Talbot School of Theology
TTCE 639 - Applied Ministry Research 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. Students gain an understanding of church and parachurch ministries in their sociocultural settings, and are enabled to make ministries more relevant and effective. Theological researching included. Students develop a ministry research project 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 644 - Music in the Church The place of music in the church’s program. Criteria for the selection of appropriate music. Techniques for leading music and teaching various groups. The relationship of music to worship, instruction and fellowship. Note(s): Elective. By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 646 - Current Trends in Children’s Ministry Examines contemporary movements and trends in children’s ministry. Addresses legal, social, and administrative issues surrounding the practice of children’s ministry today. When Offered: Fall, even years. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 648 - Current Trends in Youth Ministry Emphasis on trends and issues related to life on a contemporary junior high or high school public school campus. Includes principles for development of relationships between the youth minister and local school administrators which will enable both to function effectively. Also contains principles for blending students from public, parochial and Christian campuses into your youth group. When Offered: Spring, even years. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 649 - Instructional Technology Development and administration of media for ministry. Uses of the computer, print, audio, video, mixed media and multimedia technology for promotion, education and motivation. Note(s): Elective. By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 652 - Models and Trends in Children’s Ministries A broad overview of contemporary ministry to children and families. Students explore a survey of the history of religious education from biblical times to present day. Addresses the area of children’s spiritual formation, the process of curriculum planning, and evaluating teaching/ learning experiences. The field of children’s ministries is analyzed in the context of cultural trends affecting children, families, and the church. Students develop a biblical philosophy for ministry to children and families as well as a systematic ministry development plan. When Offered: Spring, generally on odd years. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 655 - Strategic Ministry Leadership Comprehensive overview of the leadership needs, expectations, roles, responsibilities, and competencies required for the effective executive leadership of Christian ministries, including church and their educational ministries. Special emphasis on the effective negotiation and the execution of organization mission, vision, authority, power, change, conflict, renewal, growth, and impact. When Offered: Fall, generally on odd years. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 661 - Adolescent Culture and Development Finding and meeting adolescent needs, writing objectives for youth ministry, leadership of learning experiences and outreach experiences, disciple-building and review of available resources. Development of personal plans for ministry. When Offered: Fall, even years. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. in Youth Ministry students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 663 - Youth Education and Leadership Emphasis on the leadership role in the local church, college campuses and mission field. Development of a youth leadership program within the local church. Study of extrachurch organizations and parent-teen relationships and ministry emphasized. When Offered: Fall, odd years. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. in Youth Ministry students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 664 - Youth Ministry Leadership and Programming A step-by-step approach to the building of a ministry for adolescents and the process of developing an annual programming strategy for effective youth ministry. Special attention given to the development of the type of ministry model required to sustain emerging leaders and to provide dynamic programming. Emphasis may be on either junior high/middle school or high school age groups. Emphasis on the development of biblical community within the ministry. When Offered: Spring, generally on odd years. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
TTCE 668 - Youth Ministry in Contemporary Culture Evaluation of cultural trends and mores in relation to the Christian formation of adolescents and their families. Analysis of student life on the junior and senior high school campus and the world at large, leading to the discovery of principles for effective ministry to students from diverse familial, cultural, and educational backgrounds. When Offered: Spring, generally on even years. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTCE 675 - Family Life Education in the Local Church Examines organization and administration of a program of family life education in the local church. Includes an analysis of current trends in family life education. When Offered: Fall, odd years. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 677 - Family Ministry in the Local Church Examines organization and administration of a program of family ministry in the local church. Includes an analysis of current trends in family ministry education. When Offered: Fall, generally on odd years. Note(s): Specialization elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 678 - Adult Development and Education A study of issues and developmental tasks of adults. Attention to the ministry of meeting the needs and utilizing the potential of adults. When Offered: Spring. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 679 - Adult Development and Discipleship A study of issues and developmental tasks of adults toward Christian education. Attention to the ministry of meeting the needs and utilizing the potential of adults. When Offered: Fall, generally on even years. Note(s): Specialization elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTCE 680 - Topics in Christian Education Selected topics in the field of Christian education. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Normally available to Christian education students only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTCE 683 - Camp Leadership The philosophy, objectives, administration, program and leadership of a church-related camp. The use of worship, study, crafts, recreation and counseling in church camping. Investigation into trends of camping, centralized and decentralized camping. Techniques in planning and directing a camp program, including counselor training. When Offered: Interterm/Summer. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 690 - Practicum in Ministry Structured field experience in a C.E. ministry field site with an approved supervisor. Focus on the assessment and development of students’ spiritual gifts and personal skills. Minimum 10 hours per week field involvement. When Offered: Each semester. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. TTCE 691 - Practicum in Ministry I Structured field experience in a C.E. ministry field site with an approved supervisor focusing on the assessment and development of students’ spiritual gifts and personal skills. Minimum 10 hours per week field involvement. When Offered: Fall semester. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. TTCE 692 - Practicum in Ministry II Structured experiences in a C.E. ministry field site with an approved supervisor focusing on leadership development. Minimum 10 hours per week field involvement. When Offered: Spring semester. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.E. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. TTCE 716 - Ministry to Single Adults Investigation of single adult ministries in the context of the local church. Emphasis in the development of an effective single adult ministry. Various proven and experimental models of single adult ministries will be examined. Note(s): Elective. By arrangement. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 723 - Friendship and Community: Contexts for Growth A study of Christian community and close friendship relationships from both theological and social science perspectives. Concepts to be studied include: friendship, justice and vengeance, forgiveness, church discipline, accountability. Students will develop a proactive model for nurturing community as a part of a larger discipleship ministry. When Offered: In conjunction with doctoral programs. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTCE 724 - Advanced Methods of Educational Instruction Consideration given to the various philosophies of education, theories of learning, and the factors that influence learning. Emphasis given to becoming a more effective teacher. Variables in motivation, retention, transfer and high level thinking will be discussed. A supervised classroom teaching experience is required. When Offered: Offered spring semester. Note(s): Required of Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2.
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