"The Christian education program is committed to preparing students for ministry . .. not just filling notebooks. A strong biblical foundation is laid and integrated with solid theory. From this base, practical ministry skills are drawn to equip Christian leaders for a variety of leadership roles.,, Dennis Dirks Assistant Professor of Christian Education Department of Christian
Education Charles 0. Bradshaw, Ph.D., Chair
FACULTY Associate Professor: Wright Assistant Professors: Bradshaw, Johnson, Dirks
The aim of the department of Christian education is that of developing Christian educators 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 designed for tracking to accommodate the student's vocational specialization. ADMINISTRATION CE 500 INTRODUCTION TO MINISTRY (Sarne as PT 500) (2) Investigation into biblical principles of ministry; development of a philosophy of ministry and its relation to a multi-staff context. Discussion of personal and professional growth, family life, relationship with staff boards and total life management. De velopment of creative problem solving, decision-making and time management skills. Elective. CE 510 STUDIES IN ADMINISTRATION (2) Designed for those with limited backgrounds in educational administration. Content selected on the basis of deficiencies. Admission by signature only: CE 511 FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP (4) Investigation into leadership theory and practice leading to the development of a bibliocentric philosophy of leadership; practice in basic leadership skills; study of application of concepts in the church and parachurch agencies. Prescribed for M.A. (C.E.) students. CE 512 EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION (4) 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. majors), M.A. (C.E.) students and M.A. (M.F.M.) students. CE 513 WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (Same as PT 613) (2) An investigation of the role of women in ministry and leadership in the light of Scripture and current trends. Assessment of role
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expectancies and role relationships. Elective. CE 610 LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIPS (Same as PT 715) (2)
Consideration of interpersonal relations between members of a multiple staff as well as management principles in church related groups. Elective. CE 611 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN EDUCATION (2) The management of program development, financial affairs, property, office work, personnel and public relations. Deals with the responsibilities of pastor, director of Christian education and other personnel. Elective. CE 612 MISSIONARY EDUCATION (2) Objectives, programming, activities and administrative methods of implementing a program of missionary education. Investiga tion into the auxiliary organization of the church's educational program through which missions are taught. Elective.
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