Exploring how people learn and how best to teach them provides insights into the skills of effective teaching. Further, study provides the background to build effective teaching plans and programs. Learning the power of the computer as an assistant to the key relational aspect of teaching enables the student to present powerful and motivational lessons and perform leadership activities.
The administrative aspects of an effective Christian Education program are learned in the classroom and on the field through various field experiences. Students select one of six ministry concentrations: Early Childhood, Childhood, Youth, Adult, Administrative Integration, or Education Administration Principalship.
Changes in concentration may be made at any stage of the program. Each concentration course focuses on practical skills for teaching and leading toward Christian maturity.
Benchmarks for effective teaching are compiled and assessed throughout the program so the student arrives with a Bachelor’s degree equipped and focused for making a difference in the church.
A graduate of the Christian Education program will demonstrate the ability to:
| 1. | Use the skills learned in Biblical Interpretation to identify biblical lessons and determine appropriate application to specific age level classes. |
| 2. | Design and implement lesson objectives and lesson plans to assist in guiding teaching and learning activities. |
| 3. | Use technology to design, produce, and present teaching materials for various age levels. |
| 4. | Choose and employ different methods available for teaching and learning. |
| 5. | Encourage the use of gifts and skills within the student for the greatest positive impact in the Church and its mission. |
| 6. | Explore how people develop spiritually and to build systems of teaching and learning that contribute to spiritual development. |
| 7. | Encourage the student to be effective and supportive members of the total pastoral team. |
Foundational Studies
| General Education | 48 units |
| Bible and Theology | 32 units |
| Free Electives | 18 units |
Christian Education Major
| Essentials of Ministry (MINS101) | 2 |
| Educational Psychology (CEDU310) | 3 |
| Principles and Methods of CE (CEDU241) | 3 |
| Foundations of Education (CEDU301) | 3 |
| Educational Administration (CEDU450) | 3 |
| Christian Education Internship (CEDU475) | 3 |
| Philosophy of Christian Education (CEDU472) | 3 |
| Christian Education Electives | 4 |
| Concentration Choose one of the following areas: | 6 |
Early Childhood Education:
| Early Childhood I (CEDU101a) | 3 |
| Early Childhood II (CEDU101b) | 3 |
Christian Education of Children:
| Christian Education of Children I (CEDU121a) | 3 |
| Christian Education of Children II (CEDU121b) | 3 |
Christian Education of Youth:
| Christian Education of Youth (CEDU391) | 3 |
| Youth Ministry Skills (YMIN175) | 3 |
| Total units for Christian Education Major | 30 |
| Total units for Program | 128 |
