undergraduate SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Engaging, equipping, and empowering educators to become world changers.
Concentrations: Bible & Education
The College of Education at Arlington Baptist University is a Texas Education Agency accredited program offering state teacher certifications in the following concentrations:
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Bible Major Requirements:
BIBL1303 Introduction to Bible I
BIBL1304 Introduction to Bible II
PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview
BIBL2308 The Life & Times of Jesus I
BIBL2309 The Life & Times of Jesus II
BIB3300 Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Approach
THEO3301 Foundations of Faith I
THEO3302 Foundations of Faith II
BIBL4307 Christian Disciplines I
BIBL4308 Christian Disciplines II
Church Ministry Requirements:
CHMN1110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN1111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4111 Spiritual Formation
General Core Requirements:
ENGL1301 Composition & Rhetoric I
ENGL1302 Composition & Rhetoric II
ENGLXXXX Literature I
ENGLXXXX Literature II
HIST1301 United States History I
HIST1302 United States History II
GOVT2305 Federal Government
GOVT2312 Texas Government
PHSC1401 Physical Science I
BIOL1401 General Biology I
MATH1315 College Algebra
Concentration Major Requirements:
EDUC1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDUC2301 Introduction to Special Populations
EDUC2307 Principles & Methods of Education
EDUC2313 Measurement & Evaluation
EDUC3302 Children’s Literature
EDUC3303 Child Growth & Development
EDUC3308 Early Childhood Education
EDUC3312 Foundations of Reading
EDUC3314 Essentials of Mathematics I
EDUC3315 Essentials of Mathematics II
EDUC3317 Content Area Reading
EDUC4301 Methods in ESL
EDUC4306 EC-8th Science
EDUC4309 EC-8th Language Arts
EDUC4312 Discipline/Classroom Management
EDUC4317 Educational Technology
EDUC4322 EC-6th Social Studies
EDUC4325 Teaching Non-Core Subjects
EDUC4610 Clinical Experienc
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Bible Major Requirements:
BIBL1303 Introduction to Bible I
BIBL1304 Introduction to Bible II
PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview
BIBL2308 The Life & Times of Jesus I
BIBL2309 The Life & Times of Jesus II
BIB3300 Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Approach
THEO3301 Foundations of Faith I
THEO3302 Foundations of Faith II
BIBL4307 Christian Disciplines I
BIBL4308 Christian Disciplines II
Church Ministry Requirements:
CHMN1110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN1111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4111 Spiritual Formation
General Core Requirements:
ENGL1301 Composition & Rhetoric I
ENGL1302 Composition & Rhetoric II
ENGL2327 American Literature I
ENGL2338 American Literature II
ENGL2332 World Literature I
ENGL2333 World Literature II
HIST1301 United States History I
HIST1302 United States History II
GOVT2305 Federal Government
GOVT2306 State & Local Government
PHSC1401 Physical Science I
BIOL1401 General Biology I
MATH1314 College Algebra
Concentration Major Requirements:
EDUC1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDUC2301 Introduction to Special Populations
EDUC2307 Principles & Methods of Education
EDUC2313 Measurement & Evaluation
EDUC3302 Children’s Literature
EDUC3303 Child Growth & Development
EDUC3309 Education in the Secondary
EDUC3312 Foundations of Reading
EDUC3317 Content Area Reading
EDUC3318 Reading Difficulties
EDUC4301 Methods in ESL
EDUC4309 EC-8th Language Arts
EDUC4312 Discipline/Classroom Management
EDUC4317 Educational Technology
EDUC4325 Teaching Non-Core Subjects
EDUC4610 Clinical Experience
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Bible Major Requirements:
BIBL1303 Introduction to Bible I
BIBL1304 Introduction to Bible II
PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview
BIBL2308 The Life & Times of Jesus I
BIBL2309 The Life & Times of Jesus II
BIB3300 Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Approach
THEO3301 Foundations of Faith I
THEO3302 Foundations of Faith II
BIBL4307 Christian Disciplines I
BIBL4308 Christian Disciplines II
Church Ministry Requirements:
CHMN1110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN1111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4111 Spiritual Formation
General Core Requirements:
ENGL1301 Composition & Rhetoric I
ENGL1302 Composition & Rhetoric II
ENGL2307 Creative Writing
ENGL2322 British Literature I
ENGL2323 British Literature II
ENGL2327 American Literature I
ENGL2328 American Literature II
ENGL2332 World Literature I
ENGL2333 World Literature II
HIST1301 United States History I
HIST1302 United States History II
GOVT2305 Federal Government
GOVT2306 State & Local Government
PHSC1401 Physical Science I
BIOL1401 General Biology I
MATH1314 College Algebra
Concentration Major Requirements:
EDUC1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDUC2301 Introduction to Special Populations
EDUC2307 Principles & Methods of Education
EDUC2313 Measurement & Evaluation
EDUC3302 Children’s Literature
EDUC3303 Child Growth & Development
EDUC3309 Education in the Secondary
EDUC3312 Foundations of Reading
EDUC3317 Content Area Reading
EDUC3318 Reading Difficulties
EDUC4301 Methods in ESL
EDUC4303 Secondary Language Arts
EDUC4312 Discipline/Classroom Management
EDUC4317 Educational Technology
EDUC4610 Clinical Experience
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Bible Major Requirements:
BIBL1303 Introduction to Bible I
BIBL1304 Introduction to Bible II
PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview
BIBL2308 The Life & Times of Jesus I
BIBL2309 The Life & Times of Jesus II
BIB3300 Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Approach
THEO3301 Foundations of Faith I
THEO3302 Foundations of Faith II
BIBL4307 Christian Disciplines I
BIBL4308 Christian Disciplines II
Church Ministry Requirements:
CHMN1110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN1111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4111 Spiritual Formation
General Core Requirements:
ENGL1301 Composition & Rhetoric I
ENGL1302 Composition & Rhetoric II
ENGLXXXX Literature I
ENGLXXXX Literature II
HIST1301 United States History I
HIST1302 United States History II
GOVT2305 Federal Government
GOVT2306 State & Local Government
PHSC1401 Physical Science I
BIOL1401 General Biology I
PHSC3301 Physical Geology
PHSC4301 Environmental Science
PHSC3303 Oceanography
MATH1314 College Algebra
Concentration Major Requirements:
EDUC1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDUC2301 Introduction to Special Populations
EDUC2307 Principles & Methods of Education
EDUC2313 Measurement & Evaluation
EDUC3302 Children’s Literature
EDUC3303 Child Growth & Development
EDUC3309 Education in the Secondary
EDUC3312 Foundations of Reading
EDUC3316 K-12 Reading Difficulties
EDUC3317 Content Area Reading
EDUC4301 Methods in ESL
EDUC4306 EC-8th Science
EDUC4312 Discipline/Classroom Management
EDUC4317 Educational Technology
EDUC4325 Teaching Non-Core
EDUC4610 Clinical Experience
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Bible Major Requirements:
BIBL1303 Introduction to Bible I
BIBL1304 Introduction to Bible II
PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview
BIBL2308 The Life & Times of Jesus I
BIBL2309 The Life & Times of Jesus II
BIB3300 Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Approach
THEO3301 Foundations of Faith I
THEO3302 Foundations of Faith II
BIBL4307 Christian Disciplines I
BIBL4308 Christian Disciplines II
Church Ministry Requirements:
CHMN1110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN1111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4111 Spiritual Formation
General Core Requirements:
ENGL1301 Composition & Rhetoric I
ENGL1302 Composition & Rhetoric II
ENGLXXXX Literature I
ENGLXXXX Literature II
HIST1301 United States History I
HIST1302 United States History II
HIST2301 Texas History
HIST3307 Post-Modern US History
GOVT2305 Federal Government
GOVT2306 State & Local Government
PHSC1401 Physical Science I
BIOL1401 General Biology I
MATH1314 College Algebra
Concentration Major Requirements:
EDUC1301 Intro to the Teaching Progession
EDUC2301 Intro to Special Populations
EDUC2307 Principles & Methods of Education
EDUC2313 Measurement & Evaluation
EDUC3302 Children’s Literature
EDUC3303 Child Growth & Devleopment
EDUC3309 Education in the Secondary
EDUC3312 Foundations of Reading
EDUC3316 Reading Difficulties
EDUC3317 Content Area Reading
EDUC4301 Methods in ESL
EDUC4312 Discipline/Classroom Management
EDUC4317 Educational Technology
EDUC4320 4th-8th Social Studies Methods
EDUC4325 Teaching Non-Core
EDUC4610 Clinical Experience
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Bible Major Requirements:
BIBL1303 Introduction to Bible I
BIBL1304 Introduction to Bible II
PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview
BIBL2308 The Life & Times of Jesus I
BIBL2309 The Life & Times of Jesus II
BIB3300 Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Approach
THEO3301 Foundations of Faith I
THEO3302 Foundations of Faith II
BIBL4307 Christian Disciplines I
BIBL4308 Christian Disciplines II
Church Ministry Requirements:
CHMN1110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN1111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4111 Spiritual Formation
General Core Requirements:
ENGL1301 Composition & Rhetoric I
ENGL1302 Composition & Rhetoric II
ENGLXXXX Literature I
ENGLXXXX Literature II
HIST1301 United States History I
HIST1302 United States History II
HIST2301 Texas History
HIST3301 History of Civilization I
HIST3302 History of Civilization II
HIST3307 Post-Modern History
GOVT2305 Federal Government
GOVT2306 State & Local Government
PHSC1401 Physical Science I
BIOL1401 General Biology I
MATH1314 College Algebra
Concentration Major Requirements:
EDUC1301 Intro to the Teaching Profession
EDUC2301 Intro to Special Populations
EDUC2307 Principles & Methods of Education
EDUC2313 Measurement & Evaluation
EDUC3303 Child Growth & Devleopment
EDUC3309 Education in the Secondary
EDUC3312 Foundations of Reading
EDUC3316 Content Area Reading
EDUC3318 Reading Difficulties
EDUC4301 Methods in ESL
EDUC4312 Discipline/Classroom Management
EDUC4317 Educational Technology
EDUC4321 7th-12th Social Studies Methods
EDUC4302 Geography/Economics
EDUC4610 Clinical Experience
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Bible Major Requirements:
BIBL1303 Introduction to Bible I
BIBL1304 Introduction to Bible II
PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview
BIBL2308 The Life & Times of Jesus I
BIBL2309 The Life & Times of Jesus II
BIB3300 Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Approach
THEO3301 Foundations of Faith I
THEO3302 Foundations of Faith II
BIBL4307 Christian Disciplines I
BIBL4308 Christian Disciplines II
Church Ministry Requirements:
CHMN1110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN1111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN2111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN3111 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4110 Spiritual Formation
CHMN4111 Spiritual Formation
General Core Requirements:
ENGL1301 Composition & Rhetoric I
ENGL1302 Composition & Rhetoric II
ENGLXXXX Literature I
ENGLXXXX Literature II
HIST1301 United States History I
HIST1302 United States History II
HIST2301 Texas History
HIST3301 History of Civilization I
HIST3302 History of Civilization II
HIST3307 Post-Modern US History
GOVT2305 Federal Government
GOVT2306 State & Local Government
PHSC1401 Physical Science I
BIOL1401 General Biology I
MATH1314 College Algebra
Concentration Major Requirements:
EDUC1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDUC2301 Introduction to Special Populations
EDUC2307 Principles & Methods of Education
EDUC2313 Measurement & Evaluation
EDUC3303 Child Growth & Development
EDUC3309 Education in the Secondary
EDUC3312 Foundations of Reading
EDUC3317 Content Area Reading
EDUC3318 Reading Difficulties
EDUC4301 Methods in ESL
EDUC 4312 Discipline/Classroom Management
EDUC4317 Educational Technology
EDUC4321 7th-12th Social Studies Methods
HIST4326 Historical Research
EDUC4610 Clinical Experience
Education Preparation Program
The Texas Education Agency ensures that the state's EPPs are high-quality institutions that recruit and prepare qualified educators to meet the needs of all learners in today's and tomorrow's Texas classrooms. ABU maintains accreditation with TEA and participates in an ongoing program improvement process.
BIBLE & Education
COMMON CAREERS
Public School Teacher
Teach general education subjects in any Texas Public School system. Teachers with state certification are equipped to teach academics while creating a safe nurturing learning environment. Teachers will be well versed in both collaborative and cooperative learning to support the academic development of all learners.
Christian school teacher
Teach Bible and general education subjects in private Christian schools, integrating faith into academic instruction. Teachers with this background are equipped to create a nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment that supports both spiritual and academic development.
Children’s or Youth Ministry Leader
Serve in a local church or parachurch organization to disciple and lead young people. This role involves planning lessons, organizing events, and building relationships that help children and teens grow in their faith.
Curriculum Developer/InstrucTional Coach
Developing curriculum that supports the Texas State Standards and/or coaching teachers in a specific content instructional area to increase student engagement and life-long learning.
Church Administrator or Education Director
Oversee a church’s educational ministries, including Sunday school, Bible studies, and discipleship programs. This role requires leadership, organization, and the ability to train and support volunteer teachers and leaders.
Program Outcomes
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Mastery of Teaching and Learning
Gain strong content and pedagogical knowledge while applying developmentally appropriate strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners and promote critical thinking.
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Inclusive and Equitable Education
Embrace fairness and respect for diversity with a firm belief that all students can learn, integrating technology and resources to enrich instruction for every learner.
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Collaborative and Reflective Practice
Cultivate effective communication and collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, and communities while using reflective practice to continually enhance teaching and learning.
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Christ-Centered Servant Leadership
Embody teaching as a calling through faith-integrated learning and servant leadership rooted in the example of Christ.
FAQs
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All majors at ABU are double majors with Bible. This will equip you with ethical decision-making, strong leadership principles, and a solid moral foundation. It helps you integrate faith into your professional life, fostering integrity, wisdom, and a service-oriented mindset—qualities that are highly valued in the business world.
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All degree plans include the certification process. Students are encouraged to complete the certification process prior to the end of Clinical Teaching and graduation.
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ABU does not have an online Education degree program. Online courses are offered on an “as needed” basis to those students who may require a course to be completed before the Clinical Teaching experience.
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Yes, each student who has been accepted into the EPP, Educational Preparation Program, is required to complete the 6-hour course of clinical teaching in order to receive their degree from ABU.
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ABU requires 16 weeks of clinical teaching. The experience includes two 8-week sessions. Each session will be on a different grade level of the degree plan. For example, if the degree plan is Social Studies 7 – 12, one session will be conducted in grades 7 or 8, and the second 8-week session would be in a grade level from 9 – 12.
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ABU does not currently offer an Alternative Certification Program.
DEPARTMENT CHAIR OF EDUCATION
With over 35 years of experience in public education, including roles as a classroom teacher, campus administrator, and district coordinator, Michele brings a deep understanding of educational leadership and classroom practice. She has spent 11 years teaching at the university level, serving on the faculties of Dallas Baptist University and Arlington Baptist University.
She earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Education with a specialization in Physical Education and her Master of Education in Educational Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Educators and First Baptist Hurst, and has been recognized in Who’s Who of American Educators for her commitment to excellence in education.
Michele Pruitt
