TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Christian Education
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CE 622 Philosophy of Ministry (3) Investigation into the theological, his- torical, and philosophical foundations which underlie Ch1istian minisoy. Also includes an investigation of current practices of minisoy through an analyti- cal perspective. Designed to help the minister evaluate minisuy programs and respond with remedial or enrichment strategies. Required of M.A.C.E. , M.Div.
CE 566 Youth Group Development and Programming (3) Astep bystep approach to the building of a youth group and developing a yearly youth group minisuy program. Emphasis may be on either junior high or high school age group and course will contain an emphas is on develop- ment of communi ty withi n the group. Required of M.A. in Youth Ministry. CE 570 Special Studies in Christian Education (2) Designed for sn,dents who desire a spe- cific course content not covered in any of the regularly offered classes. May be taken twice with different emphasis. Content will differ based on need/ inter- est. Possible required fee. Admission to course by advisor approval. CE 600 Educational Ministry in the Church (3) Analysis of ministries of edification as they relate to the personal, the congregational and the administrative aspects of ministry with people of al l ages. Focus is on the exp lanation of various methods and resources availab le for ministry and on the deve lopment of individual skills in communicating and leading in these ministries. Required of M.A.C.E., M.A. (M in. ), M.A. (B./T .S.), and M.Div. students. CE 612 Missionary Education (2) Objectives, programming, activities and adminisu-ative metl1ods of imple- menting a program of missiona1y edu- cation. Investigation into the auxi liary organ ization of the chu rch's educa- tional program through which mis- sions are taught. Elective. Offered fall, odd years. CE 616 Principles of Curriculum Development (2) Consideration of essential elements in curriculum formation. Intensive study of varied existing curricula. Analysis of contemporary trends in curriculum production. Elective. Offered spring, even yea rs. CE 620 Premarital Preparation and Counseling (2) Counseling techniques applied to dat- ing and courtship, engagement and premarital adjustments. P1inciples and so·uctures of premarital counseling are stressed and demonstrated. Emphasis on the use ofTJTA, Prepare and Family History analysis. Prerequisite: PT 706 or permission of professor. Required of M.A.C.E. Reduced Program stu- dents. Offered fall , even years.
Chair: Kenneth R. Carland, Ed.D. FACULTY Professors: Anthony, Dirks Associate Professors: Bechtle, Carland, Issler, Stevens Assistant Professors: Cunn ingham, Leyda, Ten Elshof OBJECTIVES The aim of the department of Christian education is that of develop- ing Christian educators who under- stand the significance of an educational ministry and who possess the skills nec- essary to function as Christian educa- tors. To this end, course offerings have been designed to blend theory and practice. Most elective courses are designed for tracking to accommodate tl1e student's vocational specialization. COURSES CE 511 Foundations of Leadership (3) Investigation into leadership theory and practice leading to the develop- ment of a bibliocentric philosophy of leadership; practice in basic leader- ship skills; study of application of con- cepts in the church and para-church agencies. Elective. CE 512 Education Administration (3) An analys is of adm ini strative princi- ples and processes as theyapply to the church and para-church agencies. Special attention to the relation of administrative functions and min- istry. Required of M.Div. (C.E.), M.A. Min. (C.E.), and M.A.C.E. students. CE 514 Women and Men in Christian Ministry (2) An investigation of the ro le of women and men in ministry and leade rship in the light of Scripture. Also includes a discussion of issues men and women in the ministry face when working together. Elective. Offered fall, odd years. CE 516 Curriculum Writing and Development (3) Emphasis on custom development of a curricu lum for various you th min- istry teaching programs such as Sun- day school, Bible study, discipleship groups, and more. Various youth cur- riculum sources will be surveyed and their materials evaluated for effective- ness of presentation. Elective. CE 521 Psychological Foundations of Christian Ministry and Lifestyle (3) Investigation into the major issues of educational psychology including growth
and development, learning theo,y, moti- vation, individual differences, self-<:on- cept, human nanlfe, dete1minism, social interaction, maladjustment, discipline, moral influence and retention. Discus- sion of the major theories and tl1eo1ists of psychology. Integration of theology and psychology an emphasis. Also inves- tigation into personality development as it relates to Ch1istian growth and lifestyle. Required ofM.A.C.E. student,. CE 543 Counseling Adolescents and Their Parents (3) An ove1view of the issues related to pro- vidi ng pastoral counseling to adoles- cents and their parents including addic- tive behavioral problems, abnormal developmental concerns, intervention and enrichment counseling and aware- ness of when and to whom to refer ado- lescents for professional therapy. Required of M.A. in Youth Minisuy. CE 552 Life Span Development in Ministry (3) A survey of human developmental research with attention given to physi- cal, cogn itive, socio-emotional, moral , and faith aspects as they all relate to spiritual development as a basis for a holistic Chri stian education ministry. Required of M.A. Min. (M.F.M. ) and M.A.C.E. students. CE 555 Para-church Youth Ministry (2) Focus on the various types of para- church ministry to junior high and high schoo l age students ava il ab le. Includes principles which make para- church youth minisuy different from local church youth ministry and prin- ciples for beginning a new para- church campus club. Elective CE 557 Moral and Faith Development in Ministry (2) An advanced study of tl1e leading theo- ries of moral and faith development with attention directed toward implication for intentional education minisuies that develop a Biblical values sys tem . Required ofreduced M.A.C.E. program. CE 562 Personal and Interpersonal Development (3) Emphasis on personal and interper- so nal growth through individual assignments and small group interac- tions. Opportunity given for spiritual, physical , emotional, mental and rela- tional development. Required of two year M.A.C.E. students.
(C.E. non-thesis) students. CE 629 Group Counseling Leadership (3)
Training in the principles of counseling and therapy in a group setting. The class itself used as a laboratory experience with the student participating both in the role of therapist and client. Required of M.A. Min. (M.F.M.) students. CE 633 Principles of Research (2) Basic methods of educational research with assessment of each metl1od for use in religious education. Introduction to statistical measurements. Formulation and implementation of research projects in ministry situations. One hour lecnu·e and one hour laborato1y required per week. Required of al l M.A.C.E. students. CE 636-637 Independent Study (1-2, 1-2) In-d epth investigaLion of a topic under Lhe guidance of the Christian education department using standard research procedures. Topic selection and course enrollment is by advisor's approval. Elective. CE 638 Current Trends in Christian Education (2) Identifying and understanding those issues which are of prima1y concern Lo the field of Christian education today. Opportunity will be provided for indi- vidual and group research in areas of persona l concern. The course will investigate current educational trends, alternative church education patterns and new forms of ministry. Elective. Offered spri ng, odd yea rs. CE 642 Youth Minister'sHome and Family Development (3) Emphasis on techn iques to balance professional ministry schedule with home and fami ly life and responsibili- ties. Includes personal nurture tech- niques, fami ly nurture techniques and development of a plan for meeting family needs in the context of being a youth ministry professional. Required of M.A. in Youth Ministry.
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