Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
TTCE 543 - Counseling Adolescents and Their Parents An overview of the issues related to providing pastoral counseling to adolescents and their parents including addictive behavioral problems, abnormal developmental concerns, intervention and enrichment counseling and awareness of when and to whom to refer adolescents for professional therapy. When Offered: Spring, even years. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 554 - Theological and Theoretical Foundations of Human Nature and Development A study of the relationship between faith, intellect, personality, morality and culture as it relates to spiritual formation and development. Provides biblical, theological, psychological and sociocultural knowledge about human nature and development for the purpose of assisting students to develop holistic ministry implications for various teaching contexts. When Offered: Spring semester. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 555 - Parachurch Youth Ministry Focus on the various types of parachurch ministry to junior high and high school age students available. Includes principles which make parachurch youth ministry different from local church youth ministry and principles for beginning a new parachurch campus club. Note(s): Elective. By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 556 - Christian Formation and Discipleship A study of the relationship between faith, intellect, personality, morality and culture as it relates to spiritual formation and development. Provides biblical, theological, psychological and sociocultural knowledge about human nature and development for the purpose of assisting students to develop holistic ministry implications for various teaching contexts. When Offered: Spring semester. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 558 - Interpersonal Development Emphasis on personal and interpersonal growth through individual assignments and small group interactions. Opportunity given for spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and relational development, with attention to intercultural contexts. When Offered: Spring semester. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 562 - Personal and Interpersonal Development Emphasis on personal and interpersonal growth through individual assignments and small group interactions. Opportunity given for spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and relational development, with attention to intercultural contexts. When Offered: Spring semester. Note(s): Required of two year M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 566 - Youth Group Development and Programming A step by step approach to the building of a youth group and developing a yearly youth group ministry program. Emphasis may be on either junior high or high school age group and course will contain an emphasis on development of community within the group. When Offered: Spring, odd years. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. in Youth Ministry students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 570 - Special Studies in Christian Education Designed for students who desire a specific course content not covered in any of the regularly offered classes. May be taken twice with different emphases. Content will differ based on need/interest. Possible required fee. Note(s): By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 600 - Educational Ministry in the Church Analysis of ministries of edification as they relate to the personal, congregational and administrative aspects of ministry with people of all ages. Focus is on the explanation of various methods and resources available for ministry and on the development of individual skills in communicating and leading in these ministries. When Offered: Fall/ Spring. Note(s): Required of M.A. (Biblical and Theological Studies) and M.Div. (except Christian Education and Messianic Jewish Studies) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 608 - Philosophy of Ministry Investigation into the theological, historical, and philosophical foundations that underlie Christian ministry. Examines the development of educational ministry as a discipline, reflecting on the tradition we have inherited and considering the changing ministry scene. Also includes and investigation of current practices of ministry through an analytical perspective. Designed to help the minister evaluate ministry programs and respond with remedial or enrichment strategies. When Offered: Spring semester. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3.
TTCE 612 - Missionary Education Objectives, programming, activities and administrative methods of implementing a program of missionary education. Investigation into the auxiliary organization of the church’s educational program through which missions are taught. Note(s): Elective. By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 616 - Principles of Curriculum Development Consideration of essential elements in curriculum formation. Intensive study of varied existing curricula. Analysis of contemporary trends in curriculum production. When Offered: Interterm/Summer by arrangement. Prerequisite(s): TTCE 521 or TTCE 523. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 622 - Theology, History and Philosophy of Ministry Investigation into the theological, historical, and philosophical foundations which underlie Christian ministry. Examines the development of educational ministry as a discipline, reflecting on the tradition we have inherited and considering the changing ministry scene. Also includes an investigation of current practices of ministry through an analytical perspective. Designed to help the minister evaluate ministry programs and respond with remedial or enrichment strategies. When Offered: Spring. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. and M.Div. (Christian Education non-thesis) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 624 - Child Development and Teaching I (Birth–Age 5) A study of the development of the child from birth to age 5 with an emphasis on the development of effective educational approaches and teaching processes that encourage moral, cognitive, and social development, and growth in knowledge of and faith in God. When Offered: Spring, even years. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. in Children’s Ministry students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 625 - Staffing and Leadership in Children’s Ministries Explores recruiting, screening, and equipping volunteer leaders within children’s ministries. Addresses policies and procedures, administrative processes, and current leadership issues within the context of a staff ministry position. Intentional focus on supervising volunteers and multiple staff, leading through conflict and criticism, navigating ministry transition, and sustaining leadership through season of ministry. When Offered: Spring, generally on even years. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 626 - Child Development and Teaching II (Ages 6–12) A study of the development of the child from ages 6-12 with an emphasis on the development of effective educational approaches and teaching processes that encourage moral, cognitive, and social development, and growth in knowledge of and faith in God. When Offered: Spring, odd years. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. in Children’s Ministry students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 633 - Christian Education Research: Study of Church in Culture Introduction to basic methods of Christian education research including the use of observation, interview, and program assessment with an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills and writing. Course helps students understand church and parachurch ministries in their sociocultural settings, and enables students to make ministries more relevant and effective. Theological research is included. Students develop the ministry research project requirement as a part of this course. When Offered: Fall semester. Note(s): Required of all M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 635 - Models of Children’s Ministry An exploration and assessment of various contemporary approaches to children’s ministry, from birth to age 12. Includes practice in the development of ministry strategies involving family, community, and church resources. When Offered: Fall, odd years. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. in Children’s Ministry students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 636 - Independent Study In-depth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the Christian Education department using standard research procedures. Topic selection is by advisor’s approval. When Offered: Spring. Note(s): Elective. By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTCE 637 - Independent Study ation department using standard research procedures. Topic selection is by advisor’s approval. When Offered: Fall. Note(s): Elective. By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTCE 638 - Current Trends in Christian Education Identifying and understanding those issues that are of primary concern to the field of Christian education today. Opportunity will be provided for individual and group research in areas of personal concern. The course will investigate current educational trends, alternative church education patterns and new forms of ministry. Note(s): Elective. By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2.
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