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This course will provide theoretical foundations and practical strategies for teaching children in the church. Based on current research and models of effective teaching, students will design lessons and engage in practice teaching under the supervision of the professor. Critiques and suggestions for improvement will be provided by the professor and by fellow students.

A study of the characteristics of various age levels of children and some of the methods, materials, and programs for ministering to them through the local church. Prerequisite: CED-255

The student will complete twelve weeks of Christian Education ministry in a local church (or similar setting) with mentoring by a professional Christian Education worker and supervision by a professor from the university. Prerequisite: CED-255.

The student will complete twelve weeks of Christian Education ministry in a local church (or similar setting) with mentoring by a professional Christian Education worker and supervision by a professor from the university. The student will be expected to teach or give leadership to a significant group (or ministry) throughout the course of this practicum. Prerequisite: CED-357.

The student will complete twelve weeks of Christian Education ministry in a local church (or similar setting) with mentoring by a professional Christian Education worker and supervision by a professor from the university. The student will be expected to teach or give leadership to a significant group (or ministry) and to gain experience in additional areas of leadership which were not included in CED-357 and CED-358. Prerequisite: CED-358.

This course explores the curriculum design process for Christian education of children, youth, and adults. We consider methods for assessing needs, developing a scope and sequence, projecting outcomes, and objectives. Writing of actual curriculum sessions is included as well. Prerequisite: CED-255.

The student will complete twelve weeks of children's ministry in a local church (or similar setting) with mentoring by a professional children's ministry worker and supervision by a professor from the university. Prerequisite: CED-255.

The student will complete twelve weeks of children's ministry in a local church (or similar setting) with mentoring by a professional children's ministry worker and supervision by a professor from the university. The student will be expected to teach or give leadership to a significant group (or ministry) throughout the course of this practicum. Prerequisite: CED-361.

The student will complete twelve weeks of children's ministry in a local church (or similar setting) with mentoring by a professional children's ministry worker and supervision by a professor from the university. The student will be expected to teach or give leadership to a significant group (or ministry) and to gain experience in additional areas of leadership which were not included in CED-361 and CED-362. Prerequisite: CED-362.