A course presenting geographical, theological,
biblical and current perspectives of Children’s
Ministries which are beyond the scope of courses
within the major disciplines of the department.
Prerequisite: CED/CCE 342
CCE 342. Christian Education of Children (3)
A study of the characteristics, interests and
needs of children under twelve years of age.
Emphasis is placed on the organization,
administration, methods, and materials of the
children’s division of the church.
CCE 345. Children’s Ministry Programming (3)
This course will seek to provide students with
an understanding of the major components of a
successful church-based children’s program.
Included will be the design and implementation
of the children’s church; Sunday school and
alternatives; Children’s crusades and/or VBS;
various age level clubs; choir programs and
evangelism opportunities. The student will also
be exposed to the latest resources available for
each of these areas of ministry. Prerequisite:
CED/CCE 342.
CCE 346. Children’s Ministry Methods (3)
The course is an exploration and assessment of
various contemporary teaching methods designed
to convey biblical knowledge to children on
their intellectual and interest levels.
Prerequisite: CED/CCE 342.
CCE 361. Child Evangelism (2)
This course is a study of principles,
programming and strategy needed in today’s
culture to develop an evangelizing children’s
ministry. An emphasis will be placed upon
practical application within the church setting
by the church leadership. Prerequisite: CED/CCE
342.
CCE 420. Pastoring Children (3)
This course will guide the student in
formulating a pastoral approach to children’s
ministry. Included in this will be development
of a biblically-based philosophy of children’s
ministry; an examination of key sections of
scripture leading to the development of a
biblical view of children; and the development
of a pastoral approach to ministry to families,
including those who have special needs children.
Prerequisite: CED/CCE 342.
CCE 421. Models of Children’s Ministry (3)
This course is an examination of contemporary
models of children’s ministry, considering their
theological bases and ministry implications. The
objectives, leadership styles, decision-making
processes, program approaches and relevant
resources of various models will be considered.
Prerequisite: CED/CCE 342.
