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This course is a comprehensive, integrative approach to the education and transformation of a congregation, beginning with biblical foundations and ending with the tools needed to educate and transform a congregation into a holy people today. Topics range from developmental theories to pedagogical techniques. The course involves the practice of education and formation and so requires that a student currently be in an approved ministry setting. Prerequisite: MDIV-500

This course is a comprehensive, integrative approach to the discipleship, education, and transformation of Christian communities. Students will evaluate diverse formational theories and practices as they construct a practical theology for corporate spiritual formation appropriate to diverse communal contexts. Prerequisite: THEO-630

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. Corequisite: SPIR-622

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. This course is only offered as part of the Accelerated Master Divinity program. Prerequisites: REL-521. Corequisite: SPIR-622.