CE Administration
This course is based upon the assumption that effective management is tied to sound leadership. Students will learn that administration is practiced inside and out on four levels: 1) personal (my relationship with myself); 2) interpersonal (my relationship with others); 3) managerial (my responsibility to get a job done with others); and 4) organizational (my need to organize people).
Christian Education Integration Seminar
This course is for M.A. in CE students who opt for Plan B (non-thesis track). It aims to relate the philosophical, historical, theological, sociological, and psychological concepts of contemporary and practical dimensions of Christian education. It serves as preparation for comprehensive examinations for the Master of Arts in Christian Education. This course should be taken in the last semester of study.
Christian Education Internship 1 and 2
These courses seek to practically apply and integrate classroom instruction into the fabric of the educational work of the church and parachurch organizations by providing opportunities for learning through experience under the guidance of qualified personnel. Interns may choose from a variety of ministry areas, whether formal or nonformal education, including: age-based ministries; family ministries; theological education; and Christian schools. Each of the internships requires a minimum involvement of four consecutive weeks totaling 162 hours of ministry involvement or a weekly ministry involvement of nine hours per week over the course of a semester.
Christian Nurture and Development of Adults
This is an introductory course of a practical nature addressing the Christian nurture and development of adults. Class discussions will center around conceptions of adult development; theological and philosophical foundations for adult development; attributes, skills, and methods of teachers of adults (e.g., mentoring/discipling); adult groups with special needs (e.g., marginalized people, young adults); approaches to adult religious education practice; and the design, administration, and evaluation of adult programs. The aims of this course are to help Christian leaders improve their theory and practice of adult education and to assist them in shaping appropriate ministries for adults.
Counseling Skills in CE
This course will encourage the students to build up their own theory of counseling based upon assigned readings, experience in experimenting with theories, and the use of the developmental model presented in this course. This course will also assist the student to integrate techniques into a conceptual framework for the practice of counseling particularly within the church setting. This course offers features that will facilitate those in the helping professions by providing a multidimensional approach to counseling that unifies biblical truths with complementary psychological concepts, principles, and methods.
Curriculum Development
This course is a study of the essential elements in the process of curriculum formation, an intensive analysis of varied existing curricula, and a discussion of contemporary trends and issues in curriculum production. Prerequisite: Educational Principles and Methods
Development-based or Family-oriented Courses
Every year, a course focusing on a particular age group or on the family is offered. Though titles vary, these courses are taught by experts in the areas of pre-schoolers, children, youth, adults, and family.
Educational Principles and Methods
This course is a study of the teaching methods and strategies based on the interplaying principles of teaching and learning. Relevant applications in practicum experiences, class observations, and evaluations are essential components of the course.
History, Philosophy, and Theology of Christian Education
This course provides a background for the philosophical and theological foundations and developments in the field of Christian education. Attention will be directed to new trends as well as current issues leading to the formulation of one’s philosophy of Christian education.
Marriage and Family Dynamics
This course provides a base for pastoral care, counseling, and intervention. Practical in content, it addresses the uniqueness of different Asian family cultures in the context of economic, social, emotional, and psychological pressures and opportunities. Students will learn how they can harness the resources of their church and Christian community to assist their family in being all God intended them to be, as well as how to facilitate seminars in family relationships.
Psychology and Sociology of Learning
This course is a study of the changes in human behavior by which skills, knowledge, and attitudes are acquired. A survey of the foremost schools of learning theories is included in order to better understand the sociological and psychological environments of individuals.
Teaching Clinic
The purpose of this course is to develop the teaching style and expand the repertoire of teaching skills of the students. This is accomplished through student participation in impromptu teaching, micro-teaching, and teaching individual lessons. The class functions as a collegial workshop where students have the freedom to experiment with teaching in a nonthreatening atmosphere. Class discussion focuses on the five elements of the teaching/learning process: 1) teacher, 2) learner, 3) content, 4) context, and 5) process. Prerequisite: Educational Principles and Methods
