CE 633-634 PRINCIPLES OF RESEARCH (1 , 1) Basic methods of educational research with assessment of each method for use in religious education. Introduction to statistical measurements. Formulation and implementation of research pro jects in ministry situations. Required of reduced M.A.C.E. stu dents. CE 638 CURRENT TRENDS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (2) Identifying and understanding those issues which are of primary concern to the field of Christian education today. Opportunity will be provided for individual and group research in areas of personal concern. The course will investigate current educational trends, alternative church education patterns and new forms of ministry. Elective. CE 641 RELIGIOUS DRAMATICS (2) The place and value of religious drama. Criteria for play selection and reading in the field . Elements of production with practical ways of making lighting equipment , costumes and set designing. Elective. CE 642 LEISURE, RECREATION AND THE CHURCH (2) Exploration into the biblical concepts of leisure and the use of leisure time. Patterns of recreational and social activities in the local church . Leadership development in recreational skills. Elective. CE 644 MUSIC IN THE CHURCH (Same as PT 644) (2) The place of music in the church's program. Criteria for the selection of appropriate music. Techniques for leading music and teaching various groups. The relationship of music to worship, instruction and fellowship. Elective. CE 645 HYMNOLOGY (Same as PT 645) (2) The historical development of hymns and hymn tunes in the several national traditions, with emphasis upon the English
The ministry of counseling in a church context. First considera tion given to the strengths , weaknesses and unresolved issues of the counselor. Focus of the course on skills in developing rela tionships , facilitating realization and encouraging responsible living. Attention given to crisis counseling as well as issues such as building a counseling ministry team. Prescribed for M.A . (C.E.) and M.A. (M .F.M.). CE 617 PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (Same as PT 717) (2) Emphasis on personal and interpersonal growth through indi vidual assignments and small group interactions. Opportunity given for spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and relational development. Required of two year M .A.C.E. students . CE 624 SMALL GROUP LEADERSHIP (Same as PT 724) (2) Roles of small groups in the church in providing fellowship, mutual ministry and edification. Skills for organizing and leading groups. Introduction to dynamics of small group interaction. CE 627 PREMARITAL PREPARATION AND COUNSELING (Same as PT 727) (2) Counseling techniques applied to dating and courtship, engage ment and premarital adjustments. Principles and structures of premarital counseling are stressed and demonstrated. Emphasis on the use ofTJTA, Prepare and Family History analysis. Prere quisite: CE 522 or permission ofprofessor. Prescribed for M .A . (M.F .M.) students . CE 628 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING (Same as PT 728) (4) Advanced course dealing with problems and conflicts within marriage and family settings. Counseling methods and practical behavioral methods from a scriptural context designed to meet problems and conflicts; conducted via demonstrations, case stud ies and counseling involvement. Prerequisite: CE 522 and 627 and permission from the department chairman . Prescribed for M .A. (M .F.M .) students . Elective . CE 629 GROUP COUNSELING AND THERAPY (Same as PT 729) (2) 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. Prerequisite: CE 624. Elective. CE 673 BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAMILY (Same as PT 773)(2) Relating biblical teachings about marriage , family and human relationships to the nuclear and extended families , early marriage and parenting skills. Prescribed for M .A . (M.F.M.) students. Elective . CE 674 THE MINISTER AND HIS FAMILY (2) (Same as PT 774) A consideration of the special and unique problems faced by vocational Christian workers and their families. Includes all phases of occupational Christian ministry . Elective. CE 675 FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION IN THE LOCAL CHURCH (Same as PT 775) (4) Objectives, organization and administration of a program of family life education in the local church. Includes an analysis of current trends in family life education. Prescribed for M .A. (M.F.M.) students.
hymn; evaluation and use of hymns. Elective. CE 647 CONGREGATIONAL AND CHORAL CONDUCTING (Same as PT 647) (2)
Instruction in the fundamentals of the conductor ' s art, beginning with the simple rhythms and advancing to the larger forms of church music. Elective. CE 648 RELIGIOUS JOURNALISM (2) The fundamental principles and basic forms of writing. Attention to writing for newspapers, denominational and interdenomina tional publications, radio and television. The writing of drama for Christian magazines. The value, principles, planning and promo tion of church publicity. The place of public relations in the life of the church . Practice in preparation of bulletins , news releases , promotional letters and display advertising. Emphasis on direct mail, radio and television. Elective. CE 649 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (2) Administration of the audio-visual program for the local church. Methods for use of materials for various age levels. Study of equipment and source materials, principles and practices. Elective. CE 730-731 CREATIVE PERSONALITY FOR MINISTRY (2, 2) Development of a more creative personality and lifestyle. Em phasis given to creative personhood, problem solving and pre senting. Study into the value of creativity in the ministry . One or more sections may be offered each year with different emphasis. MINISTERIAL COUNSELING AND FAMILY MINISTRIES CE 522 COUNSELING MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH (4)
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