Course Descriptions Core Courses (required) EDD 80 I HISTORY OF BIBLICAL EDU- CATION (2) History of the Christian Church's educa- tion ministry traced through the educa- tional approaches of the Hebrew nation, the ear ly Christians, the Roman Catholic Church, the Protestant Reformation and the modern era of the church. Special at- tention given to the development history of certai n agencies, such as the Sunday School, the Christian school movement and the history of current educational practices of the church, such as age- level ministries and professional, vocational staff. EDD 802 PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (2) An advanced investigation of the western and eastern phi losophical bases for the educational ministries of the church. The ways in which educational ideas and prac- tices are shaped by philosophical systems and specific philosophers discussed. EDD 803 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND CHRISTIAN NURTURE (3) Principles and characteristics of life-span development with particular attention to cognit ive , moral, psychosocial , values-com- mitment, affective, and physical develop- mental theories and research; Investigation of relationships between development and spiritual growth; Implications of develop- mental characteristics for nur ture in the family and in church-related ministries. EDD 804 ADMIN ISTRATIVE ORGANI- ZATION AND LEADERSH IP (3) An investigation of current theories and principles of effective administration with an emphasis on the integration of adminis- trative theory with theology. Administra- t ive and leadership patterns analyzed relat - ing to the minist ries of churches, para- church agencies, and religious institutions.
EDD 805 MODELS OF TEACH ING (2) A laboratory course for developing a rep- ertoire of teachi ng ski lls and strategies based on several contemporary modes. Provides an opportunity for students to discuss issues and questions fundamental to teaching. EDD 806 INTEGRATION OF FA ITH, LEARNING & LIFE (3) An investigation of the models of integra- tion which serve to incorporate the var- ious discipl ines of study appropriat e to Christian education into an evangelical Christ ian theology in a cons istent and Bibli- cal fashion. Also to be considered are the broader implications of such an integration as the church int erfaces with societ y as a whole. This required course will explore several areas and levels of integration in Christian education in o rder to introduce t he nature and scope of the task to be continued in the student's choice of doc- toral emphasis.
Spirit in relationship to the teacher-learn- ing process and Old Testament and New Testament educational institutions. Focus on families or specific age level possible. 821 Integrat ion of theology and educational process 4 822 Principles of teaching 2 824 Curriculum design and development 2 826 Cross-cultural learning 2 828 Intergenerational learning 2 823 Semi nar in educational processes 4
WORLD VIEW: Elective courses to be taken from ex isting 700 or 800 level courses in philosophy of religion, church history, missions or intercultural studies from Tal bot Theological Semi nary and School of Theology or the School of Inter- cultural Studies and World Missions. (4 units) Emphasis (Choose one) 14 units
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATIONAL PROCESS Research
7 units
Add itional Courses to be Used as Electives with Approval of Advisor: See catalog for prerequisites. RPSY 5 I O Motivation RPSY 5 13 Sensation and perception RPSY 530 History and systems of psychology
3 2 2
502 Statistics
888 Research design
890 Dissertation research seminar
3 3
48 units plus dissertation
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3 3 3
Spiritual Development Emphasis This emphasis will focus on the
RPSY 551 Personality I RPSY 553 Personalit y II
integrative relationship between areas of human development and spiritual maturity. Sources for areas of human development are the research studies in the literature and the main source for spiritual develop- ment is biblical. The emphasis is t hus pri- marily integrative in its approach and scope. The belief that all truth is God's truth is central to this emphasis as "secular " studies are scrut inized for t heir relevance to the establishment and advancement of spiritual maturity in the life of individuals of all ages and in a family context. 83 1 Cognitive, physical development 2 832 Psycho-social, affective development 2 833 Moral and value development 2 835 Christian faith development 4 837 Integration of theological and developmental research 4 Educational Processes Emphasis This emphasis wil l focus on the educa- tional process in relation to the purpose of education, principles of teaching, human growth, t he nature of learning and the dynamics of groups in a variet y of situa- tions. Consideration given to the teaching ministry of Jesus for pri nciples and pro- cesses of educat ion, ministry of the Holy
RPSY 604 Learning and Motivation 3 RPSY 606 Developmental psychology 3 RPSY 608 Social psychology 3 RPSY 610 Development of religious understanding in children and adolescents 3 RPSY 6 11 Research in religious behavior 2 RPSY 622 Attitudes, values and belief 2 RPTI 721 The nature and scope of integration 3 RPTI 722 Systems of integration 3 RPTI 741 Guilt, conscience and socialization 2 RPTI 745 Maturity: psychological and theological perspectives 2 RPTI 748 Christian community 3 RPTI 750 Perspectives on human nature 2 ICS 502 Social Organization 2 ICS 520 Interpersonal and lntercultural Adjustment 2 ICS 550 Christianity and Culture 2 ICS 56 1 Topics in Applied Cultural Anthropology 2 ICS 562 Cultural Change 2 ICS 622 lnt ercul tural Communication 2 ICS 706 Ideological Confiict 2 ICS 761 Sex Roles in Society 2
Research Courses (required) EDD 502 STAT ISTICS (3)
Concepts and techniques involved in the analysis and interpretation of clinical and research data. Lecture and laboratory cov- eri ng descriptive and inferential statistics. Major topics include correlation and re- gression, tests of significance and introduc- t ion to analysis of variance. Both paramet- ric and non-parametric approaches are covered. Instruction assumes undergrad- uate background in statistics. (Same as RPSY 502) EDD 880 DIRECTED RESEARCH ( 1-4) Individual study, directed reading or field research into topic of student interest. Such study must be done with t he approv- al and supervision of a faculty professor of record. The st udent is expected to submit a detailed course proposal and bibliogra- phy on a learning contract form available from the admiss ions and records offi ce.
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