Department of Christian Education Charles O Bradshaw. PhD . Chair Faculty Associate Professors: Bradshaw, Dirks, Wilson Assistant Professor·: Johnson The aim of the depa1·tment of Christian education 1s that of developing Christian educato1·s who understand the significance of an educational ministry and who possess the skills necessar·y to function as Christian educators. To this end, cour·se offerings have been designed to blend theory and practice Most elective cour·ses are de signed for tracking to accommodate the student's vocational spec1al1zat1on. Administration CE 500 INTRODUCTION TO MINISTRY (2) lnvest1gat1on into b1bl1cal principles of m1n- 1stry; development of a philosophy of m1n- 1stry and its relation to a multi-staff con text. D1scuss1on of personal and profes sional growth, family life, relat1onsh1p with staff boards and total life management. Development of creative problem solving, dec1s1on-mak1ng and time management skills. Elective. CE 510 STUDIES IN ADMINISTRATION (2) Designed for those with l1m1ted back grounds 1n educational adm1nistrat1on. Content selected on the basis of defic1en c1es. Adm1ss1on by signature only.
Educational and Developmental - Age-Level Specialization CE 520 STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (2) Designed for those with l1m1ted back grounds in psychological foundations of ministry. Content selected on the basis of deficiencies. Admission by signature only. CE 52 1 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDA TIONS OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRYAND LIFESTYLE (4) Investigating into the major issues of edu cational psychology including growth and development, learning theory, motivation, 1ndiv1dual differences, self-concept, human nature, determinism, social 1nteract1on, maladjustment, d1sc1pl1ne, moral influence and retention. Discussion of the major the ories and theorists of psychology. Integra tion of theology and psychology an empha sis. Also 1nvest1gat1on into personality de velopment as it relates to Christian growth and lifestyle. Presrnbed for MA (CE.) students. CE 623 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS IN EDUCATION (2) Theory of testing and the functions of measur·ements in rel1g1ous education. Su pervised practice in the use and interpre tation of specific tests and measurement devices relevant to the educational pro gram of the church. Elective. CE 625-626 MINISTRY THROUGH SPE CIAL EDUCATION (2,2) Educational procedur·es useful in Christian instruction of the deaf and blind ( 625). An intensive study and survey of the mentally retarded and the emotionally disturbed as well as the gifted, with emphasis upon edu cational techniques and methodology (626). The development of a program of Chr·istian educat ion within the local church a major portion of the course. Elect ive.
CE 51 I FOUNDATIONS OF LEADER SHIP (2) Investigation into leadership theory and practice leading to the development of a b1bl1ocentric philosophy of leader-ship; practice 1n basic leadership skills; study of application of concepts 1n the church and parachurch agencies. Presrnbed for M.A. (CE.) students. CE 512 EDUCATION ADMINISTRA TION (4) An analysis of administrative principles and processes as they apply to the church and parachurch ag nc1es. Special attention to the relation of adm1n1strat1ve functions and ministry. Presrnbed for MD1v (CE. ma JOrs), MA (CE.) students and MA (M.FM.) students. CE 513 WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN MINIS TRY (Same as PT 613) (2) An 1nvest1gat1on of the role of women 1n ministry and leadership 1n the light of Srnp ture and current trends. Assessment of role expectancies and role relat1onsh1ps. Elective. CE 610 LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIPS (Same as PT 710) (2) Cons1derat1on of interpersonal relations between members of a multiple staff as well as management principles 1n chur·ch related groups. Elective. CE 61 I BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIO IN EDUCATION (2) The management of program develop ment, financial affairs, proper-ty. office work, personnel and public relations. Deals with the respons1bd1t1es of pastor, director of Christian education and other person nel. Elective. CE 6 12 MISSIONARY EDUCATION (2) Objectives, programming, activ1t1es and administrative methods of 1mplement1ng a program of missionary education. lnvest1- gat1on into the auxiliary organization of the church's educational program through which m1ss1ons are taught. Elect ive.
CE 61 3 PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (2) Consideration of essential elements in cur riculum formation. Intensive study of var ied existing curricula. Analysis of contem porary trends in curriculum production. Elective. CE 6 14 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT (2) Study of design and building for the wor ship , education and fellowship functions of the church. Basic procedures 1n budding and remodeling. Projections, evaluation and purchase of equipment for these func tions. Elective. CE 683 CAMP LEADERSHIP (2) The philosophy. objectives, administration, program and leadership of a church-relat ed camp. The use of worship, study, crafts, recreation and counseling in church camp ing. Invest igation into trends of camping, centralized and decentralized camping. Techniques 1n planning and directing a camp program, 1nclud1ng counselor train ing. Elective. CE 684 CAMP AND CONFERENCE (2) An advanced course 1n camping adminis tration, programming and staff relat1on sh1ps. The student will be involved 1n a di rect work project at a local Christian camp with faculty-staff supervision. Elective. CE 735 CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCA TION (2) Research into the primary administrative patterns of the Chr·istian college and inves tigation into major practices in governance. History and trends of Bible institutes, Bible colleges, Chr·istian liber·al arts colleges and theological seminaries. Elective.
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