Pre-Seminary Preparation For those who desire to pursue graduate work, the undergraduate major has been designed to prepare the student for continued academic and professional development through enrollment in a theological seminary. The student graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education may be able to take advantage of ac- celerated Master of Arts or Master of Divinity programs offered at Talbot School of Theology. Several specializations are offered with the M.A. degree. Specific information and qualifications for these degree programs may be secured through an academic advisor in the C.E. department or from the Talbot admissions office. Minor A Christian Education Ministries Minor requires the completion of 18 units including the following courses: 252, 261 and one of the age level courses (372, 373, 374). Nine additional upper division units are also required which may be selected by the student from any C.E. departmental offerings. BBST 320 must be taken as the Bible elective. Servi ce Learning Courses Certain courses in the major will be designated and marked in the course schedule as “Service Learning Courses,”which meet the university’s service learning requirement. These courses will include the three practicum classes: 380, 461 and 462.
Evangelism & Follow-up........................................................ 3 An overview of the biblical principles of evangelism and follow-up. The class will seek to develop the skills of personal evangelism and explore biblical teachings regarding teaching and nurturing as they apply to local church and parachurch agencies. Offered fall semester. Media in Ministry..................................................................... 2 Skill development in the design and use of audio-visual technology for use in ministry to all age levels and in a wide variety of teaching settings. By arrangement. Inductive Bible Study............................................................. 3 Essentials of inductive Bible study will be applied to Old and New Testament genres of literature in order to equip the stu- dent with skills for observation, interpretation, application and edification. Prerequisites: BBST 103/105. Offered fall /spring. Cross-listed: BBST320. Leadership for Christian Ministry....................................... 3 Biblically based study of leadership principles and practices, including a theology of leadership. Leadership theory and development of personal leadership qualities will be empha- sized. Offered fall semester. Christian Education of Children. ........................................ 3 Discovery and evaluation of methods and materials appropri- ate for achieving learning objectives which meet the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual needs of children (birth through grade six). Students may choose 373 or 374. Prerequi- sites: 150, 261. Offered spring semester. Christian Education of Youth............................................... 3 Examination of the adolescent in our culture with emphasis upon designing a ministry to this age level within the context of the local church and parachurch agencies. Each student will prepare a model ministry to this age level (junior high through college) for use in enlistment and training of workers and parents. Students may choose 372 or 374. Prerequisites: 150, 261. Offered fall semester. Christian Education of Adults. ............................................ 3 Focus on understanding the needs and development of contemporary adults. Discovery of the uniqueness of adult learning and investigation of design, curricula, methods, and implementation of educational programs for the church and other agencies. Students may choose 372 or 373. Prerequi- sites: 150, 261. Offered spring semester, Internship I: Career Development..................................... 3 Personal and interactive evaluation of the student’s calling to Christian ministry, including character, gifts, interests, and abilities. Field observations and other experiences designed to give perspective and aid in subsequent placement in voca-
CEED 271
CEED 319
CEED 320
CEED 351
CEED 372
Courses (CEED) CEED 150
Foundations of Ministry........................................................ 3 An overview of the discipline of Christian Education Ministries. Topics of study include the historical and theological nature of the church, principles of evangelism and edification, spiritual gifts, training and equipping lay leadership, and an examina- tion of contemporary career opportunities and para-church ministries. Offered fall / spring. Foundations of Teaching Ministry..................................... 3 Major emphasis upon learning theories and their application to teaching the Bible within the context of the local church and parachurch agencies. Offered spring semester. Foundations of Interpersonal Relationships.................. 3 Focuses on development of relationships and communication skills between individuals and within small groups. Includes conflict resolution in ministry. Offered fall / spring. Foundations of Development............................................. 3 Introduction to human development. Aspects of develop- ment will include the physical, intellectual, social, personal, moral and spiritual, covering the whole lifespan as a base for a more holistic Christian education ministry. Offered fall semester.
CEED 373
CEED 252
CEED 260
CEED 374
CEED 261
CEED 380
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