Leadership Development 3 Overview of biblical and contemporary leadership theories applied to personal leadership development and the equipping of volunteer leaders within the local church. When Offered: Spring. 3 This course will provide a biblical overview of the fundamentals of developing and maintaining a deep and abiding relationship with God through theological, integrative and experiential perspectives. When Offered: Fall. Foundations of Spiritual Formation
Christian Education of Children 3 Discovery and evaluation of methods and materials appropriate 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. When Offered: Spring semester. Prerequisites: 150, 261. Notes: This course to be taken only by students in the B.A. Program prior to Fall 2009. 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. When Offered: Fall semester. Prerequisites: 150, 261. Notes: This course to be taken only by students in the B.A. Program prior to Fall 2009. Christian Education of Youth 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. When Offered: Spring semester. Prerequisites:150, 261. Notes: This course to be taken only by students in the B.A. Program prior to Fall 2009. 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 Internship I: Career Development to give perspective and aid in subsequent placement in vocational practicum and future employment in Christian education agencies. Ten hours per week in supervised ministry experience required. For Christian Education Ministries majors only. When Offered: Fall/Spring semester. Notes: This course to be taken only by students in the B.A. Program prior to Fall 2009. Fee: $20. Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 Introduction to historical and philosophical foundations of Christian educational ministry. Each student will be expected to analyze his/her own view of the teaching and learning process to establish the framework for a personal and biblical philosophy of Christian education. When Offered: Spring semester. Prerequisites: 150, 252, 271. Notes: This course to be taken only by students in the B.A. Program prior to Fall 2009. 2 Focus on the various types of parachurch ministry to middle school and senior high age students available. Includes principles which make parachurch ministry different from local church youth ministry and principles for beginning a new parachurch campus club. Notes: By arrangement. Parachurch Youth Ministries Youth Group Development & Programming 2 This course is designed to help the professional youth worker design and implement the entire scope of and effective church–based junior high or high school youth ministry. When Offered: Spring, odd years. 2 An examination of the biblical, historical, and contemporary perspectives of women and men in leadership roles within a ministry. Assessment of role expectation, relationships and vocational opportunities. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite: 150. Cross–listed: TTCE 514. Women’s & Men’s Ministry in Christian Education
CEED 254
CEED 372
111
CEED 255
CEED 373
Interpersonal & Cross Cultural Relationships
3
CEED 260
in Christian Ministry Focuses on development of relationships and communication skills between individuals, small groups and within multiracial and multi–ethnic congregations. Includes conflict resolution in ministry. When Offered: Fall/Spring. 3 Introduction to human development. Aspects of development will include the physical, intellectual, social, personal, moral and spiritual, covering the whole lifespan as a base for a more holistic Christian education ministry. When Offered: Fall semester. Notes: This course to be taken only by students in the B.A. Program prior to Fall 2009. Foundations of Development
CEED 374
CEED 261
Evangelism and Follow–up
3
CEED 271
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. When Offered: Fall semester. Notes: This course to be taken only by students in the B.A. Program prior to Fall 2009. 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. Notes: By arrangement. Cross–listed: TTCE 649. Media in Ministry Methods of Bible Study 3 Foundational development of the Inductive Bible study method applied to narrative and epistolary literature with additional methods explored including biographical, topical, book, and word study. When Offered: Fall/Spring. Prerequisite: BBST 103. Cross–listed: BBST 320.
CEED 380
CEED 319
CEED 382
CEED 320
Counseling Methods
3
CEED 326
CEED 406
Investigation of foundations for pastoral counseling to individuals and families in ministry settings. Study of psychological theories and a vision for church community will be followed by the development of personal counseling skills for listening and compassion. When Offered: Spring. Notes: Christian Ministries majors only. Biblical Research & Interpretation 3 Evaluation of various Bible translations and instruction in the use of computer–based biblical research tools with an emphasis on the use of these tools for the development of instructional lesson plans. Prerequisites: BLGR 101 and 102. 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 emphasized. When Offered: Fall semester. Notes: This course to be taken only by students in the B.A. Program prior to Fall 2009.
CEED 408
CEED 330
CEED 411
CEED 351
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