Master of Education and Religious Studies

The Master of Education and Religious Studies (M.Ed. R.S.) program prepares educational leaders to manage schools, academic programs, and community learning initiatives with professional excellence and ethical integrity in today’s complex and multicultural environments.

The program integrates advanced educational leadership, policy, curriculum development, and organizational management with religious ethics and interfaith understanding. Students develop the skills to lead educational institutions and programs effectively while upholding spiritual values, moral responsibility, and compassionate service in decision-making and governance.

Students may choose a faith focus area — Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism, Hinduism, or Buddhism — to contextualize their studies within their own religious tradition, applying faith-informed perspectives to educational leadership, administration, and community engagement.

Overview

This program is offered 100% online (optional), anytime and anywhere, complete you studies from the comfort of your home. All intensive courses are completed 100% online (optional) with a one month format courses.

Students can enroll any day of the week in one-month-intensive-courses and the course ends within 30 days from the enrollment date.

All intensive courses contains reading content and a final exam or a final research based paper.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be qualified for advanced leadership roles such as:

  • School Administrator or Principal

  • Academic Program Director

  • Director of Educational Programs for Nonprofits or Community Organizations

  • Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator

  • Policy Advisor for Education and Ethics Programs

  • Community Education and Outreach Leader

  • Director of Teacher Development and Professional Learning

  • Leadership Consultant for Faith-Based or Multicultural Educational Initiatives

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Education and Religious Studies (M.Ed. R.S.) program will be able to:

  • Lead schools, academic programs, and educational institutions with integrity, strategic vision, and organizational accountability.

  • Apply advanced educational leadership, policy, and administrative tools within diverse religious and ethical frameworks.

  • Manage educators, staff, and educational programs with professionalism, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.

  • Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, communities, and faith-based educational settings.

  • Design, implement, and evaluate sustainable educational initiatives that align with ethical principles, spiritual values, and community well-being.

Transfer Credits to Exodus University

Exodus University is dedicated to saving you time and money by providing easy and fair transfer evaluation for eligible course credit.

Students can transfer to Exodus University up to 75% of credits into a Masters degree for courses with a grade of C- or higher are generally transferrable.

Admission Requirements

For admission, students are required to:

  1. Complete the online Application at this link;
  2. Submit a copy of transcript from prior college with the Application; and,
  3. Agree with the Terms of  Exodus University.

Featured Courses

 

General Courses (Choose any 6 – minimum)CreditsNumber
Introduction to Online Learning3UNIV 601
Education Policy and Systems3EDLM 602
Ethics and Values in Education3EDLM 603
Leadership in Educational Organizations3EDLM 604
Economics of Education and Resource Management3EDLM 605
Financial Management for Educational Programs3EDLM 606
Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Education3EDLM 607
Strategic Management in Educational Institutions3EDLM 608
Global Perspectives in Education and Development3EDLM 609
Education Law and Regulatory Compliance3EDLM 610
Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings3EDLM 611
Research Methods in Education and Leadership3EDLM 612
Religious Courses (Choose any 4 – minimum)CreditsNumber
Introduction to Theology3RELI 711
Christian Apologetics3RELI 712
The Old Testament3RELI 713
World Religions3RELI 714

Religion (select one)

  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Sikhism
  • Shintoism
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism and Confucianism
  • Judaism and Taoism
3RELI 715
Hermeneutics3RELI 716

Courses

Credits  Courses
3            Introduction to Online Learning

Credits  Courses
3            An Introduction to the Bible
3            Biblical Foundation of Ethics

Credits  Courses
3            Dissertation Prospectus
3            Dissertation I
3            Dissertation II
3            Dissertation III
3            Dissertation IV
3            Dissertation V
3            Dissertation Defense

Courses

General Core CoursesCreditsNumber
Introduction to Online Learning3EXOD 501
Bible Core CoursesCreditsNumber
An Introduction to the Bible3EXOD 511
Specialization Core CoursesCreditsNumber
Biblical Foundation of Ethics   3EXOD 513
Research Core CoursesCreditsNumber
Dissertation Prospectus3EXOD 901
Dissertation I3EXOD 902
Dissertation II3EXOD 903
Dissertation III3EXOD 904
Dissertation IV3EXOD 905
Dissertation V3EXOD 906
Dissertation Defense3EXOD 907

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The basic costs listed here reflect the average total and are intended to be a planning guide for new students and their parents. As applicable, tuition, costs, and fees are subject to change without notice.
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