CED - Christian Education

This course introduces foundational spiritual practices for a life of Christian discipleship. Special attention is given to individual and corporate practice of Scripture, prayer, fasting, sabbath, and worship.

This course builds upon the foundational spiritual practices introduced in CED-201. Students will explore pathways to connect with God and practice related spiritual disciplines including silence and solitude, study, and service individually and corporately.

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 course exploring the methods of teaching the Bible to youth and adults seeking life change. The course content includes learning theory, teaching methods, and small group leadership skills. As part of the course each student completes a segment of practice teaching both in and out of the classroom which is evaluated professionally with an eye toward improvement. Prerequisites BIL-101 and BIL-102.

An investigation of the history, philosophy, and psychology of Christian Education and an examination of methodology, equipment, and materials needed for effective implementation in the local church (or similar setting). The course addresses the changing role of the Christian education worker in the church today, introduces the student to career options in this field, and provides a foundation for other courses in the Christian Education major.

An investigation of the history, philosophy, and psychology of Christian Education and an examination of the methodology, equipment, and materials needed for effective implementation in the local church. The course addresses the role of the pastor in enhancing education in the local church, administering a program of Christian Education, and recruiting and training volunteers. Various models of Christian education in the contemporary church are also considered. Co-requisite: CED-255P.

Each student will be involved in practical experiences in a local ministry setting providing the student with a "laboratory" for the application of Christian education principles taught in the co-requisite course. Co-requisite: CED-255.

This course will explore the history and philosophy of Christian Education as well as the equipment and materials needed for effective implementation in the local church. Students will examine various models and methods of Christian Education in the contemporary church for a range of demographic groups. The course addresses the role of the pastor in enhancing education in the local church, administering a program of Christian Education, and recruiting and training volunteers. Each student will participate in a ministry practicum applying the Christian Education principles taught in this course.

This course builds upon the foundational spiritual practices introduced in CED-201 and CED-202. Students will develop a personal rule of life for maintaining spiritual discipline and growth and will continue to practice spiritual disciplines individually and corporately.

This course examines educational psychology, pedagogical theory, and curriculum development for the purpose of teaching the Bible for spiritual and life transformation. This Theory and Practice course requires at least 25% of the assigned out of class work to be completed in a ministry setting. Prerequisites: BIL 202 and THE 233.

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

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 children and family ministry internship is an opportunity for students to gain experience in children or family ministry under the supervision of a children or family ministry director. Internships require 42 hours of service during a 10-week or 5-week term. Students will meet regularly with their ministry supervisor, receive coaching from their faculty supervisor, and submit self-evaluation and reflection reports as assigned. The course may be repeated for credit up to 3 times.

In this capstone course, the student will explore how those involved in children's ministry may effect change in the lives of children and in the parish setting as a whole. The student will learn how to plan, organize and lead an effective children's ministry. Instruction will be given regarding leadership and service on boards and committees, relationships with children, parents, peers and supervisors, and the recruiting and training of lay volunteers.

A study of the relationship of the church and the home in the joint enterprise of strengthening the family, nurturing children and bringing them to mature Christian discipleship. Attention is given to current problems facing the family and to strategies that Christian parents and Christian educators can employ in an attempt to resolve these issues. Prerequisite: CED-255.

This course examines strategies for effective verbal, visual, and virtual communication to children and their families. Strategies will be developed and practiced for common communication needs in children and family ministry settings, including large group, small group, and interpersonal communication. This Theory and Practice course requires at least 25% of the assigned out of class work to be completed in a ministry setting. Prerequisites: CED-340.

This course focuses on leading and managing a Christian Education program. Emphasis is placed on recruiting, training, motivating and supervising volunteers, budgeting and managing finances in the local church, curriculum planning, office administration, designing and furnishing learning facilities, and working with other professional staff.

This course focuses on leading and managing a children's ministry. Emphasis is placed on recruiting, training, motivating and supervising volunteers, budgeting and managing finances in the local church, curriculum planning, office administration, designing and furnishing learning facilities, and working with other professional staff. Prerequisites: CED-255.

The course investigates the historical, biblical, psychological, and educational foundations of Christian Education. The course analyzes the roles of the pastor and other church leaders in directing a program of Christian Education in a local church. Various models of Christian Education are evaluated.

This course builds upon prior introduction to Christian Education in the church to focus specifically on the intentional discipleship of children and their families. Students will critically compare educational philosophies, cultural norms, and theories related to faith formation in children and families. Prerequisites: REL-545.

This course builds upon prior introduction to Christian Education in the church to focus specifically on the intentional discipleship of youth and their families. Students will critically compare educational philosophies, cultural norms, and theories related to faith formation in youth and families. A professional ministry position is required for the completion of the course. Prerequisites: REL-545.

This course presents fundamental concepts of the philosophy of Christian Education from the Bible, significant figures in the history of Christian Education, and contemporary theories of learning.

This course presents fundamental concepts of the philosophy of Christian Education from the Bible, significant figures in the history of Christian Education, and contemporary theories of learning.

This course presents fundamental concepts of the philosophy of Christian Education from the Bible, significant figures in the history of Christian Education, and contemporary theories of learning.