"The demand is great for Christian education graduates. Opportunities for Christian ministries are always open for those who are willing to adjust to the demands of this career. The Christian education department is unique in the intense caring and helping that is evident in the relationships with teachers and fellow students.,, Stan Leonard Associate Professor of Christian Education
Department of Christian Education Robert Radcliffe, M.A., Chair FACULTY Associate Professor: Leonard Assistant Professors: Bevington, Confer, Radcliffe
14. Teacher credential program (elementary , 23 units) 15 . Diversified Detailed information regarding these areas of specialization may be secured in the Christian education office. (Those students not wishing to specialize in a given age level are urged to select the " director of Christian education " since it is the most general in nature.) Students desiring to enter the Christian education major must make application for acceptance into the department prior to the first semester of the junior year , or within the first eight weeks of the junior year for those entering the major as juniors. The area of specialization should be declared at that time . Applications are available in the Christian education office . Department Minor: 18 units , including 200 , 301 , one of the following : 302, 303 , 401 ; and the corresponding one unit observation laboratory. NOTE: The department encourages graduate study in preparation for most Christian education ministries . Those preparing for seminary should include a language in their study. See a depart ment advisor for details . A course of study leading to the Master of Arts degree in Christian education is available through Biola ' s graduate school , Talbot Theological Seminary. Please see page 00 for details. The general education requirement for a foreign language for those majoring in Christian education may be met by two years of high school language or the first four units of a college language. REQUIRED CORE COURSES: 200 EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH (3) Introduction to the field of Christian education to acquaint the student with its purpose , scope , functions , problems and voca tional opportunities . 220 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY (3) Inductive study applied to Biblical narrative and epistolary litera ture. 252 FOUNDATIONS OF THE TEACHING MINISTRY (3) A study of the major issues in teaching and learning that reviews the significant learning theories and their application to teaching the Bible within the context of the local church and parachurch agencies. 301 EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION (4) Leadership, administration and administrative patterns of church related agencies and the educational program of the local church . Examination and application of major principles to various programs and Christian organizations . Prerequisite : 200 or Recreation and Camp Administration 100 if a recrea tion and camp administration major (may be taken concurrently if necessary). 302 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF CHILDREN (4) Needs, characteristics , thought processes and moral development
Objectives: The Christian education major is designed to prepare its graduates for professional ministries in church and para church agencies and to provide a foundation for graduate train ing. Therefore, at the completion of this major , the student will have: realized his identity in relation to his position in Christ and his spiritual gifts and abilities ; developed his gifts and abilities related to Christian ministries ; demonstrated the essential knowl edge and skills to study Scriptures inductively and to communi cate biblical truths effectively; analyzed the contributions of our heritage in Christian education and related them to present and future goals ; established a basic philosophy of Christian educa tion which incorporates the biblical concepts of discipleship and leadership; demonstrated his ability to be sensitive to others as persons , understanding how people function in both individual and group learning experiences; developed and demonstrated his ability to function successfully in teaching roles and/or in leadership and administrative roles. Pre-major requirement: Psychology 200. Department Major: A) A Core of 30 units of specified courses , including: 200, 252 , 301 , 302 , 303 , 401, 402 , 450 , 460. Bible 220 must be taken as the Bible elective ; B) An area of specialization of 18 units . Recognizing the broad variety of ministries in the field of Christian education , the department is providing the following fifteen vocational areas from which students will select one 18-unit concentration: 1. Children ' s ministries
2. Youth ministries 3. Adult ministries
4. Director of Christian education 5. Pastoral ministries (pre-seminary) 6. Church-related camping 7. Business administration 8. Communication - print media 9. Communication - radio , T.V., film 10. Counseling 11. Intercultural ministries 12. Music 13 . Preschool teacher
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