Fall 2013

Church and Family Ministries

Childhood Education

During the first five years of a child's life, developmental foundations are laid for a lifetime of learning and spiritual growth. This course will explore biblical approaches to working with and teaching preschoolers in any setting, but with an emphasis on ministry in the local church.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room :

Notes : This is a multi-media online class. The majority of our classes are in this format.

Meeting Dates: 09/13/13-09/13/13
09/14/13-09/14/13
10/04/13-10/04/13
10/05/13-10/05/13
11/08/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisite : CERTO
Room : P 211B
P 211B
P 211B
P 211B
P 211B
P 211B

Attention will be given to planning and operating programs for preschoolers in the church and during the week. The roles and work of the preschool minister, weekday and parents' day out director will be studied from a biblical worldview and observed through time spent in the Naylor Children's Center.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 204

During the first five years of a child's life, developmental foundations are laid for a lifetime of learning and spiritual growth. This course will explore biblical approaches to working with and teaching preschoolers in any setting, but with an emphasis on ministry in the local church.

Meeting Dates: 09/13/13-09/13/13
09/14/13-09/14/13
10/04/13-10/04/13
10/05/13-10/05/13
11/08/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 211B
P 211B
P 211B
P 211B
P 211B
P 211B

Using the teachings of Jesus in regards to the importance of the child as a framework for the study, the student will explore the philosophies, principles, and techniques used in both secular and Christian education for the purpose of helping the school age child develop spiritually. Special attention will be given to the evaluation and development of effective biblically based curriculum for school age children in the church.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 4.00

Room : P 120A

This class is closed. Please contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisite : CERTO
Room : P 204

Spring 2013

Church and Family Ministries

Childhood Education

Students will be taught the importance of sharing the gospel with school-age children through the various educational programs of the church. The students will be taught the importance of using developmentally appropriate learning experiences and activities to enhance Bible knowledge and discipleship practices.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room :

Notes : This is a multi-media online class. The majority of our classes are in this format.

Parents are a child's first teachers. Attention will be given to equipping parents in a biblical approach to leading and preparing children for successful mastery of life skills and faith development. Students will take steps towards developing confidence in their ability to become godly parents and teachers of children.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 104

Prerequisite: CHDED 4313, 4323, 4243, 4213 Field Experience is an off campus opportunity to work with a children’s minister/minister of education/pastor in a local church setting. It is designed to give students the opportunity to apply classroom content/learning in a practical hands on church environment.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 2.00

Instructor Permission Required : Yes
Room : P 121

This class is closed. Please contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.

The student will study biblical passages in both the Old and New Testaments in order to develop an understanding of what parents should be teaching their children in the home in order to lay a spiritual foundation in their lives. Current research in the areas of family relationships and cultural trends will be explored in light of what the Bible teaches.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 4.00

Room : P 120

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisite : CERTO
Room : P 104

Using the life of Jesus and His ministry while on earth as a model, students will explore the world of children who do not live in two-parent families and have life's basic necessities provided for them. Existing ministries which provide relief, support and spiritual training will be studied and evaluated.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13
01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 4.00

Room :

Using the Bible as the authority for spiritual growth and respective disciplines, the student will explore recent research pertaining to the child, ages birth through eleven, in the following areas: social, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual development. Special attention will be given to how this research will be of help to the teachers in the church and to the Christian parent.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13
01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 4.00

Room :

Doctor of Philosophy - Em

Intensive reading in the discipline of the major field of study.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 2.00

Room :

Educational Ministries

This class is closed. Please contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.

The study and practice of personal worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on personal worship, and small group interaction and accountability.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13
01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 1.00

Room : P 207
CHAP 100