Graduate Student Handbook.
Alumni Bursary:
Any student enrolled in the Master of Leadership in Global Christian Education program, who has previously graduated from Prairie Bible Institute/Prairie College, will automatically receive a $1,000 scholarship per academic year.*
Alumni Referral Bursary:
Prairie alumni can refer students by filling out this form to receive the L.E. Maxwell Award. This award is only able to be awarded to new students in their first year of study.
Church Matching Bursary:
Our Church Matching Bursary is available to all students who receive funds sent directly to Prairie from a Christian church (CRA Registered Charities only) and are to be used for paying the student’s tuition. This will automatically be matched by Prairie with a bursary amount up to $1,000 per school year.* No application is necessary. Please have the church administration contact our financial aid office at 403-443-3042 for more information.
School Matching Bursary:
Our School Matching Bursary is available to all students who receive funds sent directly to Prairie from a Christian school (CRA Registered Charities only) and are to be used for paying the student’s tuition. This will automatically be matched by Prairie with a bursary amount up to $1,000 per school year.* No application is necessary. Please have the school administration contact our financial aid office at 403-443-3042 for more information.
*Note: Each student may only receive up to $2,000 in scholarships per academic year from Prairie with the exception of the “International Student Needs-Based Bursary”. All scholarships and bursaries may only be used to pay tuition and may not be paid directly to a student.
Bursaries tied to a specific organization may not be combined.
Teach Beyond Bursary:
Any students who are currently working with Teach Beyond can receive a $1000/year bursary.
ACSI Bursary:
Any students who are currently working with or at an Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) school can receive a $1000/ year bursary.
RCE Bursary:
Any students who are currently working with Resourcing Christian Education (RCE) can receive a $1000/year bursary.
Application Fee: $50
Cost/ course: $1,275
Program Fee: $150
Estimated cost/year: $7,850*
*Does not include textbook or technology costs
Winter 2025 (January start), Fall 2025 (September start) and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open.
Prairie welcomes applications from individuals all around the world! To begin the International Student Application please click the link below.
If you are applying for the Master of Christian Ministry Leadership or the Master of Global Christian Educational Leadership please click the link below.
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In Phase One of this Campaign, we plan to invest in much-needed campus renewal, including: upgraded Infrastructure, a new Student Residence, Cafeteria, Worship Auditorium, and expanded Aviation Training Centre. A modern campus requires an investment that is bold, and even expensive, but each Campaign Project is strategic, and designed to enhance Prairie’s campus and student life experience.
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