A study of the basic principles and practices of
organizing, administering, and supervising a
balanced program of Christian Education. All the
educational agencies of the church will be
included. The functions of the board of
Christian Education and the role of church
workers will be considered including the work of
the director of Christian Education.
CED 252. History and Philosophy of Christian
Education (3)
A brief survey of the historical roots of
Christian Education including Hebrew, Greek, and
Roman systems. Christian Education is then
traced from the beginning of the Christian era
through the Sunday School movement to recent
developments. Concurrently, religious and
secular educational philosophies will be
compared. Designed to aid students to form a
biblical philosophy of Christian Education.
CED 300. Religion Colloquy (1)
Weekly discussion of selected topics to be
continued throughout the semester. Not open to
freshmen.
CED 320. Multiple Staff Ministry (3)
Students will review the ministry roles of a
church staff and will seek to understand the
basic concepts of human relationships in the
context of ministry. Through personality profile
tests students will seek a better understanding
of their personal development and role as a
staff member. Psychological and scriptural
approaches to resolving conflict will be
considered.
CED 321. Music in Christian Education (2)
A course designed to instruct the student in
integrating music into all church activities,
developing music in churches through the church
music school and the multiple choir systems.
Graded music is studied for use in Sunday
School, Vacation Bible School, and other
Christian Education ministries.
CED 340. Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
(3)
This course briefly surveys the human life-span
and relates this to moral and faith development.
A Christian perspective of Piaget and Kohlberg
will be considered. Christian discipleship will
be examined seeking implications for Christian
Education in the life of the individual and
church. Each student will seek to develop a
theology of Christian spiritual formation.
CED 341. Principles of Teaching in Christian
Education (3)
The relation of the teaching-learning process to
Christian Education. How to study the Bible and
teach it to individuals in relationship to their
interests and needs. Observations and practice
teaching are required.
CED 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.
CED 343. Multisensory Education (3)
A presentation, demonstration, and discussion of
various types of audiovisual methods.
Preparation, application, and evaluation of
multisensory aids will be given. The use and
care of equipment are also included.
CED 344. Social Recreation (3)
A study of the qualifications of recreation
leaders and of the organization and promotion of
recreational activities for all age groups.
Emphasis is on socials, crafts, and summer camp
activities.
CED 365. Internship I (2)
In this internship the student will carry out an
intensive field experience in Christian
Education. This internship must be conducted in
a church. A total of 100 hours of work in a
local church or another Christian Education
situation approved by the Department Chair is
required. Prerequisite: CED 241, THE 230, major
in Christian Education, and junior
classification or permission of the professor.
CED 442. Christian Education of Adults (3)
A course to introduce students to the
characteristics and expanding needs of young,
middle-aged, and older adults in a continuing
program of adult Christian Education. Special
emphasis is placed on the role of parents and
the home in Christian Education.
CED 444. Ministry to the Family (2)
An examination of the contemporary Christian
family will be conducted. Biblical principles
will be examined, along with a study of the
whole and fragmented family within the church.
The course will also examine the methods and
programs of the church and their contribution to
the Christian home, along with the resources and
techniques available to parents.
Intergenerational ministry will also be
examined.
CED 465. Internship II (2)
In this internship the student will carry out an
intensive field experience in Christian
Education. A total of 100 hours of work in a
local church or another Christian Education
situation approved by the Department Chair is
required. Prerequisite: CED 365, THE 331, major
in Christian Education, and junior
classification or permission of the professor.
