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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGION WITH CONCENTRATION IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Purpose

The Bachelor of Arts degree program with emphasis on Christian Education is designed to prepare students to work as ministers of Christian education, including youth pastor and other ministry positions.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. Understand basic principles of Christian education that are biblically and theologically sound.
2. Identify the principles of organization and administration related to the educational ministry of the church.
3. Articulate a personal philosophy of education that includes the role and function of the teacher, learner, curriculum, method, and purpose.
4. Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of effective age-sensitive Bible teaching methods that incorporate all learning-styles.
5. Verbalize the major developments, problems, and issues in each stage of life cycle and each stage of faith development.
General Education Courses 48 Credit Hours
GE 101 English Composition 3
GE 102 Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research 3
GE 103 Origins of the Modern World: World History 3
GE 104 United States History 3
GE 105 Public Speaking 3
GE 106 General Psychology 3
GE 107 Introduction to Philosophy and Christian Ethics 3
GE 108 Introduction to Sociology 3
GE 109 Political Science 3
GE 110 College Algebra 3
GE 111 Intercultural Communication 3
GE 112 Principles of Economics 3
GE 113 Introduction to Anthropology 3
GE 114 Globalization 3
GE 115 Principles of Leadership 3
GE 116 Law and Criminal Justice 3
Core Studies 45 Credit Hours
BS 301 Interpretation of the Bible 3
CC 405 Introduction to Christian Counseling 3
CE 202 Introduction to Christian Education 3
CH 201 Introduction to Church History 3
CM 311 Introduction to Music Ministry 3
EV 201 Introduction to Evangelism 3
NT 101 Introduction to New Testament 3
NT 102 Life of Christ 3
NT 303 Acts and Pauline Epistles 3
OT 101 Introduction to Old Testament 3
OT 203 Pentateuch 3
OT 403 History of Israel 3
TH 201 Bible Doctrines I 3
TH 205 Bible Doctrines II 3
TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life 3
Concentration Courses 21 Credit Hours
CE 203 Sunday School Ministry 3
CE 303 Christian Education for Youth 3
CE 304 Christian Education for Children 3
CE 407 Introduction to Principles of Teaching 3
CE 408 History of Christian Education 3
CE 416 Educational Administration and Management 3
PT 452 Introduction to Educational Ministry 3
Field Practicum 3 Credit Hours
FP 310 Field Practicum I 1.5
FP 311 Field Practicum II 1.5
Free Electives 6 Credit Hours
Total 123
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