Lincoln Christian University

Program Overview
Master of Arts (MA) in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages (Online)



The online MA in TESOL is a 33-hour, 11-course teacher-training program designed to enable Christian adults to teach English to speakers of other languages with the heart of a servant leader. The program focuses on the latest methods, materials, and theories associated with language learning/teaching and will equip the students to apply such in any ESL/EFL setting in the states or abroad. It includes a 100-clock-hour practicum experience which can be completed at a location convenient to the student. The MA also includes a capstone research course bringing together the knowledge gained in the program with the specific needs and goals of the student. Lincoln Christian University’s MA in TESOL is offered through the Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies. For more information, please contact the program director, Miriam Windham.

Program Learning Outcomes
The online MA in TESOL program is intended to graduate students who:

  1. Live faithfully by teaching with a Christ-like attitude and by modeling godly living for colleagues.
  2. Think Biblically by applying Christian worldview thinking to all teaching and learning situations.
  3. Grow intellectually by critically engaging theories of language teaching/learning and linguistics, developing a philosophy of teaching ESL/EFL, and engaging in critical research in the field.
  4. Improve professionally by demonstrating skills appropriate for teaching ESL/EFL at desired levels.
  5. Learn continually by acquiring graduate-level information literacy skills appropriate for lifelong learning in the field of education.


Program Delivery System

This program is offered completely online. Students can complete it in 21 months by taking two courses each fall, spring, and summer. Students generally take one class at a time with each course lasting seven weeks. A break of one or two weeks is taken between classes. New cohorts begin each fall and spring. Before taking the first TESOL course, students learn about LCU’s online platform and resources in a 2-week online training course.


Graduate TESOL Certificate Option


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