G-27 TALBOT
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Christian Education
CE 616 Principles of Curriculum Development (2)
hood education. Emphasis given to basic teaching and ministering skills. Elective.
Chair: Michael]. Anthony, Ed.D.
FACULTY Professor: Brooks Associate Professors: Anthony, Dirks, Radcliffe, Wilson Assistant Professor: Johnson Instructor: Garland, Schroeder OBJECTIVES The aim of the department of Christian education is that of developing Christian ed ucators who understand the significance of an educational ministry and who possess the skills necessary to function as Christian educators. To this end, course offerings have been designed to blend theory and practice. Most elective courses are de signed for tracking to accommodate the stu dent's vocational specialization. CE 511 Foundations ofLeadership (2) Investigation into leadership theory and practice leading to the development of a bib liocentric philosophy of leadership; practice in basic leadership skills; study of applica tion of concepts in the church and parachurch agencies. Prescribed for M.A. (C.E.) students. CE 512 Education Administration (3) An analysis of administrative principles and processes as they apply to the church and parachurch agencies. Special attention to the relation of administrative functions and ministry. Prescribed for M.Div. (C.E.), M.A. Min. (C.E.), M.A. (C.E.) and M.A. (M.F.M.) students. CE 513 Women in Christian Ministry (2) An investigation of the role of women in ministry and leadership in the light of Scrip ture and current trends. Assessment of role expectancies and role relationships. Elective. COURSES ADMINISTRATION CE 612 Missionary Education (2) 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 Elective.
Consideration of essential elements in cur riculum formation. Intensive study of varied existing curricula. Analysis of contemporary trends in curriculum production. Elective. CE 683 Camp Leadership (2) The philosophy, objectives, administration, program and leadership of a church-related camp. The use ofworship, study, crafts, recreation and counseling in church camping. Investigation into trends of camping, central ized and decentralized camping. Techniques in planning and directing a camp program, in cluding counselor training. Elective. EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL -AGE LEVEL SPECIALIZATION CE 521 Psychological Foundations of Christian Ministry and Lifestyle (3) Investigation into the major issues of ed ucational psychology including growth and development, learning theory, motivation, individual differences, self-concept, human nature, determinism, social interaction, mal adjustment, discipline, moral influence and retention. Discussion of the major theories and theorists of psychology. Integration of theology and psychology an emphasis. Also investigation into personality development as it relates to Christian growth and lifestyle. Prescribed for M.A. (C.E.) students. CE 550 Life Span Development in Ministry (3) A survey of human developmental re search with attention given to physical, cog nitive, socio-emotional, moral, and faith as pects as they all relate to spiritual develop ment as a basis for a holistic Christian education ministry. Prescribed for M.A.C.E. program. CE 557 Moral and Faith Development in Ministry (2) An advanced study of the leading theo ries of moral and faith development with at tention directed toward implication for in tentional education ministries that develop a Biblical values system. Prescribed for re duced M.A.C.E. program. CE 653 Childhood Development and Education (2) The child from birth to 12 years with em phasis on development of moral and religious values, cognitive processes and social rela tionships. In addition, an analysis is made of home and church ministries related to child-
CE 661 Youth Development and Education (2)
Finding and meeting adolescent needs, writing objectives for youth ministry, lead ership of learning experiences and outreach experiences, disciple-building and review of available resources. Development of per sonal plans for ministry. Elective. CE 662 Youth Leadership (2) Emphasis on the leadership role in the local church, college campuses and mission field. Development of a youth leadership pro gram within the local church. Study of extra church organizations and parent-teen rela tionships and ministry emphasized. Elective. CE 678 Adult Development and Education (2) A study of issues and developmental tasks of adults. Attention to the ministry of meeting the needs and utilizing the poten tial of adults. Elective. EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES, METHODOLOGY AND SPECIAL SKILLS CE 601 Educational Ministry in the Church (3) Analysis of ministries of edification as they relate to the personal, the congregation al and the administrative aspects of ministry with people of all ages. Focus is on the ex planation of various methods and resources available for ministry and on the develop ment of individual skills in communicating and leading in these ministries. Prescribed for M.A. (C.E.), M.A. (M.F.M.), M.A. (Min.), M.A. (B./T.S.), and M.Div. students. CE 621 Philosophy ofMinistry I (2) Investigation into the theological, histori cal and philosophical foundations which un derlie Christian ministry. Designed to aid stu dents in forming a foundation in which to re spond to crucial issues in ministry. Prescribed for M.A. (C.E.) and M.A. (M.F.M.) and M.Div. (C.E. non-thesis) students. CE 622 Philosophy ofMinistry II (2) Investigation of current practices of min istry through an analytical perspective. Designed to help the minister evaluate min istries and respond with remedial or enrich ment strategies. Prerequisite: C.E. 621 or equivalent. Prescribed for M.A. (C.E.) and M.A. (M.F.M.) and M.Div. (C.E. non-thesis) students.
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