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Pre-seminary in Christian Education If a student plans to pursue graduate work in Christian education, there are spe cialization courses appropriate to a broader foundation in specified areas. Pre-seminary in Family Ministries This specialization is designed to pre pare the student for the graduate work in marriage and family ministries. Pre-seminary in Pastoral Ministry This specialization provides a strong foun dation in Christian education upon which to build a well-rounded pastoral ministry. Note: Students wishing to do graduate work in the field ofChristian education may wish to take advantage of the MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM offered at Talbot School of Theology. The undergraduate and graduate programs have been designed to minimize overlap and to maximize continued develop ment and growth of the student in the field. There are three specializations designed for students who wish to plan for graduate work at Talbot School of Theology. One specializa tion is designed for the M.A. in Christian ed ucation at Talbot School of Theology another for the Master ofArts in marriage and family ministries and the third is the Master of Divinity degree. Detailed information regarding these areas ofspecialization may be secured in the Christian education office or from any Christian education faculty member. MINOR A minor in Christian education requires the completion of 18 units including the fol lowing courses: 150, 251, 261 and one of the age level courses (372, 373, 374). Six addi tional units are also required which may be selected by the student from any C.E. de partmental offerings. Bible 320 must be taken as the Bible elective. Christian Service Assignment Christian education majors should choose assignments for Christian service during the freshman and sophomore years that include experiences of Bible teaching. During the junior and senior years, the vo cational practicum requirements substitute for the Christian service assignment.
COURSES 150 Foundations ofMinistry (3)
371 Evangelism and Discipleship (3) An overview of the biblical principles of evangelism and discipleship. The class will seek to develop the skills of personal evange lism and explore the biblical teaching re garding discipleship; including personal re quirements, objectives, essential compo nents and applications to the local church and parachurch agencies. Prerequisite: 251. 372 Christian Education ofChildren (3) Discovery and evaluation of methods and materials appropriate for achieving learning objectives which meet the physi cal, mental, social, emotional and spiritual needs of children (birth through grade six.) Students may choose 373 or 374. Prerequisites: 150, 261. 373 Christian Education of Youth (3) Examination of the adolescent in our cul ture with emphasis upon designing a min istry 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 Gunior high through col lege) for use in enlistment and training of workers and parents. Students may choose 372 or 374. Prerequisites: 150, 261. 374 Christian Education ofAdults (3) Examination of needs, curricula, pro grams, methods and audio-visual used by church and other agencies with adults. Includes workshop, counseling, recreation and stewardship. Students may choose 372 or 373. Prerequisites: 150, 261.
Fundamentals upon which a Christian education ministry is built. Relationships between worship, edification and witness will be explored with special emphasis on the education process, staff roles and voca tional opportunities in Christian education. 192 Bible Teaching Resources (2) Geography of Bible lands as well as man ners and customs of Bible times to enrich Bible teaching. Offered spring semester. 251 Foundations ofLeadership (3) Basics of leadership for a Christian educa tion ministry. Emphasis upon development of personal leadership qualities including Bible study, worship, prayer and interperson al development which relate to spiritual gifts and the church as an organism. 252 Foundations ofTeaching Ministry (3) Major emphasis upon learning theories and their application to teaching the Bible within the context of the local church and parachurch agencies. Also considered will be lesson planning.
260 Foundations ofInterpersonal Relationships (3)
Essentials of theory and experience neces sary to initiate, develop and maintain effective interpersonal communication skills, develop ment and maintenance of trust, fellowship, co hesiveness, effective communication styles, constructive confrontation and conflict resolu tion skills are applied to ministry situations. 261 Foundations ofDevelopment (3) Introduction to human development characteristic. Aspects of development will include the physical, intellectual, social, per sonal, moral, faith and spiritual covering the whole lifespan as a base for a more holistic Christian education ministry. 319 Media in Ministry (2) Skill development in the design and use of audio-visual technology for use in min istry for all age levels and in a wide variety of teaching settings. Offered fall semester. 320 Inductive Bible Study (3) Essentials of inductive study applied to biblical narrative and epistolary literature.
380 Ministry Planning and Development (2)
Structured experiences in observation of three age levels, including adults. Also em phasized will be the evaluation of each stu dent's personal skills, gifts and abilities to aid in placement for subsequent field experiences and future employment in Christian education. For Christian education majors only. Prerequisites: 150, 251, 252, 261. Lab fee: $15.
382 Historical and Philosophical Education (3)
Introduction to philosophy that bears di rectly upon the Christian ministry with par ticular attention to the teaching and learning process. Each student will be expected to an alyze his own view of the teaching and learn ing process to establish the framework for a personal and biblical philosophy of Christian education. Prerequisites: 150, 251, 252.
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