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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.