Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
a program that best suits his/her vocational interests. Regardless, all students in Christian Ministries must complete a minimum of 24 upper-division credits in CEED coursework in order to graduate. Adult and Family Vocational opportunities with this concentration include director/pastor of adult and family ministries or associate pastor with responsibilities in these areas. Youth Vocational opportunities for youth concentration would include a local church youth director or minister, a club director for youth parachurch agencies, a youth camp director, a Christian education director in a church that emphasizes youth or an assistant or associate pastor with responsibilities for youth. Children Vocational opportunities with this option include children’s director or minister in a local church, a staff member with organizations that minister to children in the United States or on a mission field, or a writer of programming materials and curriculum for use with children and preschoolers. Diversified This option is for those who wish to design a concentration unique to their interests. Students interested in areas such as ministry-based camping, counseling, music and worship arts, intercultural ministry, media ministry, and the like will find an opportunity to integrate ministry training with those particular fields of study. 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 Ministries may be able to take advantage of accelerated Master of Arts or Master of Divinity programs offered at Talbot School of Theology. Several concentrations 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. Retreat Each year during the Fall Semester, the Christian Ministries department sponsors an all student retreat for the purpose of facilitating department-wide community building, communication, spiritual formation, team building, and academic advising. There is a non- refundable $150 fee assessed at the beginning of each academic year for this event. All students are expected to attend this event. Any student seeking an exception should contact the Chair of the Department.
Christian Ministries, Minor Minor Requirements A Christian Ministries Minor requires the completion of 18 credits. Core Requirements CEED 242 Psychology of Learning and Development Credit(s): 3. CEED 254 Leadership Development Credit(s): 3. As a Christian Ministries minor the following Bible courses must be taken: BBST 320 Methods of Bible Study Credit(s): 3. BBST 320 is to be taken as one of the two upper-division Bible Elective options. BBST 465 Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3. BBST 465 is a course offered by various departments, but both Christian Ministries majors and minors are required to take the “Christians Ministries” Integration Seminar, specifically. Elective Requirements Choose 12 additional upper-division (CEED 300/400 level) credits which may be selected by the student from any CEED departmental offerings.
Courses Christian Ministries (CEED)
CEED 150 - Foundations of Ministry 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 examination of contemporary career opportunities and parachurch ministries. When Offered: Fall/Spring. Credit(s): 3. CEED 242 - Psychology of Learning and Development An overview of theories related to educational psychology and human development with specific application to ministry contexts in the local church and other ministry agencies. When Offered: Spring. Credit(s): 3. CEED 252 - Foundations of Teaching Ministry Major emphasis upon learning theories and their application to teaching the Bible within the context of the local church and parachurch agencies. When Offered: By arrangement. Note(s): This course to be taken only by students in the B.A. Program prior to Fall 2009. Credit(s): 3. CEED 254 - Leadership Development 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. Credit(s): 3. CEED 255 - Foundations of Spiritual Formation 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. Credit(s): 3.
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