Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
of volunteers in ministry and religious non-profit organizations, including key issues influencing volunteer motivation, recruitment, equipping, support, and supervision to enhance the experience and effectiveness of volunteers in ministry. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 843 - Change, Power and Conflict Management An analysis of the change process, the role of power and authority in the development of conflict due to change. Approaches to conflict management are considered. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 844 - Contemporary Issues in Non-profit Management Designed to change its substantive focus each year, this seminar deals with non-profit management and policy issues of current or continuing interest. Special focus is given to the dynamic nature of leadership and its relationship to social institutional contextualization. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 845 - Selected Topics in Educational Leadership and Administration Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Credit(s): 1 - 3. TTDE 851 - Curricular Materials Design and Development An advanced study of the rationale for, and guiding principles of, curriculum design and development. Foundational course focusing on the theoretical underpinnings and issues related to curriculum design and development, equipping students to make informed decisions about curriculum selection, organization, and effective implementation in a church, parachurch, or academic setting. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 854 - Effective Teaching Research An introduction to and examination of current research on effective teaching as it relates to the objectives and ministry models of Christian education. The emphasis will be on evaluating, synthesizing and applying major research findings to the unique purposes and contexts of the Church’s educational efforts, including local church and parachurch ministries, Christian schools, cross-cultural ministries and higher education. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 855 - Selected Topics in CurriculumTheory and Teaching Follow-up applied component to accompany the more theoretical foundation of TTDE 851. In a supervised writing lab format, students develop a comprehensive curriculum project of choice. Credit(s): 1 - 3. TTDE 857 - Foundations of Christian Higher Education Foundational course for the Christian Higher Education Leadership concentration. Provides an introduction to the history, philosophy, and theology of Christian higher education, examining models and approaches for formal higher education models and explores implications for leadership of these institutions and efforts. Note(s): Should be taken early in the program if possible. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 859 - Student Spiritual Formation and Development in Christian Higher Education Christian higher education promotes both academic learning and the spiritual growth and development of students. Course examines approaches to this effort, both through curricular and co-curricular models, providing an opportunity for students to examine how these models can work together to help Christian colleges and seminaries accomplish their mission. Credit(s): 3.
TTDE 865 - Selected Topics in Human Development and Learning Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Credit(s): 1 - 3. TTDE 866 - Educational Research II: Inferential Research and Statistics Addresses inferential research and data analysis. Students continue to develop skill in literature review work. Covers causal-comparative, correlational, and experimental research methods, and provides further training in SPSS for inferential statistical analysis. Prerequisite(s): TTDE 807. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 867 - Educational Research III: Qualitative Research An introductory course on qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis methods, emphasizing rigorous quality control with a focus on educational settings, both formal and non-formal. Fee: $60. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 868 - Educational Research IV: Interviewing and Focus Groups An advanced hands-on field research course in qualitative data collection methods and descriptive data analysis techniques. The course provides an opportunity to gain experience and confidence in qualitative field research. Prerequisite(s): TTDE 867. Fee: $60. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 872 - Strategies of Personal Leadership Development Designed to help students in positions of leadership in Christian higher education institutions, churches, and nonprofit organizations by exploring personal, spiritual and professional areas of needed growth for the purpose of becoming mature and effective leaders. Attention is also given to strategies for identifying those with leadership potential and for directing their development through mentoring and other leadership practices. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 873 - Faculty Development in Christian Higher Education A study of faculty development efforts in higher education. Explores issues and approaches for helping faculty develop as teachers, scholars, and mentors in a Christian higher education context. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 875 - Selected Topics in Educational Research Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Credit(s): 1 - 3. TTDE 876 - Theological Foundations and Issues in Christian Education A study of key theological issues foundational to our development of the conception and practice of educational ministry and an exploration of perspectives on those issues, both evangelical and non-evangelical in nature. Students develop their own positions on these issues and educational implications for formal and/or non-formal education settings. Credit(s): 3. TTDE 877 - Candidacy Exam Capstone Course A seminar serving as a capstone to the coursework phase of the Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs in educational studies, and a structure for completion of the final items of the required Candidacy Exam Portfolio, including an action research project related to the student’s dissertation interests. Enrollment in this course constitutes full-time student status. Credit(s): 3.
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